Takeaways from AP's report on churches starting schools in voucher states
Some churches are launching new Christian schools on their campuses, seeking to give parents more education options that align with religious values.
Porn-making former University of Wisconsin campus leader argues for keeping his teaching job
A closely watched First Amendment rights case in Wisconsin involves a former campus chancellor who was fired after making pornographic videos with his wife.
Marion County school board considers spending millions to replace some schools, sell others
Marion County school board members are discussing which schools need help the most as they look ahead to the November election where voters could help fund those projects.
Pennsylvania state senator sues critics of his book about WWI hero Sgt. York
A Pennsylvania state senator and former Republican gubernatorial candidate whose support for Donald Trump drew him to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 is suing a Canadian university and nearly two dozen academics.
Days after posting mugshot of a boy accused of school threat, sheriff puts video of 2 teens online
Communities nationwide are being battered by a wave of school shooting threats, with emergency notifications and group chat messages sparking parentsโ fears their childโs school could be the next Parkland or Uvalde.
New program will help inmates earn high school diplomas with tablets
A top supplier of digital devices for U.S. prisons is launching a new program to help incarcerated individuals earn a high school diploma by using the companyโs tablets.
After shooting at Georgia high school, students will return next week for half-days
Students at Apalachee High School outside Atlanta will return to campus for half-days beginning next week.
Tough treatment and good memories mix at newest national site dedicated to Latinos
An adobe-style Texas building educated Mexican and Mexican-American children in classrooms that alumni call barracks.
Former Uvalde schools police chief makes first court appearance since indictment
The former schools police chief in Uvalde, Texas, made his first court appearance on criminal charges that accuse him of failing to take sufficient action during the Robb Elementary School shooting in 2022.
Georgia official seeks more school safety money after Apalachee High shooting
Georgiaโs state school superintendent says he wants the state to spend more money to guarantee security officers and wearable panic alert buttons after a school shooting killed four at Apalachee High School outside Atlanta.
911 calls overwhelmed operators after shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School
Records released Friday show a Georgia countyโs emergency call center was overwhelmed by calls on Sept. 4 about a school shooting at Apalachee High School.
Central Florida school districts address safety amid threats, rumors, weapons on campus
With students at Central Florida public schools now about a month into their classes, a fair shake of primary and secondary campuses in our coverage area have already experienced some form of disruption in response to perceived threats.
Report says former University of Florida president Ben Sasse spent $1.3 million on social events
A new report says former University of Florida president Ben Sasse spent over $1.3 million on private catering for lavish dinners, football tailgates and extravagant social functions.
A tech company hired a top NYC official's brother. A private meeting and $1.4M in contracts followed
A consulting firm run by the brother of two top New York City officials is facing federal scrutiny over his work on behalf of companies that were seeking city contracts.
โStop doing it:โ 2 Volusia students arrested after school threats were posted to social media
A 13-year-old and a 14-year-old were arrested in Volusia County, accused of posting threats on TikTok and Instagram to commit a shooting at their school, the latest in a string of online threats and rumors across Central Florida in the last few days.
Measure to repeal Nebraskaโs private school funding law should appear on the ballot, court rules
The Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled that a measure seeking to repeal a new conservative-backed law providing taxpayer money for private school tuition should appear on the state's November ballot.
Melbourne High School to become 1st in Brevard district to test new metal detectors
Melbourne High School will be the first public school in Brevard County to test out new metal detectors for students.
As Seminole County deals with school threats, calls grow for more involvement from parents
An increase in social media rumors about school threats has Seminole County officials urging parents to talk to their kids about the consequences of making threatening remarks in the wake of a school shooting last week in Georgia.
Florida school district must restore books with LGBTQ+ content under settlement
A school district in northeast Florida must put back in libraries three dozen books as part of a settlement with students and parents.
The Amazon's Ashaninka tribe restored their territory. Now they aim to change the region
The Ashaninka of the Amonia River, inhabitants of the western Amazon, reclaimed their land from cattle ranchers 30 years ago.
Early childhood development nonprofit Brilliant Detroit set to expand nationally
Brilliant Detroit, the early childhood education nonprofit that supports children in underserved communities โfrom belly to 8,โ plans to expand its unique neighborhood-based holistic model beyond The Motor City.
North Carolina's public universities cut 59 positions as part of a massive DEI overhaul this summer
Newly released reports from North Carolina's public university system to prove compliance with a new systemwide diversity policy show several DEI position cuts and reassignments were made.
Harvard reports slight decline in Black students in wake of affirmative action ruling
There was a slight decline in the numbers of Black students in Harvard University's freshman class, which follows a Supreme Court ruling which struck down affirmative action in higher education.
US consumer watchdog finds that school lunch fees are taking a toll on parents
The U.S. consumer watchdog has found that low-income families typically pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically.
โThe needs of our business:โ Disney Aspire tuition program cuts off masterโs enrollment, sets date for funding caps
Disney Aspire, a tuition program credited by many cast members as a reason why they began working for Disney in the first place, has cut off new applications to its masterโs degree programs and plans to institute funding caps before yearโs end.
Most students in a Georgia district return to class nearly a week after a school shooting
Many students in Georgiaโs Barrow County headed back to class six days after a school shooting killed two teachers and two students at Apalachee High School northeast of Atlanta.
Trump said fixing child care would not be very expensive. Here are price tags for other proposals
Asked recently how he would bring down the high cost of child care, former President Donald Trump said doing so would be relatively โnot very expensiveโ โ at least, not compared with revenue from tax hikes he would impose on foreign goods.
A former NYC school food chief is sentenced to 2 years in a tainted chicken bribery case
The former head of food services for New York City public schools has been sentenced to two years in prison for a bribery scandal that resulted in children being served chicken tenders contaminated with metal and bone.
A remote tribe is reeling from widespread illness and cancer. What role did the US government play?
The remote Duck Valley reservation that straddles Nevada and Idaho has battled toxic contaminants on its land for decades.
Georgia school shooting highlights fears about classroom cellphone bans
The shooting at a Georgia high school has highlighted concerns raised about a growing effort to ban or restrict cellphones in the classroom.
Walz touts Democratic record of defending LGBTQ+ rights, says Harris will advance cause if elected
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz touted Vice President Kamala Harrisโ record of defending LGBTQ+ rights, pledging to a supportive crowd that she will advance their cause if elected president.
US higher education advocates welcome federal support for Hispanic-serving institutions
Federal education advocates say colleges and universities that serve higher than average Hispanic student populations are vital to the goals of educational equality and economic opportunities.
As US colleges raise the stakes for protests, activists are weighing new strategies
The stakes have gone up for students protesting the war in Gaza as U.S. colleges roll out new security measures and protest guidelines this fall in hopes of avoiding disruptions like last springโs pro-Palestinian demonstrations, which led to some 3,200 arrests.
Inside the Georgia high school where a sleepy morning was pierced by gunfire
It was the middle of second period at Apalachee High School in near Winder, Georgia, and the boy who few knew slipped out of his algebra class in J Hall again.
Maine law thwarts impact of school choice decision, lawsuit says
A Christian school at the center of a Supreme Court decision that requires Maine to include religious schools in a state tuition program is challenging a state antidiscrimination law.
Donald Trump's youngest son has enrolled at New York University
Former President Donald Trumpโs youngest son, Barron Trump, has begun his first year of college this week at New York University, his father said Wednesday.
4 Las Vegas teens plead guilty in classmate's deadly beating as part of plea deal
Four Las Vegas teenagers have pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the fatal beating of their high school classmate.
As Columbia resumes classes, student activists vow to carry on with protests against Israel
Columbia University resumed classes with students sunbathing and eating ice cream on the lawn that was home to a pro-Palestinian encampment last spring.
Flagler County schools to discuss required heart screenings for student-athletes. Here are the 4 options
The Flagler County School Board is set to decide on a set of rules that could require cardiovascular screenings for student-athletes.
Christa McAuliffe, still pioneering, is first woman with a statue on New Hampshire capitol grounds
Christa McAuliffe is still a pioneer, decades after she was picked to become Americaโs first teacher in space.
Moms for Liberty fully embraces Trump and widens role in national politics as election nears
This weekendโs gathering of Moms for Liberty has showcased how the group has moved toward fully embracing Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his political messaging as Novemberโs election draws closer.
Which skin care products should young girls use? Dermatologists recommend this simple routine
Girls are bombarded on social media with advice from influencers touting elaborate skin care routines with high-priced serums, mists and creams.
Young girls are using anti-aging products they see on social media. The harm is more than skin deep
Young girls are buying up anti-aging products they see promoted on social media, with harmful effects for their skin โ and their mental health.
A measure to repeal a private school tuition funding law in Nebraska will make the November ballot
Nebraska's top election official says organizers have collected enough signatures to ask voters to repeal a new law that uses taxpayer money to fund private school tuition.
Swamp full of knowledge: UF unveils Jimmy Buffett music course
If the point of going to college is to acquire yourself a little knowledge, the University of Florida in Gainesville (and a long way from Bourbon Street) has the course for you.
Why Black students are still disciplined at higher rates: Takeaways from AP's report
Racial disparities in how schools discipline students received new attention at the outset of a national reckoning with racial injustice, but the results of reform efforts have been slow to materialize.
Trump questions acceptance of transgender people as he courts his base at Moms for Liberty gathering
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is lamenting the growing acceptance of transgender Americans.
Black students are still kicked out of school at higher rates despite reforms
In the decade since Black Lives Matter, a spotlight has shined on inequity in education outcomes and, in particular, how exclusionary discipline disproportionately affects Black children.
After diversity pushback, some faculty feel left in dark at North Carolina's flagship university
Several programs of diversity, equity and inclusion are at risk of elimination at North Carolina's flagship university after the University of North Carolina Board of Governors voted to scrap a previous diversity policy in May and replace it with a new one.
Botched college financial aid form snarls students' enrollment plans
After a long summer of technical glitches, most of Americaโs prospective college students finally applied for federal financial aid โ an annual process upended by a redesign-gone-bad.
Supreme Court rebuffs Biden administration plea to restore multibillion-dollar student debt plan
The Supreme Court is keeping on hold the latest multibillion-dollar student debt relief plan from the Biden administration, while multiple lawsuits make their way through lower courts.
Doctor explains what to look for if a student athlete has a concussion
When it comes to playing sports, besides competition to win, there are so many pros from team building to character development and fitness, but the glory doesn't come without some sacrifice.
Ukraine's children should see themselves as 'generation of winners' not war victims, first lady says
Ukraineโs first lady wants her countryโs children to view themselves not as a generation enduring a grinding war but rather as โa generation of winners.โ.
5 Ocala high school students detained for fight that injured principal
Five students at an Ocala area high school were detained Monday for a fight where a principal got hurt. The fight happened at West Port High School on SW 80th Avenue in Ocala.
Judge extends temporary order for transgender New Hampshire girl to play soccer, hears arguments
A federal judge has extended a temporary order for a transgender girl to play soccer for her high school team while considering arguments for a longer-term order and a possible trial as the teen and another student challenge a New Hampshire ban.
Schools are competing with cellphones. Here's how they think they could win
Students are struggling to stay engaged in class at a time of poor mental health, shortened attention spans, reduced attendance and worsening grades.
Oklahoma teachers were told to use the Bible. There's resistance from schools as students return
Oklahomaโs Bixby school district has lots to show off for a fast-growing Tulsa suburb, including a state-of-the-art new high school and plans for a $12 million upgrade to its football complex.
Sudden fame for Tim Walz's son focuses attention on challenges of people with learning disabilities
An unexpected highlight of the Democratic National Convention on Night Three was an outburst of pride from the son of vice presidential candidate Tim Walz.
Donations help News 6, A Gift For Teaching fetch $600,000 in school supplies for teachers, students
Thousands of students in Central Florida are back in school but many are still in need of school supplies.
School choice and a history of segregation collide as one Florida county shutters its rural schools
Tens of thousands of students have left Floridaโs public schools in recent years amid an explosive growth in school choice.
5 Central Florida school board races go to November runoffs
Eight candidates will take seats on county school boards across Central Florida after winning their races outright. However, voters will get to choose candidates in five runoff races after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote.
Flagler County Sheriffโs Office, FBI join forces to educate parents about internet dangers
Deputies with the Flagler County Sheriffโs Office and the FBI are set to hold a meeting Wednesday to help parents and guardians on how to keep their children safe from the internet.
University of Kentucky to disband diversity office after GOP lawmakers pushed anti-DEI legislation
The University of Kentucky's president says the school will disband its office promoting diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
โHitting kids should never be allowedโ: Illinois bans corporal punishment in all schools
Illinois will soon become just the fifth state in the nation to prohibit corporal punishment in all schools.
Volusia sheriff asks parents, community to volunteer, be part of school safety solution
The Volusia Sheriff is asking parents and residents to hit the crosswalks and get involved to keep students safe. Itโs for a new School Traffic Safety volunteer program.
Make eye exams part of the back-to-school checklist. Your kids and their teachers will thank you
Now that itโs back-to-school season, parents should add one more crucial item to the checklist.
Discarded gender and diversity books trigger a new culture clash at a Florida college
A tiny Florida college is once again at the center of the state's culture wars after a dumpster left the campus library filled with hundreds of books.
Supreme Court keeps new rules about sex discrimination in education on hold in half the country
The Supreme Court has kept on hold in roughly half the country new regulations about sex discrimination in education, rejecting a Biden administration request.
Ex-University of Florida president gave former Senate staffers large raises, report finds
Spending by recently resigned University of Florida President Ben Sasse is coming under scrutiny after the student-run newspaper found that he gave high-paying jobs to former members of his U.S. Senate staff and Republican allies.
Biden administration hikes pay for Head Start teachers to address workforce shortage
The Biden administration is hiking pay for educators in the early childhood program Head Start as part of an effort to retain current employees and attract new ones in the midst of a workforce shortage.
A look at college presidents who have resigned under pressure over their handling of Gaza protests
Protests against the war in Gaza have put intense pressure on U.S. college leaders, who are charged with bridging bitter campus divides while balancing free speech rights with concern for safety on campus.
US colleges revise rules on free speech in hopes of containing anti-war demonstrations
As students return to college campuses across the United States, administrators are bracing for a resurgence in activism against the war in Gaza.
โWeโre prioritizing God in our classrooms:โ Central Florida school boards consider chaplains
School boards in Marion and Osceola counties are among the first in the state developing policies that, if approved, would allow faith-based chaplains to provide services on public school campuses.
A slain teacher loved attending summer camp. His mom is working to give kids the same opportunity
The mom of a teacher murdered during the 2018 high school massacre in Parkland, Florida, is finishing another summer of sending kids to camp in her son's honor.
Columbia's president resigns after months of turmoil punctuated by clashes over Israel-Hamas war
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has resigned after a brief, tumultuous tenure.
โSlave masters, Hitler, Brevard Public Schools?โ Book ban opponents call out school board
A Brevard County school board meeting gets a little heated between board members and those who spoke out against the district's removal of books from libraries.