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Alabama anti-DEI law shuts Black Student Union office, queer resource center at flagship university
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — There was one major deciding factor in Cierra Gilliam’s decision about where to go to college. When she toured the University of […]
Governor appoints ex-school board member recalled over book ban push to Nebraska’s library board
LINCOLN, Neb. — Republican Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has appointed a new member to the Nebraska Library Commission — a former local school board member […]
Why Black students are still disciplined at higher rates: Takeaways from AP’s report
Racial differences in how schools discipline students received new attention 10 years ago, during a national reckoning with racial injustice. A decade later, change has […]
After diversity pushback, some faculty feel left in dark at North Carolina’s flagship university
RALEIGH, N.C. — Keely Muscatell always told prospective students they could study anything they dreamed of at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. […]
Supreme Court rebuffs Biden administration plea to restore multibillion-dollar student debt plan
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday kept on hold the latest multibillion-dollar student debt relief plan from the Biden administration, while multiple lawsuits make […]
High school football player dies after suffering injury during game
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — An Alabama high school football player died Saturday, a day after he was critically injured during a game. Morgan Academy quarterback Caden […]
Sudden fame for Tim Walz’s son focuses attention on challenges of people with learning disabilities
MINNEAPOLIS — An unexpected highlight of the Democratic National Convention on Night Three was an outburst of pride from the son of vice presidential candidate […]
Illinois bans corporal punishment in all schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — This school year, Illinois will become just the fifth state in the nation to prohibit corporal punishment in all schools. Legislation that […]
Got cold symptoms? Here’s when kids should take a sick day from school
PHOENIX — As schools reopen for another year, they are focused on improving student attendance. But back-to-school is hitting just as COVID-19 cases are increasing, […]