Osceola SRO's train for active shooter ahead of school start

As Osceola County students prepare to go back to the classroom, school resource officers are preparing for the worst-case scenario – a school shooter.

Orange County student pushes for more sun safety lessons in school

Orange County Public School leaders are updating the curriculum for the next school. The inspiration for a new topic came from one student.

LeBron James-backed I Promise School delivers 'discouraging' student test results: report

The I Promise School opened in 2018 as a part of the Akron Public Schools system. But, multiple years have gone by since the school's fall class of eighth-grade students produced passing scores for Ohio's math test.

Fisher-Price unveils first-ever sensory line of toys for preschoolers

The company said it wants to create "a more inclusive play experience for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids, by allowing them to create their own unique play. "

Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be charged over ‘harmful’ materials

The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.

Barack Obama's first college is latest to end legacy admissions

Occidental College is the latest school to end legacy admissions in the wake of a Supreme Court decision removing race from admissions decisions.

Florida district requiring specifics to back up student absences: 'It’s very invasive'

Parents are used to sending their kids to school with a note to excuse an absence. However, in Marion County, parents will now have to provide more information when their child is absent. It’s a change that has left many parents unhappy.

Hundreds of Brevard Public School teachers leaving before new school year starts

Hundreds of Brevard Public School teachers are calling it quits with the new school year weeks away. Over the past several months, the district recorded over 200 resignations and retirements with some leaving sooner than they intended.

Harvard's legacy admissions under investigation by US Education Department

Opening a new front in legal battles over college admissions, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions.

Vice President Harris blasts Florida education standards

New state academic standards guiding schools’ instruction about African American history have ignited heated debate nationally, bringing Vice President Kamala Harris to Florida to condemn the guidelines and prompting a defense from Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Legacy admissions: What you should know about the now-controversial college admissions practice

In the aftermath of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that banned affirmative action, a new battle is brewing over a practice by various universities that gives preferential treatment to applicants with parents who attended the same institution. Here's what you should know about legacy admissions, as well as the controversy surrounding it.

4-day school week gains popularity as more districts adopt model

Advocates say a 4-day school week could improve quality of life, but others say it could hinder a student's academic progress.

Sam’s Club offering new memberships to teachers at discounted rate

The problem of classroom funding is widespread and Sam’s Club is looking to ease the burden for educators across the country with 60% off a new membership.

Utah boarding school loses license following death of Washington teen Taylor Goodridge

The death of a Snohomish County, Washington girl at a Utah-based therapeutic boarding school has led to the loss of its license, and a separate decision found that staff "breached the standard of care."

Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers

The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.