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Hero bus driver safely evacuates students from fire
A bus to Monticello Middle School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, caught fire and the driver swiftly evacuated all 15 students from the bus.ABC News - 6d -
Bangladesh student protesters form new party in political shake-up
Movement that led revolt against Sheikh Hasina seeks to challenge traditional duopolyFinancial Times - 6d -
Education Department removes access to certain student loan plan applications
The Education Department says it has temporarily taken down access to applications for income-driven repayment (IDR) student loan plans in response to a court order. “A federal Circuit Court of ...The Hill - 5d -
Men charged in 2023 murder of college student hit by stray bullet
Brianna Long, 21, was killed by a stray bullet as she was ending her shift at a bar called at The Pier, in Remerton, Georgia, authorities said.CBS News - 3d -
Student Loan Borrowers Blocked from Affordable Repayment Plans
The Education Department has pulled down all applications for borrowers seeking to enroll in income-driven repayment programs. Here’s what to know.The New York Times - 3d -
Senate Democrats block bill to ban transgender students in girls' sports
The House passed a similar Republican-led measure in January and President Trump signed an executive order on the issue last month.CBS News - 2d -
Students must learn to be more than mindless ‘machine-minders’
Generative AI is a tempting short-cut that can prevent those at university from gaining foundational skillsFinancial Times - 2d -
Chinese student found guilty in British court of drugging and raping 10 women
A London jury has found a Chinese PhD student guilty of drugging and raping 10 women in England and ChinaABC News - 23h -
Michigan teacher, students make blankets for organ donor families
A special education teacher at Huron High School gathered with students on Wednesday to make blankets for families of organ donors.CBS News - 15h -
Police in Louisiana Investigate Hazing Episode After University Student’s Death
Caleb Wilson, a junior at Southern University, died on Feb. 27. Unsanctioned fraternity activities may have caused his death, the university said.The New York Times - 12h -
As Trump Goes After Universities, Students Are Now on the Chopping Block
Uncertainty about how much money colleges and universities stand to lose has led some schools to reduce the number of doctoral students, in some cases reneging on offers.The New York Times - 4h -
Chinese student found guilty in British court of drugging and raping 10 women
A Chinese doctoral student was found guilty Wednesday in a London court of drugging and raping 10 women in England and China, as police warned there could be more than 50 other victims.NBC News - 3h -
Under Trump, D.C. Faces More Federal Control, Fewer Federal Workers
The Washington region is bracing for a shock to the local economy from President Trump and Elon Musk’s sweeping cuts to the government work force.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Case surge from fired federal workers jams federal board
A CBS News review of records of the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board shows it has experienced a surge in new cases amid the torrent of layoffs by the Trump administration.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
How to save the future of federal data
President Trump’s executive orders on diversity, climate, gender and perhaps more to come, could lead to major changes in how future data is collected and published.The Hill - 6d -
Inside Trump’s federal worker firings
President Trump’s widespread firings of federal employees has reached every level of government, but critics say his selection of whom to axe is hardly arbitrary. In just a few weeks on the job, ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump's AI safety cuts
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI safety institute faces cuts under Trump Potential cuts to the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) are ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Illinois gov. to back 'screen-free schools' and join trend to ban cellphones in class
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is planning to endorse a statewide ban on cellular devices in public schoolsABC News - Feb. 19 -
N.C. substitute teacher charged in ATV crash that killed 2 high school football players
A North Carolina substitute teacher has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the deaths of two teenage boys who died in an ATV crash last year, authorities announced.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Pennsylvania changes policy to follow Trump order on transgender athletes in high school sports
Pennsylvania’s governing body for high school sports has changed its policy that allowed transgender athletes to compete in prep athletics to follow President Donald Trump’s executive order.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Texas probes medical school's use of bodies without consent following NBC News investigation
The University of North Texas Health Science Center's failure to obtain permission before using corpses for research may have violated state law, authorities said.NBC News - Feb. 26 -
NHL union, Boston College announce program to help players go back to school and finish their degree
NHL players who want to complete their college degrees will have a smoother pathway thanks to an agreement announced Wednesday between their union and Boston CollegeABC News - Feb. 26 -
As Trump's deadline to eliminate DEI nears, few schools openly rush to make changes
Schools and colleges across the U.S. face a Friday deadline to end diversity programs or risk having their federal money pulled by the Trump administration, yet few are openly rushing to make changesABC News - Feb. 27 -
British boy loses case against parents over being sent to school in Ghana
The 14-year-old from London brought a case against his parents after being sent to school in Ghana.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
WATCH: Ohio school bus driver praised for saving children from burning vehicle
A bus on its way to Monticello Middle School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, caught fire after its rear tire ignited. The driver swiftly evacuated all 15 students from the bus, ensuring their safety.ABC News - 6d -
Man arrested during school drop-off in Chicago as ICE continues focus on deportations
Immigration officials allege that the man, who had two students in the car with him, has criminal convictions and was twice previously removed from the country.NBC News - 5d -
Auburn coach Hugh Freeze has been diagnosed with 'early form' of prostate cancer, school announces
The school said that Freeze is expected to make a full recovery and will continue his regular coaching duties.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
A samba school rises to Rio Carnival's top league, bringing an economic boom to its poor residents
Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro’s west side, but this year there’s even more, with its Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school back in the top parade ...ABC News - 4d -
A samba school rises to Rio Carnival's top league, bringing an economic boom to its poor residents
Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro’s west side, but this year there’s even more, with its Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school back in the top parade ...ABC News - 3d -
Education Department probing Washington state school district that refused to remove trans athlete
The Education Department says it is investigating a Washington state school district that recently moved to ban transgender students from participating on girls’ sports teams after it also ...The Hill - 2d -
Teacher Whose Sex Crime Arrest Shook an N.Y.C. Prep School Pleads Guilty
Winston Nguyen, who taught math at Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn, was accused of soliciting lewd images from students. He pleaded guilty to a felony and five misdemeanors.The New York Times - 2d -
Rest of Europe should follow Denmark’s lead in banning phones in schools, says expert
Chair of Danish wellbeing commission says whole continent should halt digitalisation of children’s lives. The whole of Europe should follow Denmark’s lead by banning mobile phones from schools to ...The Guardian - 23h -
The Grizzlies' magic trick: How an offense borrowed from a DIII school in Maine has Memphis moving differently
Inside the unconventional system that is 'radical in its simplicity'CBS Sports - 23h -
Pasadena high school seniors, Steve Carell has a surprise for you: Free prom tickets
'Despicable Me' star Steve Carell announced some SoCal high school students affected by the wildfires won't have to worry about prom tickets this year. 'It's a pretty good deal,' he says.Los Angeles Times - 19h -
Zellnor Myrie, in NYC Mayor Bid, Wants Free After-School Care for All
Mr. Myrie, a Democratic state senator, would offer free seats to public school students from 3-K to 12th grade in a plan to make New York City more affordable for families.The New York Times - 8h -
Schools are closed and public transport has stopped as rare cyclone approaches Australian coast
Schools are closed, public transport has stopped and desperate residents are getting around shortages of sandbags by buying sacks of potting mix as a region of eastern Australia is lashed by wind ...ABC News - 9h -
Warren Buffett Doesn’t Care Where Job Candidates Went to School. Neither Should You
Evidence shows companies are still obsessed with hiring college grads. Warren Buffett and a mountain of evidence says that’s costing them.Inc. - 6h -
Rams QB Matthew Stafford donates football uniforms to Pasadena school affected by L.A.-area wildfires
The Rams quarterback and his wife donated uniforms to Pasadena High School, which lost football equipment in the Los Angeles-area wildfires.ESPN - 1h