Missouri teacher resigns after using racial slur; student who recorded it suspended
A Missouri high school teacher who was videotaped repeatedly using a racial slur in class has resigned from the district, while the student who took the video finishes serving a school suspension.
USDA considers chocolate milk ban in school cafeterias
The USDA's proposed change is part of new guidelines for healthier school meals for kids.
Federal student loan repayments to restart, education secretary confirms
'We're preparing our borrowers to restart" federal student loan repayments, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says.
Biden gives commencement address at Howard University
Biden will also deliver the commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy on June 1.
Watch: Student attends college graduation ceremony while in labor
Kelsey Hudie was 38 weeks pregnant and in labor when she walked across the stage to receive her diploma at her college graduation ceremony.
What to know: US approved over $42 billion in loan forgiveness for public service workers
The U.S. has approved more than $42 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness for more than 615,000 borrowers over the past 18 months.
14-year-old teen genius and business owner graduates with bachelor’s: ‘It was pretty easy’
Mike Wimmer, 14, who is also a member of MENSA, decided to pursue his bachelor’s to be taken more seriously.
More states pushing for teacher pay increases, bonuses
Twenty-six governors are said to be talking about boosting teacher compensation. But is the pay push in this beleaguered profession too late?
Oprah gives commencement speech at alma mater Tennessee State University
Oprah Winfrey delighted graduates at her alma mater Tennessee State University on Saturday, telling the story of how she fell one credit short of graduating as she launched the media career that would make her a household name.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2023: Freebies and deals offered for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is the annual time teachers get the extra credit they deserve year round.
Louisiana teen awarded over $10 million in scholarships, makes final college decision
Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.
Sheriff: Indiana teacher stalked teen student, sent nearly 600 text messages
Paige Simon, 28, is also accused of inappropriately touching her student and using sexually explicit material.
Man charged in Harvard bomb threats, Bitcoin extortion scheme
A man is accused of phoning in bomb threats to Harvard University and demanding a large amount of Bitcoin in return, federal prosecutors said.
History, civics scores for US students declined amid pandemic
According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.
Watch: Surprised principal darts after bear pops out of school dumpster
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
Community college transfers derail students: 'Waste of time'
Every year, hundreds of thousands of students start at community colleges hoping to transfer to a university later. It’s advertised as a cheaper path to a bachelor’s degree. Yet the reality is rarely that simple.
Restart of federal student loan payments may be around the corner
The student loan payment freeze dates to early 2020.
Principal, forced to resign after showing David statue photo, visits Florence masterpiece
A former Florida school principal who was forced to resign after students were shown an image of Michelangelo’s iconic statue of a nude David has viewed the masterpiece in person.
Louisiana senior, 16, awarded more than $9 million in scholarships
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.
Nearly 1,500 books were banned in first half of school year: Report
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.