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First LookBaltimore school officers charged with assault in wake of viral videoA school cop filmed slapping and kicking a student, whom he thought was a trespasser, has renewed debate about how to best utilize student resource officers in public schools.
How can states curb schools' hiring of suspected sex offenders?Recent legislation could stop the practice of allowing potential sexual abusers to hop from school to school, but laws regarding sexual misconduct in schools are few and far between, overall.
FocusFrom IRA to Islamists, former radicals unite to become a force for peaceOnce in groups ranging from US white supremacists to Irish nationalists to European Islamists, these ex-extremists have formed a network to support each other as they try to help people avoid the errors they made.
- Is Harvard ready to abandon slavery-linked seal?
A slave owner's family does not represent Harvard values, said a committee of Harvard students, professors, and alumni.
Redesigned SAT: Will it broaden more students' college horizons?Among other things, the new SAT is meant to level the playing field for students who can’t afford fancy test-prep classes and align more closely with the skills that colleges want students to practice.
Baltimore school police officer seen kicking student on videoBaltimore prosecutors are investigating the case of a school police officer caught on video hitting and kicking a young man. Was he a student? Does it matter?
First LookCalifornia school lets students wear anti-LGBT stickersThe lines around free speech and harassment are blurry, but finding them is offering an educational opportunity to one California community.
First LookUC Berkeley breach: Universities increasingly targeted in cyberattacksA recent cyberattack at the California state university highlights how the combination of vast quantities of personal information and lax online security have made educational institutions attractive targets for hackers.
Free college in Europe: An attractive option, but not for everyoneA rising number of young Americans are looking to Europe's affordable college programs as an alternative to American universities. But for the most cash-strapped students, the best options may be nearer to home.
FocusOne low-cost, low-tech way to lower dropout ratesOne key to further improving graduation rates, youth advocates say, is emotional support for teens. It's a social remedy that doesn’t require new legislation – or even a bigger school budget.
On college applications, the questions some say shouldn't be askedQuestions about discipline end up turning unfair judicial practices into roadblocks to college for far too many students of color, some say. Now, schools including New York University are retooling their approach.
Student loan delinquencies reveal racial disparitiesThe highest levels of delinquency on student loans are in neighborhoods with higher concentrations of African-Americans or Latinos, a new analysis finds.
First LookUniversity of Texas approves campus carry: how the state forced its handUniversity of Texas President Greg Fenves approved campus carry Wednesday, but only because he didn't really have a choice.
Chicago 'walk ins': What are parents, teachers, and students protesting?Hundreds of Chicagoans stood behind the teachers' union in a demonstration against Chicago Public Schools and what they see as its failure to meet the needs of students and educators.
Bad teachers: Which states are keeping track and which aren'tOnly seven states got an 'A' in a USA Today survey of teacher background checks, transparency on teacher disciplinary actions, and how states handle sharing information about teachers' misconduct.
First LookMizzou professor fights back as new protest video intensifies criticismVideo of University of Missouri assistant professor Melissa Click yelling at police during a student protest has escalated calls for her ouster.
Cover StoryFree-range education: Why the unschooling movement is growingA once-utopian idea – allowing kids to ‘discover’ their own education path while learning at home – goes mainstream.
Why college activism is soaringCollege freshmen are more inclined toward activism than ever, according to a new survey. It points to how the Occupy and Black Lives Matter movements have shaped young Americans.
First LookDo Woodrow Wilson's racist views negate his progressive accomplishments?Princeton launches a website where academics discuss President Woodrow Wilson's complex legacy with students and staff, after protesters called to rename buildings and schools that honor him.
How special needs students can benefit from STEM educationOne Los Angeles school aims to break barriers in the STEM fields for their special needs students by emphasizing hands-on learning over studying.
