Bruhat Soma rides an unbeaten streak to the Scripps National Spelling Bee title, winning tiebreaker
Bruhat Soma was unbeatable before he arrived at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and neither the dictionary, nor his competitors, nor a lightning-round tiebreaker challenged him on the way to victory.
The special Tony Award for educators goes to Baltimore community artist CJay Philip
The special Tony Award that honors educators is going to a Baltimore-based actor, educator, choreographer and Broadway veteran who has created arts opportunities for everyone from kindergartners to senior citizens.
As a freed slave, an Arlington man fought in the Civil War, but his grave was unmarked. Now heโs getting a new headstone
Jacksonville University, along with local leaders, unveiled plans to commemorate an African American burial site on its campus, starting with a new headstone for a Civil War veteran, Cpl. William Johnson.
UN report says that education, social safety nets vital for Asia to grow rich, cope with aging
A report by the United Nations says that as economies in Asia and the Pacific slow and grow older, countries need to do more to ensure that workers get the education, training and social safety nets needed to raise incomes and ensure social equity.
Uvalde families sue Meta and 'Call of Duty' maker on 2nd anniversary of school attack
The families of a group of victims of the Uvalde school shooting have announced new lawsuits against Instagram parent company Meta Platforms, the maker of the video game โCall of Dutyโ and the gun company that made the assault rifle used in the shooting.
Chair of DCPS citizens committee that oversees use of sales-tax funds resigns, cites concerns over groupโs independence
There are questions about the independence of a citizens committee tasked with overseeing the Duval County Public Schoolโs use of funds from the half-cent sales tax approved by voters in 2020.
Families of Uvalde school shooting victims are suing Texas state police over botched response
The families of 19 of the victims in the Uvalde elementary school shooting in Texas have filed a $500 million federal lawsuit against 92 state police officers who were part of the botched law enforcement response.
Mother who said school officials hid her teen's gender expression appeals judge's dismissal of case
A Maine woman is appealing the dismissal of her lawsuit that accused school officials of encouraging her teenโs gender expression by providing a chest binder and using a new name and pronouns, without consulting her.
Nassau County schools facing federal lawsuit over removal of dozens of books
A federal lawsuit is accusing Nassau County School officials of violating the First Amendment and Floridaโs Sunshine Laws by removing dozens of books from public school libraries behind closed doors last year including the book โTango Makes Three.โ
WATCH LIVE: President Biden marks 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education landmark decision
President Joe Biden has marked the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that struck down institutionalized racial segregation in public schools by welcoming plaintiffs and their family members in the landmark case to the White House.
Why the speech by Kansas City Chiefs kicker was embraced at Benedictine College's commencement
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker may have stirred controversy for his proclamations of conservative politics and Catholicism, but he received a standing ovation at the May 11 commencement ceremony at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas.
Hey, Graduates! Tell Us: Now that youโve crossed the stage, what are 3 of your job expectations?
The tense moment youโve prepared for during your entire college career is over. Youโve just turned your tassel to the left side to signify that you are now a graduate of a higher education institute.
โThis is unacceptableโ: FDOE gives Duval schools 5 days to respond to concerns over student safety issues
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) sent a letter to Duval County Public Schools on Thursday expressing concerns the department has with the failure of school leaders to respond to student safety issues.
Parenting with purpose: Talking to your kids about sex
May is Sex Education Month. According to Planned Parenthood, kids and teens who have regular conversations with their parents about sex are less likely to take risks with their sexual health. But these talks can be awkward for both parties. Itโs a tough topic, but one that shouldnโt be ignored.
Ohio attorney general warns student protesters in masks could face felony charges under anti-KKK law
Republican Attorney General Dave Yost has advised Ohio's public universities that a law written to deter Ku Klux Klan demonstrations could be used to impose felony charges on students who wear face coverings during pro-Palestinian protests.