Teen with Down syndrome allowed to stay in school longer to graduate despite age
Emily Pennington, 18, desperately wanted to graduate with her class next year, but the school board wouldn’t take up her case until her parents and the community kept rallying behind her.
Emily Pennington, 18, desperately wanted to graduate with her class next year, but the school board wouldn’t take up her case until her parents and the community kept rallying behind her.
1st of its kind: Accredited college offered at San Quentin state prison
For years, San Quentin has offered courses in literature, American government and other high education classes. But now, the college there has gained accreditation, which means incarcerated people will officially be students of Mount Tamalpais Community College.
For years, San Quentin has offered courses in literature, American government and other high education classes. But now, the college there has gained accreditation, which means incarcerated people will officially be students of Mount Tamalpais Community College.
Ohio teacher becomes 2022 National Teacher of the Year
Kurt Russell teaches history and coaches basketball at Oberlin High School in Oberlin, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.
Kurt Russell teaches history and coaches basketball at Oberlin High School in Oberlin, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.
Florida rejects 41% of math textbooks – highest in state history – for including CRT, Common Core
The Florida Department of Education rejected 41% of mathematics textbooks submitted for use in the state's public schools, citing critical race theory and other issues with the texts. The rejection rate was the highest in the state's history.
The Florida Department of Education rejected 41% of mathematics textbooks submitted for use in the state's public schools, citing critical race theory and other issues with the texts. The rejection rate was the highest in the state's history.
State of Florida rejects dozens of textbooks deemed inappropriate
Today Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran approved rejecting 54 textbooks out of 132, used for math in the state.
Today Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran approved rejecting 54 textbooks out of 132, used for math in the state.
OCPS set to open five new schools in the 2022-23 school year
Orange County Public Schools is relying on five new schools next year to relieve some of the overcapacity issues in the county.
Orange County Public Schools is relying on five new schools next year to relieve some of the overcapacity issues in the county.
Teacher of the Week: Edward Adams
Edward Adams is a social studies teacher at Gateway High School! Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Edward Adams is a social studies teacher at Gateway High School! Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Biden ‘has not ruled out’ canceling student loan debts, White House says
Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31
Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31
Florida college students solve murder dating back to 1988
At Indian River State College, learning goes far past the classrooms. Here, students are solving real murder cases.
At Indian River State College, learning goes far past the classrooms. Here, students are solving real murder cases.
Teacher of the Week: Magan Holt
Magan Holt is a kindergarten teacher at Bushnell Elementary School. Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Magan Holt is a kindergarten teacher at Bushnell Elementary School. Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Florida teacher arrested, accused of playing loud music to disrupt student testing, police say
A Florida middle school teacher was arrested, accused of playing loud music with the intent to disrupt the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) testing being conducted at the school.
A Florida middle school teacher was arrested, accused of playing loud music with the intent to disrupt the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) testing being conducted at the school.
Student loan repayments: White House to extend pandemic pause through Aug. 31
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Book bans: The 10 most challenged titles in school libraries
The American Library Association says book-ban attempts are spiking, and the most targeted titles were by or about Black or LGBTQ individuals.
The American Library Association says book-ban attempts are spiking, and the most targeted titles were by or about Black or LGBTQ individuals.
Federal waivers ending, cuts to school summer feeding programs
Many public schools across the country will now have to cut back on summer meals for students. The federal waiver that allowed them to serve free meals is expiring at the end of June.
Many public schools across the country will now have to cut back on summer meals for students. The federal waiver that allowed them to serve free meals is expiring at the end of June.
Deltona Middle School robotics team fundraising for state tournament
Deltona Middle School's “Charging Chaos” Robotics Team is state championship bound. The seven team members have set up a GoFundMe account to help cover lodging, food and gas for the trip.
Deltona Middle School's “Charging Chaos” Robotics Team is state championship bound. The seven team members have set up a GoFundMe account to help cover lodging, food and gas for the trip.
University announces first-ever masters degree in 'Happiness Studies,' will cost students $17,700
Centenary University's 'Happiness Studies' program will educated leaders committed to the 'cultivation of wellbeing.'
Centenary University's 'Happiness Studies' program will educated leaders committed to the 'cultivation of wellbeing.'
Moms 4 Liberty Brevard asking for 19 more books to be pulled from school libraries
Moms 4 Liberty Brevard is working to have 19 books pulled off the shelves in school libraries across the county, saying they are not suitable for students.
Moms 4 Liberty Brevard is working to have 19 books pulled off the shelves in school libraries across the county, saying they are not suitable for students.
Some Colorado high schools are doing away with 'valedictorian'
Cherry Creek School District will no longer highlight valedictorians at graduation because ‘learning is not a competition.'
Cherry Creek School District will no longer highlight valedictorians at graduation because ‘learning is not a competition.'
Osceola County offers high schools seniors $12 million in college scholarships
A $12.4 million program known as Osceola Prosper will allow every 2022 graduating senior at Osceola County high schools a free college or technical education.
A $12.4 million program known as Osceola Prosper will allow every 2022 graduating senior at Osceola County high schools a free college or technical education.
How 'Black Panther' inspired UCF students to build electric vehicle prototype
A team of students at UCF were inspired by the suit in Marvel's "Black Panther" and are seeing if the same elements can be added to electric vehicles. More specifically, they're trying to see if it's possible to store energy on the outside of an electric vehicle vs. inside.
A team of students at UCF were inspired by the suit in Marvel's "Black Panther" and are seeing if the same elements can be added to electric vehicles. More specifically, they're trying to see if it's possible to store energy on the outside of an electric vehicle vs. inside.