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First LookGuilty verdicts will help NCAA prosecute unethical recruitment practicesThree men were found guilty of fraud in a federal court for making secret payments to families of top recruits. The verdict gives the NCAA greater ability to enforce its bylaws related to recruitment.
First LookIn the wake of hurricane Harvey, Houston students power onWhen hurricane Harvey ripped through Texas, it closed Houston-area schools for weeks on end and displaced thousands of families. Despite these enormous setbacks, students worked hard to improve test scores and make other significant gains.
First LookSchool security companies sell 'school hardening' to prevent shootingsAfter the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., there has been a resurgent interest in school security systems such as blast-proof doors and smoke cannons. Some advocates insist this approach is the answer, while others cite a lack of research supporting these efforts.
First LookBoston judge permits lawsuit against Harvard to go forwardIn a closely watched case that could influence affirmative action practices in college admissions decisions, a federal judge on Friday rejected a motion from Harvard University to rule in its favor. The university faces a lawsuit on the basis of discrimination against Asia-American applicants. The trial is set to begin on Oct. 15.
First LookUtah green-lights program to help high schoolers reach collegeA pilot of the Utah College Access Corps found that students who met with a program counselor six times were 140 percent more likely to enter college. Now the program will expand to every high school in Utah.
First LookDeVos to roll out new rules for college sexual misconduct casesUS Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is expected to issue new rules for governing sexual harassment and assault cases on college campuses. Last year, the Trump administration reversed Obama-era guidelines, saying the policies lead to too many false accusations.
First LookAsian-Americans divided over race-based admissionsThe US Department of Justice is backing a 2014 lawsuit against Harvard University by Asian-American applicants that claims the college unlawfully suppresses the number of Asians admitted. The lawsuit goes to trial in October.
First LookFor-profit colleges face fraud complaints as DeVos weakens rulesStudents filed nearly 24,000 federal fraud complaints over the past year, almost entirely against for-profit colleges, as enrollment falls. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has proposed changes to Obama-era regulations that would bolster the struggling industry.
First LookHigh schooler designs site on deportation for immigrant childrenThe website offers children age 8 to 18 accessible resources on how to prepare for the possible deportations of parents and guardians. The practical advice ranges from making sure children have keys to their houses to how to find legal and financial help.
First LookBig Bird and Elmo are taking Sesame Street into the classroomSesame Workshop is partnering with McGraw Hill, a billion-dollar textbook company, to create learning materials for the classroom. The new classroom materials include videos featuring social-emotional and literacy lessons delivered by its iconic characters.
First LookHow food deliveries could change lunchtime at schoolAcross the country, more food catering programs are making it easier for students to enjoy healthy lunches at school and easing the stress of packing lunches on parents by providing alternatives to what is offered at the cafeteria.
First LookHow faith and creativity are transforming Pennsylvania youth into leadersStudents in Erie, Pa., – many from Erie's inner city – will spend their summer exploring horsemanship, theater, and more through Urban University, a youth leadership program. It aims to provide mentorship, hands-on skills, and guidance on how to practically apply faith to daily life.
First LookWisconsin schools to roll out gunshot detection sensorsSo far, Wisconsin has awarded nearly $6 million to 53 school districts to install the sensors and other security upgrades. Schools hope the sensors will lead to faster response times if there's an active shooter, but the technology hasn't been universally embraced and isn't widely used yet.
First LookIndiana schools take lead on safety after gun violenceIn the aftermath of recent school shootings in the United States, including one at a middle school in an Indianapolis suburb, community and school officials in Indiana are seeking funds to bolster safety programs to prevent another tragedy.
First LookParkland students to travel cross-country to register young votersStudents will also be advocating for gun control measures such as tighter regulation, universal background checks, and training for individuals who own an AR-15 and other semi-automatic riffles.
First LookParkland students and family members walk the stage on graduation dayLate-night television host Jimmy Fallon delivered a surprise commencement speech at this year's graduation ceremony for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Along with the graduating class, family members of slain victims of the February shooting received diplomas for their loved ones.
First LookYouth centers to offer positive support for suspended studentsInstead of sending suspended students home, a new pilot program called Positive Alternatives to Student Suspension in Massachusetts offers tutoring, counseling, and other forms of support to address underlying issues that led to the disciplinary action.
First LookCommunity plans summer activities for school shooting survivorsIn the summer after a tragedy, Stoneman Douglas High School students will have community-organized activities such as sports and creative arts to help them heal and recover with their peers.
After mass shootings, students hope to change sense of siege to surge in activismSummer used to mean weeks of fun and freedom for students. This year, led by survivors of school shootings, summer means introspection and tackling a societal issue that had previously been seen as hopeless: gun violence in schools.
First LookIn wake of shootings, schools grapple with how to handle violent threatsWhen students threaten their peers or teachers, schools are often confronted with a difficult question: remove the aggressor and risk violating their right to an education or leave the community vulnerable?
