US rule would bar full ban on transgender student athletes but will allow exceptions

A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain exceptions to promote fairness or reduce injuries.

'Nothing is impossible': 4-year-old becomes world’s youngest author

The 4-year-old boy was inspired by his 8-year-old sister who became the world’s youngest female author to publish a bilingual book series earlier this month.

HBCU alumna becomes first black woman to join neurosurgery residency at Vanderbilt
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Women joining the medical field have steadily increased over the last decade and one women is making history. Tamia Potter is a current medical student at Case Western University and became Vanderbilt's first Black woman resident in their Neurosurgery program. Her reaction to getting picked on National Match Day went viral on social media. LiveNOW from FOX producer Tania Sims had the opportunity to speak to Potter about her historic accomplishment and her reaction to going viral.

Nashville Covenant shooting highlights security at private schools

Around the U.S., private schools generally do not face as many requirements as public schools for developing security plans.

Florida principal resigns after complaints on 'David' statue nudity

A Florida charter school principal has been forced to resign after a parent complained sixth graders were exposed to pornography during a lesson on Renaissance art that included Michelangelo’s “David" sculpture.

House GOP passes Parents' Bill of Rights Act in clash over schools

The bill would give parents greater oversight of what is taught in public schools. Critics say it is a burdensome proposal that would fuel a far-right movement that has resulted in book bans.

Library association releases report on record book ban attempts in 2022

The report says more than 1,200 book challenges were recorded by the association last year, nearly double the then-record total from 2021.

All LAUSD schools closed as thousands of employees continue 3-day strike

Los Angeles Unifed campuses will be closed Tuesday and likely through Thursday as service workers begin a planned strike -- leaving more than 400,000 students without classes.

2023 best places to live in the US based on affordability, schools

Niche has compiled data on the best places to live based on affordable housing, access to schools and millions of resident reviews.

Tom Hanks to speak at Harvard's 2023 commencement

Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia" in 1993 and “Forrest Gump" the following year.

Lunchables with 'specialized recipe' headed to US school lunch programs

The two Lunchables products headed to schools – Turkey and Cheddar and Extra Cheesy Pizza – have more protein and whole grains and reduced saturated fat and sodium.

More Americans skipping college and turning to jobs that don't require degrees

Americans who came of age during the pandemic are skipping college in large numbers. Many have rejected traditional college paths, turning instead to hourly jobs or careers that don’t require a degree.

SoFi Bank files lawsuit to stop Biden's student loan payment pause

In a federal lawsuit filed Friday in Washington, SoFi Bank N.A. asked a federal judge to overturn President Joe Biden’s latest extension of the payment pause.