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Auto-enrol eligible pupils for free school meals in England, say MPs
Education select committee calls for change "without delay", warning that pupils who should be fed free are missing out.BBC News - 18h -
First 750 schools named for free breakfast clubs - check the full list
From April, a pilot scheme will offer free breakfasts for 180,000 pupils before class.BBC News - 4d -
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 -
DOGE Cuts Pause Development of Meal Bars for First Responders
Ryan Dowdy’s small-business grant is frozen until further notice.Inc. - 3d -
Applebee’s ‘underwhelming’ $9.99 meal deal draws downgrade for Dine Brands
Analyst cuts Dine Brands to neutral after the “Really Big Meal Deal” offers value but doesn’t improve same-store sales at Applebee’s.MarketWatch - 7h -
Denmark to ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubs
Government accepts advice of commission that also says children under 13 should not have their own smartphone. Denmark is to ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubs on the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Teenager plotted mass shooting at Edinburgh school
The boy, now 17, was obsessed with the Columbine High School massacre in the US, which saw 12 students and a teacher murdered.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Teenager's school shooting plan 'extremely shocking'
Luton Council acknowledges "emotional difficulty" the revelation has had on families and staff.BBC News - 3d -
'Bullying by teachers' at special needs school investigated
Concerns raised include staff allegedly displaying "bullying" behaviour and children being put in isolation.BBC News - 1d -
Gene Hackman’s Gritty, Grouchy, Old-School Style
Between the idols of Hollywood’s golden age and the media-savvy stars of today, he had an appeal all his own.The New York Times - 5h -
Couple takes in Senegalese high school basketball player left homeless by private school closure
Ama Sow, a young boy from Senegal, West Africa, had dreams of playing basketball in America. A private high school in Pittsburgh sponsored him, but then went out of business, leaving Sow homeless. ...CBS News - 6d -
WATCH: Los Angeles public schools begin ban on cellphones
The Los Angeles Unified School District's ban also includes smart watches and glasses, and some parents are critical of the new rule.ABC News - Feb. 19 -
Amid Navy's demand for subs, recruitment efforts for shipbuilders begins in schools
It's part of a national effort by shipyards and the Navy to bring on 100,000 skilled workers over the next 10 years.CBS News - Feb. 20 -
South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat
South Sudan has announced the closure of all schools for two weeks due to an ongoing extreme heatwave that has caused some students to collapseABC News - Feb. 21 -
DOGE claims credit for $4M sale of school building during Biden presidency
DOGE touted the sale of a historic Washington, D.C., property that had been boarded up for years — but the auction happened before President Trump took office.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Some Say Michigan State Basketball Is Old School. They Don’t Care.
The Spartans’ victory over Michigan was proof of concept for a program that still willfully does things its own way, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 5d -
Man who killed family was planning shooting at former primary school
Nicholas Prosper's loaded shotgun with more than 30 cartridges was found in a bush, police say.BBC News - 4d -
The Papers: 'Ukraine peace in weeks' and 'killer planned school shooting'
Several of Tuesday's papers focus on Donald Trump's comments on seeking a deal to end the war in Ukraine.BBC News - 3d -
Teachers union sues over Trump admin’s DEI warning to schools
The American Federation of Teachers sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its warning to schools that they may lose federal funding if they persist with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ...The Hill - 2d -
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The island split over where to build a new high school
Argyll and Bute Council has shortlisted four options for the location of the new school.BBC News - 1d -
Defense Dept. Schools Pause Pride Clubs and Remove Books
Clubs for Hispanic and Asian students were also among the student groups put on hold as officials raced to interpret Trump administration orders.The New York Times - 1d -
Cleveland school bus filled with students bursts into flames during morning route
A Cleveland school bus became engulfed in flames while transporting 15 students during its morning route on Thursday, officials said.NBC News - 1d -
School bus driver evacuates 15 students after fire breaks out
The driver was headed to Monticello Middle School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio when a fire broke out behind one of the bus's rear wheels.CBS News - 1d -
Meta’s ‘free speech’ revamp divides oversight board
Independent body searches for ways to hold social media group to account over content moderation and hate speech changesFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
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Ranking the Top 150 N.F.L. Free Agents
There are plenty of stars available, including quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Sam Darnold, and wide receivers Tee Higgins and Stefon Diggs.The New York Times - 4d -
'Selectively aggressive' Cowboys eye free agency
Speaking to reporters at the NFL scouting combine Monday in Indianapolis, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said the club will be "selectively aggressive" in free agency this ...ESPN - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 13h -
Democrats call for Education Department to rescind threats to end to federal funding for schools with DEI programs
A group of Democrats are calling on the Department of Education to rescind threats of defunding schools with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. The Hill received an exclusive look at ...The Hill - 9h -
Ohtani's free agency 2.0? Why Vlad Jr.'s free agency is a potentially disastrous situation for the Jays
The Blue Jays know what it will take to keep Vladimir Guerrero Jr. -- and they must pay it.ESPN - 2d -
Patriots 2025 free agency primer: Pending free agents, cap space available, what to know this NFL offseason
Here's how the offseason is shaping up for New EnglandCBS Sports - 1d
