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First LookAs sexual misconduct allegations surface, colleges rethink process of giving honorary degreesStudents, faculty, and outside critics are calling on colleges and universities to rescind honors to notable figures accused of sexual misconduct in recent weeks, a process often not governed by any formal policy.
Support for teachers: One-on-one online mentoring fills a nicheIn the face of teacher shortages, the search for ways to keep those already in the profession on track and supporting students has become more urgent. One solution gaining more traction: teachers helping each other online.
After Maria: Boston uses schools as one-stop shop to assist Puerto Rican familiesBoston's approach is one model for how big cities can accommodate families after disasters, with centralized support via welcome centers that offer everything from registering for school to filing paperwork with FEMA.
First LookAmid DACA dilemma, schools strengthen protections toward immigrant studentsColleges and universities around the nation are stepping up their games to help "dreamers."
First LookIllinois governor to sign sweeping school funding overhaulProponents of the deal say it will distribute state aid more equitably, give districts more flexibility on state mandates, and reduce property taxes in well-funded districts.
First LookPublic school officials consider dropping Confederate namesakesDebates arose in many of the 109 US public schools named after Confederate figures, after a Charlottesville white nationalist rally left one counter-protester dead.
First LookA classroom divided? In the US, Civil War lessons vary state to stateSome schools emphasize state's rights as the primary cause of the Civil War while others point to slavery and deepening cultural rifts across state and district borders.
First LookCampus police brace for potential violent protests as students return for fall classesFearing right-wing groups could feel emboldened by the recent events in Charlottesville, Va., to ignite unrest on campuses, colleges and universities are preparing strategies to deal with possible confrontations between opposing groups.
First LookEnthusiasm for charter school formation takes hit, new poll findsDespite campaign promises from President Trump to expand school choice, national support for charter schools has dwindled – something researchers say can't be linked solely to the current administration.
First LookNew report finds US college students taking more loans, parents paying lessWhile parent spending on student tuition dropped 6 percent – the lowest number since 2009 – student borrowing jumped by the same percentage, according to Sallie Mae's 10th annual 'How America Pays for College' report released Monday.
First LookSixth grader Ananya Vinay wins national spelling bee with 'marocain'Breaking a three-year streak of ties, this year the annual national spelling bee had a sole champion.
First LookCan Microsoft retake the education market from Google?Google Chromebook has been the de facto device of choice in a majority of US schools, accounting for 58 percent of the US market for primary and secondary schools.
First LookUnder new framework for student progress, states try new ways to grade schoolsThe Obama-era Every Student Succeeds Act, which comes into effect this year, gives states greater flexibility in how they judge schools.
First LookIn unanimous decision, Supreme Court raises bar for special educationThe ruling could bring major benefits to students with disabilities – especially those with 'individualized education programs,' or IEPs.
- First LookGlobal Teacher Prize awarded to Canadian educator who works with Inuit
Maggie MacDonnell's teaching philosophy underscores hope and acts of kindness, which she puts to practice in an isolated corner of Quebec.
To boost its economy, Tennessee is creating more college gradsJob opportunities in many parts of Tennessee are plentiful, but too many residents don't have the skills to fill them. Now leaders are trying to smooth the path to higher education and to a better-trained work force.
Campuses take a stand when protests go too farIn a move to expose students to more diverse viewpoints, colleges and universities have invited controversial figures to speak, resulting in disruptive protests. Here's a look at how three schools are drawing the line between the free exchange of ideas and the right to protest those ideas.
No taxes for teachers: California tries to hold on to good educatorsThe Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act is a proposal that would incentivize new teachers with tax breaks, and keep veteran teachers in the system by eliminating their income tax entirely.
Harvard is dropping the LSAT requirement. Will other schools follow?Harvard Law School has announced it will accept both LSAT and GRE test scores for incoming applicants, hoping to expand and diversify its applicant pool.
Why did Chance the Rapper give $1 million to Chicago public schools?The announcement followed Chance's meeting last week with Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner to discuss the governor's decision to overturn a ruling that would have provided $215 million in additional funding to Chicago public schools.
