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Kiwifruit and cheese sandwiches: LA school staff pack free lunches for over 2,000 students affected by fires
Pasadena school district direct’s Liz Powell and staff used ‘everything on hand’ at school sites to dispense meals. As the Eaton fire raged on 8 January, Liz Powell was focused on one thing: ...The Guardian - 1d -
High school students rescue man who fell on train tracks
CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how three teens at a high school in Iowa jumped into action to help save a man they saw struggling after he fell on train tracks.CBS News - 2d -
Former college student receives $250K settlement from school over Cardi B social media post lawsuit
A student who previously went to the University of Tennessee (UT) received a settlement of $250,000 after her school tried to expel her over a social media post that had lyrics from Cardi B’s song ...The Hill - 5d -
California school destroyed during wildfires helping students thrive
A school that was destroyed in the Los Angeles area wildfires is finding innovative ways to keep their students engaged while they search for a permanent solution.CBS News - 6d -
Republican suggests students get jobs to pay for lunches
Republican Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) suggested students should get jobs to pay for their lunches as the federal funding freeze proposed by President Trump threatens nutrition support for children ...The Hill - Jan. 29 -
Oklahoma schools leader Ryan Walters moves to require students to prove citizenship
Families enrolling children in Oklahoma public schools will have to provide proof of their U.S. citizenship under new rules approved Tuesday by the state’s education board.NBC News - Jan. 29 -
White House freeze on federal aid will not affect student loans, Education Department says
The Education Department said Trump's freeze on federal aid will not affect federal Pell Grants and student loans.CNBC - Jan. 28 -
White House freeze on federal aid will not affect student loans, Education Department says
The Department of Education said Tuesday that the pause on federal grants and loans will not affect student loans or financial aid for college.NBC News - Jan. 28 -
Congressman suggests children receiving free school lunches should work at McDonald's instead
Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., on Tuesday defended the impacts of the White House's federal aid freeze on school lunch programs by suggesting that some children should be working instead of receiving ...NBC News - Jan. 28 -
Public schools try to protect undocumented students from Trump immigration raids
Large school districts across the U.S. have vowed to try to protect undocumented immigrant students and their families from Trump's mass deportation push.NBC News - Jan. 28 -
Pollution-hit Bangkok closes hundreds of schools and offers free public transport
Government orders ban on burning of leftover crops and says train and bus services will be free from Saturday. Air pollution in Thailand’s capital forced the closure of more than 350 schools on ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Student who killed 1 in Nashville school partially livestreamed the shooting
The teenager who fatally shot a student at a high school in Nashville, Tennessee, livestreamed part of the incident, according to the platform he used, and he was influenced by internet content ...NBC News - Jan. 24 -
Mayotte's students are returning to school amid cyclone devastation
Students in the French territory of Mayotte are preparing to return to school on Monday, just over six weeks after the worst cyclone to hit the islands off Africa in nearly a century laid waste to ...ABC News - Jan. 23 -
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Police in Hungary investigate bomb threats affecting over 240 schools
Police in Hungary say they are investigating bomb threats that were sent to more than 240 schools across the country, resulting in classes being cancelled at some schoolsABC News - Jan. 23 -
California fires live updates: New LA County fire explodes to over 10,000 acres
At least 28 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California.ABC News - Jan. 23 -
1 student killed and another wounded in Nashville high school cafeteria shooting
One student is dead and another is hospitalized with a gunshot wound following a shooting Wednesday at a Nashville high school cafeteria.NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Girl killed when student opens fire in Nashville high school
One student was killed and a second was wounded Wednesday when a fellow 17-year-old student opened fire in the cafeteria of Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee, according to authorities. ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Teen shooter kills student, then himself at Nashville high school
Police responded to a shooting at Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee. Police told CBS News the shooting happened in the school cafeteria.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
School shooting in Tennessee, at least 2 students shot, police say
At least two students were shot at Antioch High School outside Nashville, Tennessee, police said. CBS News affiliate WTVF has the latest confirmed information.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
At least two students wounded in Tennessee school shooting
Police say two students were wounded and a shooter has been "contained" after a shooting inside a high school cafeteria in Antioch, Tennessee.NBC News - Jan. 22 -
WATCH: School districts prep students and families for possible mass deportations
ABC News’ Mireya Villarreal visited a school in south Texas to meet students and faculty preparing for the potential impacts of President Donald Trump's immigration policies.ABC News - Jan. 21 -
The LA fires left a beloved school in ashes. Now, parents are rallying to restart their ‘community’
Altadena’s Village Playgarden education center served diverse families with outdoor classrooms, small farm and animals – till it was destroyed by flames. In Altadena, it had become the hot ticket ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Paige Bueckers becomes fastest UConn player to 2,000 points in 96-36 win over Seton Hall
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Paige Bueckers scored 18 points to surpass 2,000 in her career and No. 6 UConn cruised to a 96-36 win over Seton Hall on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 19 -
Medical school acceptances for Black students are declining. A movement wants to make change
For centuries, Black Americans hurdled barriers to practice medicine by studying in other countries, creating schools and building hospitals of their own. After the civil rights movement, just 2% ...CBS News - Jan. 18 -
Everything we know about the fires and how many people are affected
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted last week and roared across the Los Angeles area.NBC News - Jan. 18 -
FireAid benefit concert for those affected by LA fires: Everything to know
More performers have been added to the FireAid benefit concert lineup.ABC News - Jan. 17 -
Shohei Ohtani is donating $500,000 to help firefighters and others affected by the LA wildfires
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is donating $500,000 to help firefighters and others affected by the area's deadly wildfiresABC News - Jan. 16 -
Gang detained over transgender student stab attack
The victim was repeatedly stabbed and beaten after being lured to a car park, a court hears.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
‘Homeless people given free lunch’ to attend Trump Jr event in Greenland
People in Maga hats at meal last week did not know Donald Trump’s son and were invited off the street, hotel boss says. A group of Greenlanders who attended a lunch hosted by Donald Trump Jr ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Student detained in Slovakia after 2 people fatally stabbed at high school
Officials in Slovakia say an 18-year-old student fatally stabbed two people at a high schoolABC News - Jan. 16 -
The LA fires: ways to make a difference
Hot meals and hotel discounts for evacuees, first-responder donations, and charities sheltering animalsFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
WATCH: LA cat cafe offers free cuddle sessions for anyone impacted by fires
"Our 15-minute sessions are for anyone who wants to hang out with the kitties. We know that the fire has been very stressful," said Haley Collins, lead host at Crumbs & Whiskers.ABC News - Jan. 15 -
Everything we know about the fires and how many people are affected
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted Tuesday and roared across the Los Angeles area, destroying hundreds of homes and killing at least 24 people, ...NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Secretary can sue over mouldy cheese claim, says judge
Her claims of unfair dismissal were refused but legal action can still be taken, a judge rules.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
FEMA assistance available for those affected by Los Angeles fires
The Federal Emergency Management Agency released an assistance guide for those affected by the wildfires in the Los Angeles area.ABC News - Jan. 9 -
As natural disasters intensify, affected student loan borrowers have options
Federal student loan borrowers affected by the wildfires ripping across Southern California have relief options if they’re worried about keeping up with their payments as they recover.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
As natural disasters intensify, affected student loan borrowers have options
Federal student loan borrowers impacted by the latest wildfires in California and other natural disasters have options if they're struggling.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Watch: Smoke billows over LA as houses engulfed in fire
The blaze has been fuelled by fierce winds that are expected to reach up to 100mph (160km/h).BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Indonesia places a $28bn bet on free school meals
President Prabowo Subianto wants to cater for 82mn students and pregnant mothers to boost growth and attainmentFinancial Times - Jan. 8
