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First LookVirtual reality brings deep-sea diving and the farm to the classroomSimulated field trips with the use of a virtual reality headset means students can be exploring the boreal forest one day and observing animals the next – without long bus rides. Although still relatively rare in schools, VR technology is increasingly more accessible and affordable.
First LookAs a year on the mainland ends, Puerto Rican college students consider returnFollowing the damages of hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, several mainland universities offered free or reduced tuition for a year to the island's college students. Now in their spring semester, these visiting students are evaluating what awaits them back in Puerto Rico.
First LookFlorida bill would offer private school vouchers to bullied studentsA proposed Florida bill would offer students who've been bullied a voucher for private school. Supporters of the bill say this program would offer students hope and a safe path to education, while opponents see the move as an attack on the public school system.
First LookFishing lures hook Ohio high school on personalized learningIn a small Ohio town, a high school built a program around fishing lures to give students a taste of entrepreneurship by focusing on their individual needs and leveraging community traditions.
First LookChicago's planned school closures met with skepticismSome parents, students, and activists, still dealing with the fallout from 2013 closures, fear that the plan will displace hundreds of mostly black and poor students. Closures have long been a method for cities to deal with underperforming schools, but research shows mixed results.
First LookScores of teachers file for Kentucky legislature, demand 'seat at the table'Former and current Kentucky educators have filed to run for the state legislature in record numbers. Many report feeling called to advocate more aggressively for education following Gov. Matt Bevin's attempts to restrict the public pension system.
First LookSome states aim to get more foster youth graduating from collegeFoster children don't always have the support system they need to navigate adult decisions for a successful college experience. Some states are hoping to change that by providing counseling and funds for individuals transitioning from foster care to college life.
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.
