EDUCATION

A Black student was suspended for his hairstyle. Now his family is suing Texas officials

Louisiana folklorist and Mississippi blues musician among 2023 National Heritage Fellows

US education chief considers new ways to discourage college admissions preference for kids of alumni

Former St. Johns County assistant coach accused of having sex with students sentenced to 10 years of probation

Court records show earlier this month, Tylar Reagan pleaded no contest to two counts of felony battery.

Debate over a Black student's suspension over his hairstyle in Texas ramps up with probe and lawsuit

The debate over whether a Black high school student in Texas should be serving in-school suspension for wearing twisted dreadlocks to class has intensified as the student’s family and his school district both took legal action.

Alabama school band director says he was 'just doing my job' before police arrested him

An Alabama high school band director says he was just “doing my job” when police officers arrested him and shocked him with a stun gun after he refused to immediately stop the band as it played in the bleachers following a football game.

A Batman researcher said 'gay' in a talk to schoolkids. When asked to censor himself, he quit

An author's clash with a Georgia school district over a brief mention of homosexuality in a presentation highlights the reach of conservatives' push for what what they call parents' rights.

West Point sued over using race as an admissions factor in the wake of landmark Supreme Court ruling

West Point was accused in a federal lawsuit of improperly using race and ethnicity as factors in admissions by the same group behind the legal challenge that resulted in the U.S. Supreme Court striking down affirmative action in college admissions.

Video shows high school band director shocked with stun gun, arrested after refusing to stop music

Police body camera video shows an Alabama high school band director being shocked with a stun gun and arrested by officers in front of screaming students, in a chaotic scuffle that broke out after he refused to immediately stop the band as it played in the bleachers following a football game.

Michigan State football coach Tucker says `other motives' behind his firing for alleged misconduct

Suspended Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker says he's “disappointed — but not surprised” that the school intends to fire him for misconduct involving activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy.

Attorney for ex-Douglas Anderson music teacher accused of sexually harassing student appears in court

Attorneys for former Douglas Anderson School of the Arts (DA) teacher Jeffrey Clayton, who is accused of inappropriately touching an underage student in March, appeared briefly in court Tuesday.

School Board meets for 1st time since DCPS superintendent job posted

The Florida School Boards Association is leading the search for the district, but community input played a role in how the position is being advertised and determining who qualifies. The application period closes on Oct. 13.

Duval County School Board discusses qualities they want to see in superintendent

The Duval County School Board will meet Tuesday to discuss the search for a new superintendent for the first time since the job was posted online and opened for applications.

Florida lawmaker pushes for teacher pay raise, wants $65K starting salary, but educators are skeptical

A previous education funding boost in 2022 increased the base pay for teachers to a minimum of $47,500.

UNF adopts 5-year review for tenured faculty

Tenured faculty at the University of North Florida will now be required to undergo performance reviews every five years in response to a new state law.

Tenure changes coming to University of North Florida

Tenured faculty at the University of North Florida will now be required to undergo performance reviews every five years in response to a new state law.

A Black student was suspended for his hairstyle. The school says it wasn't discrimination

A Black high school student in Texas has been punished with an in-school suspension over his hairstyle for over two weeks, his mother said.

As leaders convene, the UN pushes toward its crucial global goals. But progress is lagging

The commitments were far-reaching and ambitious.

Thousands of South Korean teachers are rallying for new laws to protect them from abusive parents

Thousands of South Korean school teachers are calling for tighter legal protections from bullying by parents, a rising problem in a country known for its brutally competitive school environments.

Widespread bus delays expected for Duval County schools Friday afternoon due to high number of driver absences

Duval County Public Schools said it is expecting widespread afternoon delays on Friday due to an abnormally high number of driver absences.

West Virginia University makes wide-ranging cuts to academic programs and faculty

West Virginia University has given final approval to wide-ranging cuts in academic programs and faculty positions.

Arson attacks at schools in Belgium are believed to be connected to a controversial sex ed program

Belgium authorities are getting worried by a series of school arsons believed to be connected to newly mandatory school sessions in some parts of the country.

In a court filing, a Tennessee couple fights allegations that they got rich off Michael Oher

A Memphis, Tennessee, couple who took in former NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher when he was in high school denied in court documents filed Thursday that they used a legal agreement between them to get rich at his expense and lied about intending to adopt him.

At the University of North Carolina, two shootings 30 years apart show how much has changed

Two shootings three decades apart at the University of North Carolina show how much has changed.

4-H teams with Netflix's 'Spy Kids: Armageddon' to launch new learning platform Clover

The National 4-H Council is growing in a new direction – online – by launching its e-learning platform Clover with a collaboration with Netflix and its new movie “Spy Kids: Armageddon.”.

Clay County leads state in school book objections, removals, state says

More than 300 books have been removed from Florida school districts in the last year, according to a list released by the state's Department of Education.

Bunnell Elementary School teacher involved in controversial assembly with Black students resigns

A Bunnell Elementary teacher has resigned after their involvement in an assembly that singled out Black students.

Mississippi school district named in desegregation lawsuit is allowed to shed federal supervision

A majority-Black Mississippi school district has received a judge’s approval to shed federal supervision in a desegregation lawsuit that dates back to 1965.

Duval County School Board workshop on superintendent search

The Duval County School Board is holding another workshop Tuesday to reveal the results of the community feedback on the search for a new superintendent.

Allegations from nearly 10 years ago led to the removal of Douglas Anderson department chair for second time

Stakeholders are angry with how the school district is following up on their pledge to investigate misconduct at Douglas Anderson.

Edward Waters University reaches second-highest overall enrollment in nearly 20 years

For the third consecutive year, Edward Waters University has exceeded the 1,100 student enrollment mark, reaching its second highest overall enrollment in nearly two decades.

Puerto Rico's public schools clamor for air conditioning to get relief from record-breaking heat

Students and teachers are sweltering in public schools across Puerto Rico and demanding that the government install air conditioners as the U.S. Caribbean territory bakes under record heat this year.

FBI agents left Duval teachers union office with credit card statements, computers, photos show

A day after FBI and IRS agents raided the Jacksonville office of Duval Teachers United, there are still a lot more questions than answers about what federal crime the agencies were investigating, and who in particular is the target.

Baptist Health offers new resource for mothers struggling with postpartum depression

Baptist Health is providing therapy sessions starting Monday to women struggling with mental health conditions caused by pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum depression.

13-year-old brought loaded handgun with serial number filed off to Westside Middle: police

A 13-year-old Westside Middle School student is facing charges after a loaded gun was found in his backpack on Tuesday.

First day of school jitters: Influx of migrant children tests preparedness of NYC schools