EDUCATION

Silent films to live on in movie theater lobby card project

Money Matters: Holiday travel plans & oil production cuts

Ian’s impact on schools lingers across Florida

Arizona weighing in-state tuition rate for some non-citizens

Arizona voters this November will decide whether to allow students regardless of their immigration status to obtain financial aid and cheaper in-state tuition at state universities and community colleges.

Senators call for stronger rules on off-the-books suspension

Democratic Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are urging the Education Department to strengthen regulations against excluding kids from class because of behaviors related to a disability — a practice known as informal removal.

Hurricane Ian closes some Florida schools indefinitely

The devastation from Hurricane Ian has left schools shuttered indefinitely in parts of Florida, leaving storm-weary families anxious for word on when and how children can get back to classrooms.

Kids with disabilities face off-the-books school suspensions

Advocates say schools increasingly are removing children with disabilities from the classroom because of behavior issues related to their disability but not recording the actions as suspension.

This sheriff aims to prevent bullying early on in schools: ‘It’s a start’

The local sheriff is speaking straight to the smallest of students -- elementary schoolers.

Efforts falter to develop new Georgia K-12 state tests

Seabreeze Elementary students help clean up Jacksonville Beach after Ian

Students and parents from Seabreeze Elementary School’s Kelp Club spent a few hours Saturday cleaning up debris left by the storm on Jacksonville Beach.

Welcome back! School is in session for students in Northeast Florida

Duval County Public Schools have made a decision regarding students returning to school after officials closed all schools ahead of Ian making landfall in Northeast Florida.

Huge Arizona school voucher plan in effect after foes fail

A huge expansion of Arizona's private school voucher system has taken effect and the parents of all 1.1 million school-age children can use state tax money to pay for private school tuition and other costs.

Flagler County superintendent says it’s not yet known when schools will reopen

Teams from Flagler Schools Plant Services, Technology, and Custodial Services are joining school administrators in surveying possible damage from Tropical Storm Ian on Friday.

Unpaid internships face new scrutiny as barriers to careers

Unpaid internships are facing new scrutiny from colleges, state lawmakers and student activists.

EPA doubles money for electric school buses as demand soars

The Environmental Protection Agency says it will nearly double — to almost $1 billion — the money available for states to acquire electric school buses.

DCPS assessing Ian damage, will make decision on Monday classes this weekend

Duval County Public School announced Thursday that officials will use Friday to assess any damage to schools due to Tropical Storm Ian, close down shelter operations and begin cleaning up their campuses.

Police search for 2 suspects in high school football ambush

California eyes making girls flag football a school sport

Flag football is rising in popularity, especially among girls.

No mandatory evacuations for Hurricane Ian, Jacksonville mayor says

After declaring a state of emergency for Duval County ahead of Hurricane Ian, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced Wednesday morning that based on the Category 4 storm’s current trajectory, he would NOT be issuing mandatory evacuation orders for the county.

Hold fire: Re-enactors fear being targeted by NY gun law

Some historical battle re-enactors in New York are holding their musket fire because of worries over the state’s new gun rules.

Imperial Japan university unites graduates decades after war

Inspired by her Taiwanese grandfather, a journalist in Japan has illuminated a little-known university that started out as a grand piece of imperial propaganda celebrating Japan’s subjugation of Asia.

Student who sued military over HIV policy settles case

A student at a military college who sued top Pentagon officials after he was deemed unfit for service because he tested positive for HIV has settled his lawsuit and plans to pursue his dream of becoming an Army officer.

‘It could possibly be a hybrid of Irma’: Duval County to declare state of emergency, close schools

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry declared a state of emergency for Duval County and the activation of the Emergency Operations Center, effective at noon Wednesday, as Category 3 Hurricane Ian tracks toward Florida.

Libertarian group sues to block student debt cancellation

A libertarian group in California filed a legal challenge to President Joe Biden’s plan for student debt cancellation on Tuesday, calling it an illegal overreach that would increase state tax burdens for some Americans who get their debt forgiven.

FAFSA season starts: What you need to know for financial aid

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid period opens Oct. 1 for the 2023-2024 school year.

Could this ‘attack-resistant’ glass stop the next school shooter?

Armoured One builds special glass to slow down an attacker and provide more time for students and teachers to get to safety.

Russia to transfer wounded in school shooting to Moscow

Russia's health minister says 15 people wounded in a school shooting in central Russia will be taken to Moscow for further treatment a day after a gunman killed 17 people and wounded 24 others.

As Cantonese language wanes, efforts grow to preserve it

Three decades ago, finding opportunities to learn the Cantonese language in San Francisco wasn’t hard.

Schools in Putnam, Columbia counties to close due to Hurricane Ian. Here’s where other districts stand

As Hurricane Ian gains strength and approaches Florida, school districts in Columbia and Putnam counties decided Monday to close schools later this week.

CBO: Biden's student debt plan would cost $400 billion

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that President Joe Biden’s plan for student debt cancellation will cost about $400 billion over the next 30 years.

Latest on closures for local school districts, universities due to Ian

As Hurricane Ian gains strength and approaches Florida, school districts in Baker, Columbia and Putnam counties decided Monday to close schools later this week. And Duval, St. Johns, Nassau, Clay, Bradford and Flagler counties announced Tuesday they will join them.

Texts: Favre also sought welfare money for football facility

New court documents show retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre texted the Mississippi governor in 2019 to ask about getting money from the state's welfare agency to build an indoor practice facility for the University of Southern Mississippi’s football team.

Bethune-Cookman University mandates students evacuate campus ahead of Ian

Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach is getting preparations ready to ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff ahead of Tropical Storm Ian.

Foes of Arizona school vouchers file to block huge expansion

Public school advocates who oppose a massive expansion of Arizona’s private school voucher system have filed enough signatures to block it from taking effect.