EDUCATION
Four of Florida's Five Largest School Districts Shun Ron DeSantis' Mask Mandate Ban
"It's terrifying. I'm afraid that we're going to have a lot of really sick kids in addition to the spread, which is going to be a lot of sick adults," Dr. J. Stacey Klutts said.
UNC Slammed for Photo of Students Lined Up to Share Water Fountain Amid COVID Pandemic
"This ain't the flex y'all think it is," tweeted writer Jemele Hill in response to the photos.
25 East Coast Private Colleges Whose Grads Earn the Most Money
Graduates from these East Coast colleges reportedly earn the most money in their careers.
Elementary School Teacher Goes on Racist Rant Against 'Trespassers' in Viral Video
A teacher in Florida is on leave from her job as an exceptional student educator after a video surfaced of her racist rant.
Arizona Denies Schools Requiring Masks or Closing for COVID Outbreaks Additional Funding
"Safety recommendations are welcomed and encouraged—mandates that place more stress on students and families aren't," Arizona Governor Doug Ducey said.
Nearly 20,000 Mississippi Students Under COVID Quarantine Across State
"These disruptions...are going to continue for a while," Mississippi State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers said.
25 Websites to Learn New Skills, For Free
Whatever you want to learn, there's a good chance you can get up to speed online (without paying top-dollar).
Oklahoma Will Let Parents Request Exemptions From School Mask Mandates as COVID Cases Rise
Parents whose children are enrolled in districts with mask mandates can request exemptions by filling out forms available through the district websites.
Iranian-Christian Immigrant Rails Against 'Garbage' 'Woke' Ideology at School Board Meeting
"These are our children, not yours," he told the Loudoun County Public Schools board in Virginia.
These 14 States Are Now Requiring Masks for Kids in Schools
The Centers for Disease Control and prevention is recommending school-age children wear masks indoors for K-12 schools.
NCAA's 4-Year Investigation Into Baylor Sex Assault Case Results in $5K Fine, Probation
The investigation into Baylor's football team found the "unacceptable" behavior at the heart of the case did not violate NCAA rules.
Florida School Official Willing to Face DeSantis' Financial Risks in Order to Require Masks
"I am not going to back away from that with the threat of him withholding my salary," Alachua County School Board Vice Chair Tina Certain told Newsweek.
School Diversity Mural to Be Removed Because 'Not All Members of Community Represented'
A faculty advisor for the group who painted the work said she was told it contained too many Pride flags.
Florida to Give Private School Vouchers for Kids Experiencing 'COVID-19 Harassment'
Parents can request vouchers for their children experiencing "harassment" over COVID-19 measures under provisions usually meant for bullied children.
Marijuana Tax Revenue Funds Over $2M in Scholarships for Colorado Students
Pueblo County announced the scholarships to four colleges ahead of the upcoming fall semester.
The 25 Best College Dorms in America
Dorms can be a big deciding factor in where to go to college. Here are 25 of the best.
Some Florida School Districts Issue Mask Mandates Defying DeSantis' Order
"Until rates come down, I have an obligation to do what I can to protect the health and well-being of our ACPS community," ACPS Superintendent Carlee Simon wrote.
NC School Board Member Blames COVID Rise on 'Illegal Aliens' Crossing Border
Tim Furr said masks should not be a local requirement because of undocumented migrants crossing the U.S. border with Mexico, despite his county being nearly 1,400 miles away.
Over 600 U.S. Universities Imposing Some Type of COVID Vaccine Mandate
"I can understand people's concerns about not wanting to be told what to do, but to me, this [getting vaccinated] just makes sense," Rachel "Rae" Applegate, incoming Notre Dame freshman.
Florida A&M President Larry Robinson Eliminates $16M of Student Debt
"I want you to understand how important it is to us, allowing you to go out into the world and get off to a much better start than you might have otherwise," Robinson said.
In Open Letter, Group Asks White Parents to Pledge Not to Send Kids to Ivy League Schools
"These schools have afforded white families privilege for generations," the letter from a group calling itself Dallas Justice Now reads.
Parents in Texas Can Now Decide Whether to Have Their Children Held Back in School
The new legislation is intended to mitigate some of the learning disruption and loss incurred by the COVID-19 pandemic