EDUCATION
The China Spy Scandal That Entangled Harvard Could Hit Yale and MIT Next
The federal dragnet is so massive that investigators have given the case the code name "Lurking Giants."
Pete Buttigieg Responds to Protesters at Iowa Event
The Democratic presidential candidate engaged with protesters at Grinnell College who held banners critical of him.
Iran Frees American Princeton Student Xiyue Wang in Prisoner Swap
Iran freed an American Princeton University graduate student, Xiyue Wang, held since 2016.
'Annoyed' Harvard Student Complains to Fox News About Climate Activism
An "annoyed" Harvard University student appeared on Fox News to complain about the "empty activism" of climate change protesters who he said ruined the Harvard-Yale football game.
Illinois School Boards Vote Down Resolution Calling To Arm Teachers
Illinois law does not explicitly authorize district employees to carry weapons in school, nor does it delegate the authority to make such a decision to local boards.
Trump's 'Outsider' Candidate Loses Louisiana Governor's Race
Where the "Trump bump" panned out for Tate Reeves in Mississippi, it ultimately flopped for Eddie Rispone, just as it did for Gov. Matt Bevin in Kentucky. Both candidates were the scourge of local teachers unions.
New Law Lets Students Give Wrong Answers on Tests for Religious Reasons
The Student Religious Liberties Act prevents teachers from penalizing students from "religious expression" in their work, which critics argue could lead to students giving incorrect answers based on their faith.
DeVos Forgives Around 4,000 Student Loans But Federal Lawsuits Continue
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced the cancellation of around 4,000 loans to students of for-profit colleges whose parent company shut down in 2018.
Parents File Complaint After Teacher Tells Kid 'Girls, Boys Aren't Real'
A school board in Ottawa is facing a complaint from a couple upset that the school's gender identity curriculum confused their daughter.
Andrew Yang Proposes Ending School Shooter Drills
"My son's school is holding 4 active shooter drills this year. The only clear impact of these drills is stress, anxiety and confusion on the part of children and families. I would end the drills or make them optional. Let our kids learn the right things," Yang tweeted Monday.
A Look at Schools That Don't Use ACT, SAT Scores for Admission
Colleges across the nation are increasingly turning away from using the ACT and SAT for admission. Here's a list of some of the top schools doing so.
Active Shooter Training Programs Gain Popularity With Churches, Schools
Programs that teach people how to react to active shooter events have picked up popularity in churches and schools.
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Social Distancing Around the World in Photos
Take a look at some of the world's busiest landmarks that are all now but eerily empty.
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See the World While Social Distancing With These Virtual Tours
While many still have to work from home, the question remains: What to do with the free time available when trips to the movies, a museum or the theater are out of the question? Here is a list of museums and other popular tourist attractions that have entire collections or performances available online.
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10 Iconic Spots Celebrating Women's History in the U.S.
The United States is filled with monuments, exhibits and historical sites commemorating the impact women have had on the nation's history. From New Mexico to upstate New York, here are 10 places dedicated to celebrating the strides women have made over time.
Justice Department Settles With School District Over Discrimination
The Justice Department settled with a school district in Woodburn, Oregon after a teaching applicant was denied a job because of his citizenship status.
Astronaut Sunita L. Williams Honored By Elementary School in Massachusetts
The unofficial motto of the new elementary school is "Follow your dreams, even if they take you to the moon."
Congressmen Accuse Betsy DeVos of Allowing University to Censor Free Speech
"Given that Liberty's violations are public and longstanding, we are left to conclude that the Department's failure to act is deliberate and that it is only interested in enforcing free speech policies against institutions it deems unfriendly," Reps. Levin and Raskin wrote in a letter.
Christian College Leaders Hold Conference to Discuss Diversity, Inclusion
Leaders from Christian-affiliated universities and colleges all over the country converged in Oregon last week to discuss diversity and inclusion on their campuses.
World Teachers' Day Theme Highlights Need for Young Teachers
According to UNESCO estimates, more than 69 million primary and secondary education teachers must be recruited by 2030.
Ole Miss Chancellor Named Under Controversial Circumstances
Dr. Glenn Boyce is named University of Mississippi's new chancellor as students organize protest of the controversial hire.
Harvard President Sorry for Comparing Rich Donors to Freed Slaves
Harvard University President Lawrence S. Bacow is being criticized as "tone deaf" for his Tuesday comparison between slavery and the school's fundraising efforts among alumni.
Charter and Public School Students Perform Similarly on Tests, Report Finds
The U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Educational Statistics released a report that noted "no measurable differences" in the students' average reading and mathematics scores.
Thanos Protests Westboro Baptist Church Demonstration in Kansas
The Marvel supervillain was part of a "line of love" intended to shield students from church members, who held signs reading "God still hates f*gs."
Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai Declares Public Schools a 'Monopoly'
Turzai says public school teachers '"don't really care about kids."