Student is shot in a Maryland high school and another student is in custody, police say
Read full article: Student is shot in a Maryland high school and another student is in custody, police sayA 16-year old student has been shot inside a high school in Maryland, and police say another student is in custody.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with 'woke' Harvard, discontinuing military training, fellowships
Read full article: Pentagon says it's cutting ties with 'woke' Harvard, discontinuing military training, fellowshipsThe Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending military training, fellowships and certificate programs.
Putnam forced to close elementary school again because of poor visibility from area wildfire
Read full article: Putnam forced to close elementary school again because of poor visibility from area wildfireDays after having to close two schools in Interlachen because smoke from a wildfire had reduced visibility to “essentially zero,” the Putnam County School District announced another closure on Friday.
In Minnesota, sending a child to school is an act of faith for immigrant families
Read full article: In Minnesota, sending a child to school is an act of faith for immigrant familiesFor many immigrant families in Minnesota, sending a child to school each day requires faith that one of the thousands of federal immigration officers deployed around the state won’t detain them.
St. Johns County School district bracing for possible $10M-$15M deficit heading into 2026-2027 school year
Read full article: St. Johns County School district bracing for possible $10M-$15M deficit heading into 2026-2027 school yearThe St. Johns County School District is bracing for the potential of a big budget gap next school year. The district thinks it could be in a deficit between $10 and $15 million for the 2026-2027 school year.
Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities are stepping in to help
Read full article: Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities are stepping in to helpSan Antonio offers a free preschool program for infants and toddlers, helping set them up for success in elementary school.
Parents of Colorado school shooter won't face gun charges, sheriff's office says
Read full article: Parents of Colorado school shooter won't face gun charges, sheriff's office saysAuthorities say the parents of a 16-year-old boy who wounded two students at a Colorado high school with an old revolver won't be charged.
Florida schools warned: Encouraging student protests could lead to disciplinary action for teachers
Read full article: Florida schools warned: Encouraging student protests could lead to disciplinary action for teachersThe Florida Department of Education sent out a memo Tuesday to statewide school districts, warning staff members against encouraging student protests.
Heavy smoke reduces visibility to ‘essentially zero’ Wednesday morning, prompting road, school closures in Putnam County
Read full article: Heavy smoke reduces visibility to ‘essentially zero’ Wednesday morning, prompting road, school closures in Putnam CountyBoth directions of State Road 20 in Putnam County were closed early Wednesday due to “extremely heavy smoke in the area,” prompting Robert H. Jenkins Jr. Elementary and Interlachen Jr.–Sr. High School to close for the day, according to the sheriff’s office.
Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as a prolonged standoff appears to deepen
Read full article: Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as a prolonged standoff appears to deepenPresident Donald Trump is demanding a $1 billion payment from Harvard University to end his prolonged standoff with the Ivy League campus, doubling the amount he sought previously as both sides appear to move further from reaching a deal.
Florida education advocates call for repeal of Schools of Hope co-location law
Read full article: Florida education advocates call for repeal of Schools of Hope co-location lawThe "Schools of Hope" law permits charter schools to “co-locate” within public school buildings, but parents and public school advocates are voicing strong opposition to recent proposed rule changes by the state Department of Education.
Right-wing influencers target Somali child care centers after viral Minneapolis video
Read full article: Right-wing influencers target Somali child care centers after viral Minneapolis videoA video alleging fraud in Somali-run child care centers in Minneapolis has drawn attention throughout the United States.
Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources
Read full article: Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resourcesDespite proclaiming last February as National Black History Month, President Donald Trump's second term has been marked by what critics say are attacks on Black history in the United States.
Trump administration says San Jose State broke the law by allowing a transgender volleyball player
Read full article: Trump administration says San Jose State broke the law by allowing a transgender volleyball playerThe Trump administration has concluded that San Jose State University discriminated against women by letting a transgender athlete play on the women’s volleyball team.
Your baby could qualify for $1,000 with a Trump Account. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Your baby could qualify for $1,000 with a Trump Account. Here’s what to knowClaiming to give every child “a shot at financial freedom,” President Donald Trump is unveiling the new Trump Accounts initiative, which gives $1,000 to every newborn if their parents open an account.
Floridians will be able to direct up to $1,700 in taxes to school choice scholarships starting 2027, DeSantis says
Read full article: Floridians will be able to direct up to $1,700 in taxes to school choice scholarships starting 2027, DeSantis saysGov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that Floridians will be able to direct up to $1,700 in taxes to go toward school choice scholarships starting in 2027.
Clay County teacher suspended over Charlie Kirk comments files lawsuit against Florida education commissioner
Read full article: Clay County teacher suspended over Charlie Kirk comments files lawsuit against Florida education commissionerA Clay County teacher who was suspended in September over comments they made about Charlie Kirk following his assassination has filed a lawsuit against Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas, according to federal court dockets.
Yale to waive all costs for new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000
Read full article: Yale to waive all costs for new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000Yale University is eliminating tuition for new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000 a year.
Do you have a question for the transportation chief of Duval County Public Schools? We want to hear from you
Read full article: Do you have a question for the transportation chief of Duval County Public Schools? We want to hear from youPost your questions now in the comment section for Jim Culbert, chief officer of Operations and Technology for DCPS. He will be joining News4JAX to explain what is being done to improve transportation for students.
Ribault High School biology teacher named 2026 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year
Read full article: Ribault High School biology teacher named 2026 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the YearDr. Mari Richardson, a biology teacher at Jean Ribault High School, was named the 2026 VyStar Teacher of the Year.
He left the US for an internship. Trump's travel ban made it impossible to return
Read full article: He left the US for an internship. Trump's travel ban made it impossible to returnThe Trump administration has thrown up new obstacles for international students, from travel bans to a pause in visa appointments and new layers of vetting.
New York school violated civil rights law by changing name from ‘Thunderbirds’ to ‘T-Birds,’ US says
Read full article: New York school violated civil rights law by changing name from ‘Thunderbirds’ to ‘T-Birds,’ US saysFederal education officials say a New York school district is “erasing its Native American heritage” and violating civil rights law by changing its team name from the “Thunderbirds” to the “T-Birds.”.
Duval County Schools considers boundary changes as it mulls over potential for future consolidations
Read full article: Duval County Schools considers boundary changes as it mulls over potential for future consolidationsDuval County Schools is considering boundary changes as part of future school consolidations. A working group recently discussed several options for four of the 12 schools under consideration for boundary changes.
Judge warns Trump administration from changing plaintiffs immigration status in First Amendment case
Read full article: Judge warns Trump administration from changing plaintiffs immigration status in First Amendment caseA federal judge ruled that the academics, who are party to a lawsuit alleging U.S. policy singles out noncitizens for detention or deportation over their pro-Palestinian activism on college campuses, can seek relief from the court if their immigration status is changed as retribution for taking part in the case.
Trump administration tells agencies to compile data on money sent to Democratic states
Read full article: Trump administration tells agencies to compile data on money sent to Democratic statesPresident Donald Trump's budget office is telling government agencies to compile data on federal money sent to a group of 14 mostly Democratic-controlled states and the District of Columbia.
Let DCPS know what you think of proposed boundary changes for 12 elementary schools across Southside, Arlington
Read full article: Let DCPS know what you think of proposed boundary changes for 12 elementary schools across Southside, ArlingtonDuval County residents have a chance to weigh in on Thursday on proposed elementary school boundary changes, as officials hold a public meeting to gather feedback before any decisions are made.
Auction marking the United States' 250th birthday features some of its most iconic documents
Read full article: Auction marking the United States' 250th birthday features some of its most iconic documentsAn auction house in New York is marking the United States' 250th birthday by selling items that trace the nation’s history through some of its most iconic documents.
Former Iowa superintendent pleads guilty to falsely claiming US citizenship
Read full article: Former Iowa superintendent pleads guilty to falsely claiming US citizenshipThe former Des Moines superintendent has plead guilty in federal court to falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally possessing firearms.