California professor who spoke alongside Giuliani at Trump rally retires
A law professor who spoke during President Donald Trump’s Washington, D.C., rally last week before the attack on the U.S. Capitol has retired from a California university.
A law professor who spoke during President Donald Trump’s Washington, D.C., rally last week before the attack on the U.S. Capitol has retired from a California university.
University of California plans to reopen for in-person classes fall 2021 across its 10 campuses
The University of California announced Monday that it is planning for a return to primarily in-person instruction systemwide starting fall 2021.
The University of California announced Monday that it is planning for a return to primarily in-person instruction systemwide starting fall 2021.
Biden plans to extend student loan payment pause ‘on day one,’ supports forgiving $10K in debt
President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team said he plans to extend a suspension of student loan payments due to financial hardships posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on “day one,” and he also favors forgiving $10,000 in student loan debt.
President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team said he plans to extend a suspension of student loan payments due to financial hardships posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on “day one,” and he also favors forgiving $10,000 in student loan debt.
Pennsylvania: Send elementary students back to school
State officials now want schools to consider bringing elementary students back to the classroom, saying that’s where they belong. The change in guidance takes effect for the third marking period, which begins in late January.
State officials now want schools to consider bringing elementary students back to the classroom, saying that’s where they belong. The change in guidance takes effect for the third marking period, which begins in late January.
CPS promises changes to 30 schools named after slaveholders
Maurice Swinney, chief equity officer for CPS, said Chicago school officials are reviewing school names and changes will be made.
Maurice Swinney, chief equity officer for CPS, said Chicago school officials are reviewing school names and changes will be made.
Newsom announces $2B incentive plan to reopen in-person learning at elementary schools
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $2 billion package of financial incentives to encourage a return to in-person classroom instruction for California elementary school students.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $2 billion package of financial incentives to encourage a return to in-person classroom instruction for California elementary school students.
Kids get coronavirus at gatherings more often than school, study finds
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Ohio State study: 30% of student athletes have heart damage linked to COVID-19
Researchers from Ohio State University found that 30% of more than two dozen student athletes who recovered from COVID-19 exhibited cellular heart damage, and 15% showed signs of heart inflammation.
Researchers from Ohio State University found that 30% of more than two dozen student athletes who recovered from COVID-19 exhibited cellular heart damage, and 15% showed signs of heart inflammation.
Student loan forgiveness: How it might unfold and who might benefit
Federal lawmakers have a plan to cancel student loan debt. And if they can’t get it passed in Congress, they say President-elect Biden could do it on his own through executive order.
Federal lawmakers have a plan to cancel student loan debt. And if they can’t get it passed in Congress, they say President-elect Biden could do it on his own through executive order.
Student sells Pokémon cards for thousands to pay for graduate school
A University of North Georgia student transformed his childhood passion into an investment for eventual medical school, purchasing a series of Pokémon cards as a teen and building on his interest founded as a six-year-old.
A University of North Georgia student transformed his childhood passion into an investment for eventual medical school, purchasing a series of Pokémon cards as a teen and building on his interest founded as a six-year-old.
Biden pledges tuition-free community college for all
Biden wrote in a tweet that a high school diploma is no longer enough for the occupational demands of the 21st Century.
Biden wrote in a tweet that a high school diploma is no longer enough for the occupational demands of the 21st Century.
Biden introduces Connecticut schools chief Miguel Cardona as education secretary pick
President-elect Joe Biden introduced Miguel Cardona as his pick for education secretary on Wednesday, saying Connecticut's education chief and life-long champion of public schools is the right pick to lead.
President-elect Joe Biden introduced Miguel Cardona as his pick for education secretary on Wednesday, saying Connecticut's education chief and life-long champion of public schools is the right pick to lead.
Dr. Miguel Cardona, Connecticut's schools chief, tapped as Biden's education secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher to serve as his education secretary.
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher to serve as his education secretary.
Teacher of the Year: Former gang member becomes Missouri’s top educator
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
Booker, Democratic lawmakers introducing NCAA reform bill
The College Athletes Bill of Rights, if passed, could wreak havoc on the NCAA's ability to govern intercollegiate athletics and the association's model for amateurism.
The College Athletes Bill of Rights, if passed, could wreak havoc on the NCAA's ability to govern intercollegiate athletics and the association's model for amateurism.
‘This is one thing our kids won’t lose this year’: School district gives virtual students snow day
A West Virginia school superintendent said she will not deprive her district’s students of the first snow day of the year, despite many children learning from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A West Virginia school superintendent said she will not deprive her district’s students of the first snow day of the year, despite many children learning from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hank's Take: Can't find PS5 or XBox Series X? Bucknell students have a solution
Is online the only place worth searching for PS5 or XBox Series X? Bucknell University students have worked out a browser extension for Chrome called OctoShop that might be the salvation.
Is online the only place worth searching for PS5 or XBox Series X? Bucknell University students have worked out a browser extension for Chrome called OctoShop that might be the salvation.
Snow days could become a thing of the past now that so many students learn at home
So much snow in the forecast used to mean no school. But, it’s 2020 and with online learning, should snow days be a thing of the past?
So much snow in the forecast used to mean no school. But, it’s 2020 and with online learning, should snow days be a thing of the past?
Applications to medical school up amid COVID-19 pandemic
Officials with University of Arizona's College of Medicine say more people are applying to their school, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials with University of Arizona's College of Medicine say more people are applying to their school, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Local principal dresses as an elf on the shelf
The principal at Loomis Elementary dresses up as an elf on the shelf and hides around the schools for their students.
The principal at Loomis Elementary dresses up as an elf on the shelf and hides around the schools for their students.