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Stanford band suspended for bad behavior: Are colleges fed up?Stanford University found the band suffers from a 'systematic cultural problem,' but students say it's another example of the school gutting 'wacky' traditions.
First LookUS teens slip behind in global math scores. Is that a good benchmark?The US ranked 35th in math on an international exam given to 15-year-olds in 2015. But some experts warn the American education system is too varied to make sweeping comparisons to other nations.
Boston high-schoolers stage anti-Trump walkout. A lesson in democracy?Concerned about their future under a Trump administration, high school students walked out of classes Monday afternoon and marched to the doorsteps of their elected officials.
Why a Virginia school considers banning two American classicsThe racial slurs in "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and "To Kill a Mockingbird" are reopening debate about the value of uncomfortable conversations in the classroom.
First LookUS students gain a bit on math, science scores but still lag AsiaUS 8th-graders posted their highest math scores ever in 2015, but did not improve relative to students from other higher-scoring nations.
Many teens have trouble spotting fake news, but it's not as bad as it soundsA new Stanford University study has found that most middle and high school students have difficulty distinguishing fake or biased news from legitimate information.
San Francisco teachers union offers anti-Trump lesson plan: Going too far?A San Francisco public school teachers union circulated a lesson plan last week that called out President-elect Donald Trump for being racist and sexist.
Columbia wrestling: Is there an 'I' in team scandal?The university has suspended the wrestling team from competition as it investigates lewd texts team members sent to each other starting in 2014.
First LookHow classrooms are dealing with a Trump winAs high school students in American cities walk out of class to protest the election of Donald Trump, teachers wonder how to lead discussions about the president-elect and the election.
First LookHarvard's rape culture: Men's cross-country team also made lewd rankingsHarvard's men's cross-country team and its men's soccer team created sexually explicit documents evaluating freshman recruits for the women's teams.
First LookMiddle school suicides double in past decade: What can be done?As middle school suicides supersede car accidents as the leading cause of death in that age group for the first time, some suicide prevention programs may provide a glimmer of hope.
Amazon turns stories into chat strings. Will it help kids read?In developing the app, Amazon is trying to get children ages 7 to 12 engaged in reading in a way that feels natural and builds self confidence and literacy.
As college costs climb, why is student borrowing continuing to fall?Total education borrowing declined for the fifth consecutive year in 2015-2016, according to a report released Wednesday by The College Board.
- First LookScience education: US students gain a bit, but still lag
American students fourth and eighth graders showed slight improvement in science education, according to the 2015 National Assessment of Educational Progress, but there remains much room for improvement.
Do California parents want bilingual education?California's Proposition 58 would make it easier to teach English learners in bilingual programs. Parents now see these programs as a way to retain cultural ties and boost children's success later in life.
Do school dress codes perpetuate sexism, culture of rape?A growing movement argues that in attempting to create a conducive learning environment, dress codes value certain groups of people over others.
When should campuses alert students about a sexual assault?A pair of sexual assaults last month at San Jose State University has prompted a discussion about how colleges should notify their communities about on-campus crimes.
First LookWhy top US education official wants to lift cap on charter schoolsUS Education Secretary John King called for lifting the 'arbitrary cap' on charter school growth, taking a pro-charter stance on an issue that has recently become more partisan and divisive.
Did Baylor University sweep sexual assault claims under the rug?She was hired to ensure the school met federal standards to prevent gender discrimination, but the former Title IX coordinator says the school prevented her from investigating reports of sexual assault.
Average student loan debt increases – againThe graduating class of 2015 borrowed an average of more than $30,000 in student loans, according to a new study by the Institute for College Access and Success.
