EDUCATION
U.K. School to Ditch Name of British Slave Trader Whose Statue Was Thrown Into Harbor
Colston's School will be renamed by next summer, with current and former students encouraged to submit suggestions.
Dictionary.com's Word of the Year Might Be a Surprising Choice for Some, Site Says
"In the past few decades, the term has evolved to take on a more nuanced and specific meaning," the website's John Kelly said about the word "allyship."
Atlanta Medical School to Gift Each Student $6,300 From COVID Relief Bill
School leadership said the funds are to help students with "academic, financial, and mental health support costs such as childcare, food and healthcare needs."
Principal Out After Parents Find Sexual Content in Book on Optional English Reading List
On Thursday, the Paradise Valley Unified School District governing board voted to not renew Principal Linda Ihnat's contract, who works at Horizon High School.
Thousands of Striking Columbia Grad Student Workers Threatened via Email With Replacement
The university told the students that those who return after December 10 "will be appointed/assigned to suitable positions if available."
Parkland Student Arrested in School Shooting Threat, Mother Says It Was a Joke
"He's a normal kid from a normal family and a safe environment," his mother told local news station WSVN 7. "He doesn't realize the world is not so safe."
Univ. of Florida Accused of Renaming 'Critical Race' Study Over Fear of Offending Lawmakers
The complaint was filed against the school in its latest controversy regarding the academic freedoms of professors.
Florida Bill Will Require Schools to Teach Benefits, Risks of Social Media
The bill, sponsored by Republican Senator Danny Burgess, was passed unanimously by the Senate Education Committee.
Kentucky Considering Corporal Punishment Ban for Some Students, Including Disabled
While most Kentucky schools no longer allow the use of physical force, there are still four districts that do permit it and 11 districts with no clear policy.
Tennessee Education Dept. Rejects Complaint That MLK Book Is 'Anti-White Teaching'
The complaint pointed to a book showing photographs of segregated drinking fountains as violating the state law banning the teaching of critical race theory.
Teens Charged in Teacher's Death Ask to Be Released to Their Parents, Plead Not Guilty
Two Iowa teens are being held on a $1 million bond each in the death of their high school Spanish teacher. The defense asked the judge to lower the bond.
High School Baseball Star Transfers After Assistant Athletic Director Made 'Racist' Joke
The school stated that the coach in question had resigned from his position.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Approve Bill on Holocaust Education Amid Rise in Antisemitism
If enacted, a Genocide Education Trust Fund would be made under the bill to help create teaching materials and give training for educators.
Wild Buck Trapped in Classroom After Breaking Into Elementary School
The deer knocked over tables and chairs in the classroom as it looked for a way to get out of the school.
School District to Return 2 LGBTQ Books to Libraries After Petition By Students, ACLU
A petition organized by the Northland Student Association had gained more than 1,000 signatures by Monday afternoon.
16-Year-Old Trio Charged With Attempted Murder in Shooting of 3 Outside Colorado School
Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson told reporters that the three injured students are expected to survive.
Voicemail Warns School Board 'We're Going to Find You' Over Mask Mandate
The Moore County School District said it reported the threatening voicemail to law enforcement in September.
Ohio State Launching Pilot Program for 125 Students to Graduate Debt-Free in 4 Years
The goal is to integrate the program over a decade starting next fall, with an estimated cost of about $100 million a year.
Conservative Group Offers $500 for Catching a Teacher Breaking Critical Race Theory Law
The New Hampshire chapter of Moms for Liberty also offered "CRT bounties" for parents who turn in teachers.
Instructors Concerned About Teaching Controversial Topics in Class Amid State Restrictions
About a dozen states have put restrictions on how teachers can talk about issues like racism and sexism in their classrooms this year, causing confusion.
Michigan's Largest School District Going Remote on Fridays in December, Cites Stress
The district superintendent said at least 75 percent of students would need to be logged on for the online learning days in order for them to officially count.
Over 500K Students, Some With COVID, Take Hours-Long College Entrance Test in South Korea
The Suneung, also known as the College Scholastic Ability Test, determines what university students attend and is critical for their social standing.