Hegseth’s visit to U.S. base in Germany met with student walkout
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/02/11/hegseth-dei-protests-germany/

Seventh grader arrested after threatening teacher he would 'go get a gun': Police arrested a middle school student this week after he told his teacher that he ...
newschannel5.com/news/seventh-grader-arrested-after-threatening-teacher-he-would-go-get-a-gun

How one school is making changes to combat pandemic losses in math and reading: While nationwide scores are still below pre-pandemic levels, some local districts ...
cbsnews.com/news/kramer-middle-school-washington-math-and-reading-scores-covid/

Math and reading test scores are still down, except in schools like these: The average American student remains half a grade level behind pre-pandemic levels of ...
apnews.com/article/math-reading-school-district-test-scores-f110ef05fb62f673530f44b120863bec

My Husband Swears His Disgusting Bathroom Habit Is Perfectly Normal. Not a Chance.
slate.com/advice/2025/02/marriage-advice-bathroom-habit-family.html

Nearly 5 years after schools closed, the nation gets a new report card: There's some good news in math, mostly bad news in reading and lots of questions about ...
npr.org/2025/01/29/nx-s1-5270880/math-reading-covid-naep

Quick Glance: Students' Academic Decline Persists Post-Pandemic
- The latest national exam results indicate that U.S. children are falling further behind in reading and making minimal progress in math, continuing the trend from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Increasing inequality between high-performing and low-performing students is particularly concerning, with the top 10% improving while the bottom 10% decline.
- Despite some positive outcomes in states like Louisiana and Alabama, the overall results are deemed 'heartbreaking' and highlight a failing education system.
- Improvements in several urban school districts are attributed to targeted academic recovery efforts funded by federal pandemic relief.
‘Students will benefit from fewer distractions in the classroom’: Pinterest CEO supports phone-free schools
fastcompany.com/91266224/students-will-benefit-from-fewer-distractions-in-the-classroom-pinterest-ceo-supports-phone-free-schools

Nashville police arrest 6 students accused of making school threats : The Metro Nashville Police Department has arrested six students in the last two days for ...
newschannel5.com/news/nashville-police-arrest-6-students-accused-of-making-school-threats

12-year-old boy dead after falling through ice in New York. 11-year-old left in critical condition after trying to save him
cnn.com/2024/12/10/us/middle-school-students-ice-fall-new-york/

Douglas County school board approves AP African American studies course: The Douglas County school board unanimously approved a new Advanced Placement course on ...
denverpost.com/2024/12/11/douglas-county-schools-ap-african-american-studies-course/

Albany girl, 11, dies after trying to help friend who fell through ice: An 11-year-old girl who tried to save a boy after he fell through ice at a lake in Albany ...
nydailynews.com/2024/12/11/albany-girl-dies-helped-boy-fell-ice-washington-park-lake/

HISD board discusses Superintendent constraints for magnet programs: HISD board specifies what constitutes a 'significant change' to a magnet school by student ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/hisd/article/magnet-program-superintendent-constraint-19972268.php

Thirty street artists painted murals on the walls of this Miami school during Art Week
miamiherald.com/entertainment/visual-arts/article296627449.html

Tributes paid to headmaster who had ‘time for every single pupil’: Hundreds of people have paid tribute to a Wakefield headmaster who died recently.
wakefieldexpress.co.uk/education/tributes-paid-to-headmaster-who-had-time-for-every-single-pupil-4904612

Longtime Santa Rosa Middle School employee celebrated by colleagues while recovering from being hit by a truck
pressdemocrat.com/article/news/santa-rosa-middle-school-angel-sanchez/

Douglas County school board weighs addition of AP African American studies course
denverpost.com/2024/12/10/douglas-county-schools-ap-african-american-studies/

San Antonio's NEISD may close schools as enrollment shrinks: The North East Independent School District board is considering a plan to close three schools to ...
expressnews.com/news/education/article/neisd-school-closings-19970477.php

Mom of Cy-Fair ISD teen seeks answers after son's death: A grieving mom is still searching for answers about her son's death while at a Thornton Middle School ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/xavier-thompson-cy-fair-isd-19969499.php

A Milby High School student was killed by a train on Monday near campus. It’s on Houston leaders to demand safety, from Union Pacific to Houston ISD to federal ... Show more
A boy died going to school. Time to put safety before rail industry.
A boy died going to school. Time to put safety before rail industry.

Baton Rouge school official accused of impersonating police is fired, formally charged
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/fired-baton-rouge-school-official-defends-himself-in-court/article_62ff4d38-b1ca-11ef-9fd0-23ef51012bfd.html

Lexington Tradition Middle School is getting a new name. Here’s just one vote. | Opinion
kentucky.com/opinion/linda-blackford/article296806394.html

Signage in place at former Hexham Middle School for housing: New signage is in place after an outline planning application was submitted for a former middle ...
hexham-courant.co.uk/news/24777023.signage-place-former-hexham-middle-school-housing/

How HISD aims to get students on grade-level in its classrooms: HISD's curriculum design department utilizes student engagement strategies and 'scaffolding' to ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/hisd/article/hisd-classroom-strategies-students-19962973.php

The Hexham Courant's headlines in Tyne Valley 150 years ago: We looked through our archives to find out what made headline news in the Tyne Valley up to 150 ...
hexham-courant.co.uk/news/24755783.hexham-courants-headlines-tyne-valley-150-years-ago/

Which HISD schools saw most school choice applications in 2024: What were Houston ISD's most popular magnet schools during the first phase of the K-12 2024-25 ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/hisd/article/hisd-school-choice-most-popular-19957526.php

Boy, 15, is second Chief Sealth student killed by gunfire this year: A 15-year-old Chief Sealth International High School student died hours after being shot in ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/boy-15-is-second-chief-sealth-student-killed-by-gunfire-this-year/

Williams: Who's got next? The 'Y-Guys' move from buckets to assisting youth: For decades, the Y-Guys — some of them former high school and college stars ...
richmond.com/opinion/columnists/williams-y-guys-downtown-ymca-richmond-hoops-helping-youth/article_45b73c7e-b371-11ef-af38-3f32ebb463bb.html

Driver who died after central Pa. crash ID’d as former middle school principal: The Gettysburg man died Dec. 3, two weeks after the four-vehicle accident on ...
pennlive.com/news/2024/12/victim-of-november-fatal-crash-identified-as-former-middle-school-principal.html

Fort Worth youth theater group is going to honor a Kwanzaa in a special way. Here’s how
star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article296696524.html

East Central students hone STEM skills as they build electric race car: The Electrathon club goes beyond standard classroom learning and gives students a window ...
expressnews.com/news/article/east-central-electric-cars-competition-19946812.php

Multiple families opt out of Warwick parish primary school: The Year 8 group at one of the island’s first two parish primary schools has a mere five students ...
royalgazette.com/education/news/article/20241206/multiple-families-opt-out-of-warwick-parish-primary-school/

A California art teacher died from rabies after an encounter with a bat in her classroom
cnn.com/2024/12/03/health/rabies-death-california-art-teacher-bat/

Quick Glance: California Teacher Dies from Bat Bite in Classroom
- A teacher in Central California died last month after being bitten by a bat in her classroom that likely had rabies.
- Following Leah Seneng's death on November 22, public health officials are warning about the dangers of bats, the leading source of human rabies in the U.S.
- Seneng, 60, found the bat in mid-October and was bitten while attempting to remove it from the classroom.
- The school district described Seneng as a dedicated educator and emphasized the importance of educating the community about the risks of contact with wild animals.
California Teacher Dies of Rabies After Being Bitten by Bat in Her Classroom: California art teacher Leah Seneng has died of rabies after trying to save a bat ...
vice.com/en/article/california-teacher-dies-of-rabies-after-being-bitten-by-bat-in-her-classroom/

Judson ISD proposes elementary school closure, program changes: The Judson ISD board will vote next month on a recommendation to close Coronado Village ...
expressnews.com/news/education/article/judson-isd-proposes-elementary-school-closure-19936514.php

Nailing it! Students build skills and confidence in construction class: A construction program at Elkins Pointe Middle School is one of 20 such programs in ...
ajc.com/education/nailing-it-students-build-skills-and-confidence-in-construction-class/P3JYN4UTRRFFHG6ED2VYUDV64E/

How some Dublin middle schoolers celebrated Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday: Students at Grizzell Middle School in Dublin celebrated Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday ...
dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/10/01/jimmy-carter-birthday-dublin-middle-school-students-celebrate-ohio/75467183007/

Quick Glance: Jimmy Carter Celebrates 100th Birthday Milestone
- Jimmy Carter, the first US president to turn 100, is celebrating his birthday on Tuesday.
- In honor of his milestone, various celebrations are taking place, including the construction of 30 homes by Habitat for Humanity.
- A star-studded concert in Atlanta raised over $1.2 million to celebrate his life and achievements.
- Carter, who has been in hospice care for 19 months, has highlighted the benefits of hospice care in recent months.
Another student arrested in Nashville for making a school threat: A middle school student is under arrest Wednesday after making a threat against a Nashville ...
newschannel5.com/news/another-student-arrested-in-nashville-for-making-a-school-threat

Bomb threats force second consecutive day of school closures in Springfield, Ohio
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/bomb-threats-force-second-consecutive-day-school-closures-springfield-rcna171043

Quick Glance: DeWine Defends Haitian Immigrants Against False Claims
- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine condemned Donald Trump's unfounded claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield as 'garbage'.
- DeWine praised Haitians as hardworking individuals contributing positively to the community and warned against hate groups marching against them.
- He emphasized that many Haitians arrived legally as refugees and have bolstered the state's economy.
- While reaffirming his support for Trump, DeWine stated that discussions surrounding misinformation about Haitians should come to an end.
Cell phone bans and a focus on attendance: What’s in store for Minnesota students this year
startribune.com/cell-phone-bans-and-a-focus-on-attendance-here-is-whats-in-store-for-minnesota-students-this-year/601137088

Schools are putting vape detectors in bathrooms -- paid for by Juul: Some districts are using money from a $1.7 billion legal settlement against e-cigarette ...
npr.org/2024/09/12/nx-s1-5090006/vape-detectors-schools-ecigarettes-juul

New Disturbing Details Revealed About Colt Gray's Troubled Life: Suspected Apapache High School shooter Colt Gray, 14, alleglly had a Discord username referring ...
newsweek.com/colt-gray-life-apalachee-high-school-georgia-shooting-1949546

Youth football safety debate rekindled by same-day deaths of 2 players: The recent same-day deaths of two young football players have rekindled a debate about ...
apnews.com/article/football-deaths-safety-3664f801aaa2ca84ebd9338d0279f800

Quick Glance: Clemson Still in the Playoff Race
- Clemson is closer to the College Football Playoffs than expected, despite a heavy loss to Georgia.
- The team displayed strong defensive performance in the first half and has potential for success in the ACC.
- Quarterback Cade Klubnik needs to improve to help Clemson achieve a successful season and possibly make the playoffs.
- Notre Dame's performance, particularly from quarterback Riley Leonard, enhances the team's chances of having a standout season.
West Virginian eighth-grader dies after sustaining head injury in football practice
nytimes.com/athletic/5727144/2024/08/27/west-virginia-youth-football-head-injury-death/

At least 7 middle and high school football players have died in August: Similar tragedies have occurred repeatedly in several states this month ...
npr.org/2024/08/28/nx-s1-5091883/middle-high-school-football-players-deaths-august

West Virginia middle school student dies after sustaining injury during football practice
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/08/26/west-virginia-eighth-grader-cohen-craddock-football-death/74960312007/

A modernized Mesa View Middle School welcomes Ocean View district students for first day of school
ocregister.com/2024/08/28/a-modernized-mesa-view-middle-school-welcomes-ocean-view-district-students-for-first-day-of-school/

West Virginia 8th grader dies from injuries sustained during football practice: An eighth grader in West Virginia died Saturday due to football practice injuries ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/west-virginia-8th-grader-dies-injuries-sustained-football-practice-rcna168365

Perry students return to school on Friday. Here's what's new for the 2024-25 school year:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/perry/2024/08/22/perry-community-school-district-2024-2025-school-year-first-day-of-school/74880647007/

Man arrested, charged with stealing 26 pairs of shoes from Penny Hardaway's home in Memphis
cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/man-arrested-charged-with-stealing-26-pairs-of-shoes-from-penny-hardaways-home-in-memphis/

Tim Walz made an impression in China, students and teachers say: Vice President Harris’ running mate has lived in China and traveled there many times ...
npr.org/2024/08/19/nx-s1-5081407/tim-walz-china-study-abroad

Mother arrested in Texas after baby dies in hot car: At least 24 children have died in hot cars across the U.S. this year.
abcnews.go.com/US/mother-arrested-texas-after-baby-dies-hot-car/story

OPS superintendent says district is 'making progress' in improving issues as year begins
omaha.com/news/local/education/ops-superintendent-says-district-is-making-progress-in-improving-issues-as-year-begins/article_8236c4e8-58b9-11ef-a328-a7733688d686.html

Mom accidentally hits 12-year-old daughter with car at school drop-off: Officials
abcnews.go.com/US/mom-accidentally-hits-12-year-daughter-car-school/story

First-day tragedy: Student, struck by mom's car in drop-off line, in critical condition
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/08/13/mom-hits-daughter-with-car-sarasota-florida/74778353007/

Texas school banned all-black outfits for 'mental health': Administrators at a middle school say black is associated with poor mental health among students.
bbc.com/news/articles/ce38w9e41vwo

'I want to squeeze my family.' Granger native Sarah Hidlebrandt basks in Olympic gold
southbendtribune.com/story/sports/olympics/2024/08/07/granger-indiana-native-sarah-hildebrandt-captured-gold-medal-2024-paris-olympic-wrestling-final/74701622007/

Debby live updates: Flash flooding, tornadoes target DC, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast: Debby will exit the Northeast on Saturday.
abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/hurricane-debby-path-tracker/

Rejecting AP African American Studies is a step backward for Georgia: This is part of a broader goal to dismantle access to African American history in the ...
ajc.com/opinion/opinion-rejecting-ap-african-american-studies-is-a-step-backward-for-georgia/KFO3XEYXUBBH5LHAV6ZXABQACY/

(Updated) Back-to-school countdown: Free supplies, fun activities & donation drives in South Florida
sun-sentinel.com/2024/07/19/back-to-school-countdown-free-supplies-fun-activities-donation-drives-in-south-florida/

Cow Valley fire quadruples in size, is visible from Vale: The fire in Malheur County has grown to 81,000 acres.
oregonlive.com/wildfires/2024/07/cow-valley-fire-continues-to-grow-is-visible-from-vale.html

Students Target Teachers in Group TikTok Attack, Shaking Their School: Seventh and eighth graders in Malvern, Pa., impersonating their teachers posted ...
nytimes.com/2024/07/06/technology/tiktok-fake-teachers-pennsylvania.html

‘I’ve waited a long time for this’: woman earns Stanford master’s degree at 105: Virginia Hislop left school to care for her family during the second world war; ...
theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/19/ive-waited-a-long-time-for-this-woman-earns-stanford-masters-degree-at-105

Quick Glance: 105-Year-Old Woman Completes Stanford Master's Degree
- Virginia Hislop took 83 years to obtain her master’s degree from Stanford University and graduated at the age of 105.
- Upon walking across the stage on Sunday to receive her diploma, she exclaimed, 'My goodness, I’ve waited a long time for this.' She was cheered on by her family, grandchildren, and the 2024 graduating class.
- Daniel Schwartz, the dean of Stanford’s Graduate School of Education, recalled worrying he would tear up as he introduced Hislop to the stage.
- Hislop had to end her time at Stanford early in 1941 when her fiance, George, was called to serve in the second world war. Due to these circumstances, she was unable to complete her thesis and had to put her degree on hold temporarily.
Frankford High students to come back in 2025 after a $20 million refresh: Gutting or knocking down and building anew were rejected as "prohibitively ...
inquirer.com/education/frankford-high-school-reopening-asbestos-20240612.html

Michigan middle school coach allegedly choked student with shirt in incident caught on surveillance video
abcnews.go.com/US/ypsilanti-michigan-middle-school-coach-alleged-assault-video/story

Janitor steals hearts with incredible Golden Buzzer ‘America’s Got Talent’ performance
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article288875872.html

Quick Glance: Impressive Golden Buzzer Performance Captivates Hearts on 'America's Got Talent'
- Richard Goodall was a janitor for 23 years, now he’s Simon Cowell’s 'hero.'
- On May 28, Richard Goodall embodied the spirit of the song 'Don't Stop Believin' with his vocal performance for the 'America’s Got Talent' judges.
- The power of his voice enthralled the entire audience and got them on their feet.
- Heidi Klum pressed the Golden Buzzer after Goodall overwhelmed her with his performance.
RPS marks renaming of George Wythe as Richmond High School for the Arts: The school formerly known as George Wythe High School on Friday celebrated its new name: ...
richmond.com/news/local/education/richmond-george-wythe-richmond-high-school-for-the-arts-kamras/article_f5e52e18-19e2-11ef-b877-2f42d1f365ef.html

Alligator missing for 10 days found alive in Kansas City’s Northland. What’s next for it?
kansascity.com/news/local/article288971135.html

California weighs rules for school phys-ed during extreme weather: California lawmaker Melissa Hurtado wants the state to craft guidelines for how and when ...
sfchronicle.com/health/article/california-weighs-rules-school-phys-ed-extreme-19470552.php

Mother mauled to death by pack of dogs and children injured in rural Georgia: Courtney Williams and her children were waiting at a bus stop near Georgia middle ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/courtney-williams-dog-attack-georgia-b2543770.html

Alabama middle school principal arrested and charged in 2013 cold-case murder in Georgia
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/alabama-middle-school-principal-arrested-charged-2013-cold-case-murder-rcna152229

Wisconsin eighth grader takes the wheel of his school bus after driver loses consciousness
cnn.com/2024/05/05/us/wisconsin-school-bus-students-saved/

Quick Glance: Wisconsin eighth grader takes control of school bus after driver's loss of consciousness
- Eighth grader Acie Holland III of Wisconsin took charge of his school bus after the driver lost consciousness.
- Holland quickly reacted, safely stopped the bus, and contacted emergency services and his grandmother, a nurse assistant.
- The community expressed immense gratitude and pride for Holland, commending his swift actions and leadership.
- Holland's experience has boosted his self-assurance and he is grateful for the recognition he has received for ensuring everyone's safety.
Education board in Virginia votes to restore schools' Confederate names: The education board for Shenandoah County, Virginia, voted early on Friday to restore ...
reuters.com/world/us/education-board-virginia-votes-restore-schools-confederate-names-2024-05-10/

Quick Glance: Virginia Schools Revert to Confederate Names
- After a lengthy meeting, the Shenandoah County school board decided to restore the names of three Confederate officers to schools in the district.
- The school board's decision reversed one made four years ago when nationwide calls for racial reconciliation following George Floyd's death led to the renaming of the schools.
- The previously renamed schools will now bear the names of Confederate officers, sparking controversy and community discussions.
- Researchers at the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, Ala., confirm that the district is the first in the U.S. to reinstate Confederate names at schools that were removed post-2020.
Baton Rouge teacher wins fellowship, travels to the British Isles with National Geographic.
theadvocate.com/louisiana_inspired/baton-rouge-teacher-wins-educational-cruise-of-british-isles/article_6f58a094-cf51-5c21-936b-b33e26c0903f.html

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