Education Department launches investigation into Fairfax Co. schools over abortion claims

The U.S. Department of Education is launching an investigation into Fairfax County Public Schools over allegations that a school social worker scheduled an abortion appointment for a student and didn’t tell the student’s parents. The U.S....

School worker faces sexual assault charges involving students

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI — A woman met students while employed as a contract food services worker at Mendon Community Schools, later contacting them on social media and allegedly sexually assaulting them, according to a county prosecutor. Kaitlyn Lee...

Teacher sick days cost CCS $1.1 million last year

Saying, “Columbus County Schools had a great year academically,” and “tonight is the night of celebration,” Superintendent Eddie Beck presented banners Sept. 22 to 10 principals whose students had made gains on end-of-year tests, lifting the...

School district ends investigation of teacher's social media postings on Charlie Kirk's death.

MARTIN COUNTY — A 17-year veteran teacher and the president of the Martin County teacher's union could be fired over comments he posted on social media regarding conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death, according to an investigative report...

University of Missouri president continues push for joint crime-reduction strategy with City of Columbia

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri System President Mun Choi said Monday that crimes ranging from homeless trespassers on campus to gun violence in downtown Columbia have created a dangerous environment for citizens and students. "What...

School support workers urge SD8 to reinvest surplus into student services

CUPE 748 represents over 300 school support workers in the Kootenay Lake School District No. 8, as education assistants, youth and family support workers clerical support, custodial and maintenance services, and many more positions. They work in...

School board 'privilege' fight continues

TALLAHASSEE — Current and former Escambia County School Board members this week went to a federal appeals court as they continue seeking to be shielded from testifying in a long-running legal battle about removing or restricting access to books in...

University of San Diego faculty approve first union contract

After more than a year of negotiating, faculty members at the University of San Diego (USD) have approved their first union contract. Members ratified the contract Friday with 99% voting yes. The contract applies to about 200 non-tenure-track...

Student's fatal fall from ocean cliff ruled accidental; friends cite 'huge puddle' on hike

(WKRC) - The death of a 20-year-old University of Edinburgh student on Friday was ruled accidental after she tragically fell from the Cliffs of Moher in May 2024. Roxan Bastaens was exploring the cliffs with three friends when she lost her footing...

Students boost KGOU capacity, learn real-world skills

This is the Manager’s Minute. A new semester is underway at the University of Oklahoma, and several Gaylord College students have joined our team at KGOU. Three are in the KGOU Practicum class. Chandler Lee is assistingJolly Brown and Cate Howell...

School district responds to concerns over coach's social media comments

Some Paso Robles residents spoke out at the school district’s recent board meeting, voicing their concerns about comments made by an athletic coach on social media. “Tonight I'm asking that our district and our board have some humanity and look...

Students' color-changing tomato reaches national contest finals

An invention developed by two Cornell doctoral students that turns engineered tomato plants a vivid red when soil nitrogen levels are low has been named a finalist in the national Collegiate Inventors Competition. The RedAlert Living Sensors,...

Student’s “Call 911” Note Leads to Arrest of Bahamas Man in Northeast Iowa

A note reading “Call 911,” that a student handed to a bus driver, has led to kidnapping and assault charges against a male subject in northeast Iowa. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) says a Sumner-Fredericksburg student handed the note...

Student nurses raise money for St. Jude with Childhood Cancer Awareness 5K

More than 115 runners and 100 volunteers gathered on Sunday, Sept. 28, to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at the Student Nurses Association’s first Childhood Cancer Awareness 5K Ribbon Run. The Student Nurses Association...

Schools in Scotland must have separate toilets for boys & girls under new rules

NATS ministers said boys and girls must now be kept apart in school toilets and changing rooms – reversing their previous gender rules for pupils. New guidance has been issued that overhauls years of government sponsored transgender ideology in...

University of Alberta Contracts SFL Missions Inc. to Develop Small Satellite for Study of Space Radiation Impacts on Earth’s Climate

TORONTO — SFL Missions Inc. has been awarded a contract by the University of Alberta for development of the RADICALS small satellite to study the transport of space radiation into Earth’s atmosphere and its impact on climate. The RADiation Impacts...

School Students Visit Delhi Assembly Exhibition on PM Modi’s Journey

A group of school children visited the exhibition titled “Service is the Resolve, India First the Inspiration – 75 Years, An Experience and An Exhibition” underway at the Delhi Legislative Assembly, here today. The exhibition is dedicated to...

Student fell to her death after tripping in puddle at famous cliffs

A student at a British university fell to her death from the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland after tripping in a puddle, an inquest has heard. Roxan Bastaens, 20, was a Belgian national studying at the University of Edinburgh. She travelled to the west...

Students evacuated at Lawrence High School after small fire in girls’ locker room

photo by: Josie Heimsoth/Journal-World Students were evacuated from Lawrence High School after a small fire occurred in the girls' locker room. Updated at 2:26 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29 A small fire in the girls’ locker room prompted an evacuation at...

Students Evacuated At Immaculata High School Due To Smoke Condition

SOMERVILLE, NJ — Students at Immaculata High School were evacuated on Monday morning for a smoke condition, said Somerville Police Captain Anthony Brattole to Patch. At 8:11 a.m., Somerville Police and Somerville Fire went to Immaculata High...