Born in jail to her incarcerated mother, teen is now Harvard-bound
She was born facing great odds, entering into the world in a jail. And now she’s ready to embark on her dream to attend Harvard University.
She was born facing great odds, entering into the world in a jail. And now she’s ready to embark on her dream to attend Harvard University.
School district presses charges after students cemented toilets in 'senior prank'
School officials said students will either be barred from graduation or suspended for the remainder of the school year.
School officials said students will either be barred from graduation or suspended for the remainder of the school year.
Most US adults say don't ban race in college admissions but role should be small: AP-NORC poll
Roughly 63% said the Supreme Court should not block colleges from considering race or ethnicity in their admission systems, but people were more likely to say grades and standardized test scores should be significant factors.
Roughly 63% said the Supreme Court should not block colleges from considering race or ethnicity in their admission systems, but people were more likely to say grades and standardized test scores should be significant factors.
School district bars student from wearing Mexican-American flag sash at graduation
It's the latest dispute in the U.S. about what kind of cultural graduation attire is allowed at commencement ceremonies.
It's the latest dispute in the U.S. about what kind of cultural graduation attire is allowed at commencement ceremonies.
Actor Tom Hanks tells Harvard grads to defend truth, resist indifference
Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks told graduates of Harvard University to be superheroes in their defense of truth and American ideals, and to resist those who twist the truth.
Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks told graduates of Harvard University to be superheroes in their defense of truth and American ideals, and to resist those who twist the truth.
WWII vet, 101, 'finally' walks at graduation 80 years after having to miss ceremony amid global war
Fred Taylor walked across the commencement stage eight decades after serving in WWII.
Fred Taylor walked across the commencement stage eight decades after serving in WWII.
Watch: Service dog earns diploma, steals the show at college graduation
This good boy attended all of his owner's classes at Seton Hall University.
This good boy attended all of his owner's classes at Seton Hall University.
Former Volusia County teacher to stay in jail after new allegations of sexual relationship with a student
The former Volusia County teacher was already facing five felonies including two counts of molestation for a relationship he was having with a 15-year-old student at Atlantic High School. New allegations added another first-degree felony.
The former Volusia County teacher was already facing five felonies including two counts of molestation for a relationship he was having with a 15-year-old student at Atlantic High School. New allegations added another first-degree felony.
'Mature content:' Seminole County high school yearbook stirs controversy among parents
Parents of students at Lyman High School in Longwood, Florida are upset over 'mature' content in its 2023 yearbook.
Parents of students at Lyman High School in Longwood, Florida are upset over 'mature' content in its 2023 yearbook.
Poem written for Biden's inauguration banned by Florida school
"I'm gutted," the former Youth Poet Laureate said. "Robbing children of the chance to find their voices in literature is a violation of their right to free thought and free speech."
"I'm gutted," the former Youth Poet Laureate said. "Robbing children of the chance to find their voices in literature is a violation of their right to free thought and free speech."
Kids as young as 4 years old can begin to learn medical emergency training: New report
Early training may help encourage bystander intervention in case of health emergencies
Early training may help encourage bystander intervention in case of health emergencies
Class of 2023: Krispy Kreme is giving graduates a dozen doughnuts for free
Graduating high school and college students can get a dozen glazed doughnuts for free – no purchase necessary – at Krispy Kreme. Here’s how to score the deal.
Graduating high school and college students can get a dozen glazed doughnuts for free – no purchase necessary – at Krispy Kreme. Here’s how to score the deal.
Bible ban in Brevard County? The Bible is latest under review by school district
Banning certain pieces of literature in Florida schools is becoming a hot topic in schools. State law allows parents a say in what books schools can or can’t have in their libraries.
Banning certain pieces of literature in Florida schools is becoming a hot topic in schools. State law allows parents a say in what books schools can or can’t have in their libraries.
2 dorm directors fired for using pronouns in emails at small New York Christian college
The recent firings prompted more than 700 alumni to sign a petition in protest.
The recent firings prompted more than 700 alumni to sign a petition in protest.
Trans girl in Mississippi misses graduation after being told to dress like boy
School officials told her to dress like a boy ,and a federal judge did not block the officials’ decision.
School officials told her to dress like a boy ,and a federal judge did not block the officials’ decision.
Hank Green, YouTube star and author, shares cancer diagnosis
The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.
The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.
'Mini Nurses' program creates one-of-a-kind program for Florida elementary students
An elementary school in Pine Hills has joined forces with the National Black Nurses Association to create a one-of-a-kind program for their students.
An elementary school in Pine Hills has joined forces with the National Black Nurses Association to create a one-of-a-kind program for their students.
Woman aims to pull graphic novel from Orange County school libraries
Orange County mother Erin Huntley pointed out the violent drawings in the Japanese graphic novel Assassination Classroom.
Orange County mother Erin Huntley pointed out the violent drawings in the Japanese graphic novel Assassination Classroom.
2 books on Holocaust rejected by Florida Department of Education
The Florida Department of Education (DOE) released a list of new textbooks it has approved, and those it hasn’t.
The Florida Department of Education (DOE) released a list of new textbooks it has approved, and those it hasn’t.
Missouri teacher resigns after using racial slur; student who recorded it suspended
A Missouri high school teacher who was videotaped repeatedly using a racial slur in class has resigned from the district, while the student who took the video finishes serving a school suspension.
A Missouri high school teacher who was videotaped repeatedly using a racial slur in class has resigned from the district, while the student who took the video finishes serving a school suspension.