Bard College's president to retire after scrutiny of relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
Read full article: Bard College's president to retire after scrutiny of relationship with Jeffrey EpsteinThe longtime president of Bard College in New York has announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship than was previously known with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
DeSantis signs union decertification bill; teachers union calls it ‘betrayal’
Read full article: DeSantis signs union decertification bill; teachers union calls it ‘betrayal’Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two education bills Thursday, targeting the power of teacher unions in Florida and expanding flexibility for school districts.
Woman who drove into a tea party outside a London school charged over death of 2 girls
Read full article: Woman who drove into a tea party outside a London school charged over death of 2 girlsA woman who drove a Land Rover into a tea party at a London primary school, killing two 8-year-old girls, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
Stabbing at Washington state high school wounds 6, including suspect, police say
Read full article: Stabbing at Washington state high school wounds 6, including suspect, police sayA Tacoma high school student has been booked on five counts of first-degree assault after four students and an adult security guard were injured in a stabbing at the school.
Free event in Ponte Vedra will give IT developers access to AI tools for the workplace
Read full article: Free event in Ponte Vedra will give IT developers access to AI tools for the workplaceCalling all IT developers, a free event next week in Ponte Vedra is designed to give you more access to AI tools to help you work faster and more efficiently.
Invisible Curriculum Of College: You’re in, but are you ready?
Read full article: Invisible Curriculum Of College: You’re in, but are you ready?Campus counselors say academics aren’t the main reason freshmen struggle. It’s the things no one taught them, how to advocate for themselves, manage freedom and handle adult responsibilities.
Brantley County Schools remain closed through Friday; meals will be distributed again Wednesday
Read full article: Brantley County Schools remain closed through Friday; meals will be distributed again WednesdayAs the county shifts into recovery mode amid devastating wildfires, Brantley County Schools will remain closed through Friday for students, and meals will be passed out again on Wednesday.
Anonymous tip system started in wake of Sandy Hook shooting has fielded nearly 400,000 reports
Read full article: Anonymous tip system started in wake of Sandy Hook shooting has fielded nearly 400,000 reportsA group formed in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting has traveled the country trying to prevent such violence from happening.
Florida ranks last in teacher pay for third straight year
Read full article: Florida ranks last in teacher pay for third straight yearFlorida has ranked last in average teacher pay among all 50 states and Washington, D.C. for the third consecutive year, according to newly released data from the National Education Association.
How to overcome the tough transition of being a first-generation college student
Read full article: How to overcome the tough transition of being a first-generation college studentWhen you’re the first in your family to earn a college degree, it’s a major milestone, not just for you, but for generations to come. While the achievement is historic, the transition can be tough, and success comes with pressure.
St. Johns County superintendent hits back after criticism from FDOE commissioner, says 22 positions will be eliminated
Read full article: St. Johns County superintendent hits back after criticism from FDOE commissioner, says 22 positions will be eliminatedSt. Johns County Schools Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen sent a letter to Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas defending himself against accusations made by Kamoutsas in a social-media post and subsequent letter.
College students are changing course in search of 'AI-proof' majors. But no one knows what they are
Read full article: College students are changing course in search of 'AI-proof' majors. But no one knows what they areThe rise of artificial intelligence is prompting college students to second-guess their career paths.
Brantley County Schools to remain closed Monday, Tuesday amid fire conditions
Read full article: Brantley County Schools to remain closed Monday, Tuesday amid fire conditionsBrantley County Schools will remain closed Monday and Tuesday, April 27–28, as officials continue to monitor ongoing fire conditions in the area.
VCU to create memorial for people, most of African descent, whose remains were dumped in a well
Read full article: VCU to create memorial for people, most of African descent, whose remains were dumped in a wellA Virginia university has approved funding for a memorial for dozens of people, most of African descent, whose bodies were taken from their graves for use by medical students and then dumped in a forgotten well.
Florida education commissioner slams St. Johns County superintendent, cites teacher allegations over funding comments
Read full article: Florida education commissioner slams St. Johns County superintendent, cites teacher allegations over funding commentsIn February, the St. Johns County School District said it was bracing for the potential of a big budget gap next school year.
Brantley County school counselor stayed on campus to help students as his home burned, superintendent says
Read full article: Brantley County school counselor stayed on campus to help students as his home burned, superintendent saysBrantley County Schools remain closed as wildfires continue to burn across the region, forcing the emergency evacuation of two schools and leaving some students and staff without homes.
More kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool, with California's surge leading the way
Read full article: More kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool, with California's surge leading the wayMore kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool in the U.S., 1.8 million of them the last school year.
Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms, court rules
Read full article: Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms, court rulesA U.S. appeals court says Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms.
Michael and Susan Dell fund 'AI-native' medical center with $750 million gift to University of Texas
Read full article: Michael and Susan Dell fund 'AI-native' medical center with $750 million gift to University of TexasBillionaires Michael and Susan Dell are donating $750 million to the University of Texas at Austin.
Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation's Teacher of the Year
Read full article: Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation's Teacher of the YearA high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
Trump's dyslexia barbs stir anguish and anger, perpetuating a myth about the learning disability
Read full article: Trump's dyslexia barbs stir anguish and anger, perpetuating a myth about the learning disabilitySome of the harshest words that President Donald Trump has used against a leading Democratic rival aren't about political differences but rather a learning disability.
States eulogize Charlie Kirk with new laws promoting religion and free speech
Read full article: States eulogize Charlie Kirk with new laws promoting religion and free speechA new law named after Charlie Kirk is encouraging Tennessee teachers to include the positive impacts of religion in American history classes.
1 year after FSU shooting, records reveal suspect’s ChatGPT messages as victims are honored
Read full article: 1 year after FSU shooting, records reveal suspect’s ChatGPT messages as victims are honoredOne year after a shooting at Florida State University left two people dead and six others injured, the campus is pausing to remember — while investigators, lawmakers, and university leaders continue working to understand what happened and prevent it from happening again.
This proposed rule could bar undocumented immigrants from 28 state colleges in Florida
Read full article: This proposed rule could bar undocumented immigrants from 28 state colleges in FloridaUndocumented immigrants would be barred from admission to state colleges under a proposed rule by the Florida Department of Education.
Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns
Read full article: Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concernsA push by Republican leaders to promote Turning Point USA chapters in public high schools is stirring a free speech debate.
Former UCLA gynecologist pleads guilty to sex abuse after previous conviction was overturned
Read full article: Former UCLA gynecologist pleads guilty to sex abuse after previous conviction was overturnedA former University of California, Los Angeles, gynecologist has pleaded guilty to sexual abuse charges in connection with the sexual assault of several patients over his career, after an appeals court reversed his conviction earlier this year.
Hampshire College, which counts filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, is closing later this year
Read full article: Hampshire College, which counts filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, is closing later this yearHampshire College, which includes documentary filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, announced it is closing later this year.
