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First LookL.A. teacher fired for misconduct, or was it age discrimination?This week, the Los Angeles School Board voted to fire Rafe Esquith, a nationally recognized teacher, over allegations of misconduct. But that's only one part of a bigger picture.
First LookWas UC Berkeley too easy on professor accused of sexual harassment?Dr. Geoffrey Marcy, astronomy professor at the University of California-Berkeley, has been accused of multiple cases of sexual harassment, shocking school administrators and colleagues.
First LookWhen rights collide: transgender teen barred from locker room over privacyThe Illinois school district maintains that allowing a transgender student to use the girls' locker room would violate the privacy rights of other students. The refusal could cost the district federal funding.
First LookCorruption in Chicago Public Schools: Former chief admits to fraudBarbara Byrd-Bennett is pleaded guilty to steering $23 million of Chicago Public Schools ‘no-bid’ contracts to education-training companies in exchange for kickbacks.
Stanford women love programming, but will Silicon Valley love them back?Efforts to break the tech industry’s 'boy club' image may be paying off: computer science is now the No. 1 major for women at Stanford University.
Student Immigrant Movement works for educational equityThe group is hoping an education bill that would lower tuition rates for undocumented students will move out of committee sooner rather than later.
Indiana fraternity hazing video shows social media's positive impactPhotos, video, and social media are bringing unprecedented transparency and awareness to a range of issues – from hazing to racism to police violence.
First LookCampus hazing: Graphic video prompts Indiana University to suspend fratHazing has been an increasingly large issue within Greek societies. How are school administrators responding?
First LookArne Duncan to resign: Who will head Department of Education?Secretary Duncan is one of the only remaining members of President Obama's original cabinet.
Why many students might not be choosing 'right' collegeMany students choose colleges based on price tag, unaware of available financial aid options. Colleges are increasingly taking aim at that problem.
U. of Chicago gets $100 million for conflict resolution researchThe Pearson Family Foundation gave $100 million for a research institute aimed at using big data to study and resolve global conflicts.
Asst. principal tackles shooter in South Dakota schoolA South Dakota high school student shot the principal, who suffered a flesh wound in the arm. Assistant Principal Ryan Rollinger tackled the student and held him down, authorities said.
First LookAverage college grad pays $400 per month on loans: Is it worth it?In a recent Gallup poll, only 38 percent of those with an undergrad degree said their education was worth the student loan debt.- Virginia teacher who used 'N-word' allowed back in classroomHistory teacher Lynne Pierce, who uttered the 'N-word' as part of a classroom discussion, has been reinstated after a weeklong paid administrative leave.
Cover StoryHow the school principal's job has changedFollowing a school chief in New Orleans for one year shows why the job she holds is so tough – and reveals a lot about the state of education in America.
First LookWhy this California teen is being hailed as a hero for punching another studentA Huntington Beach High School student became Internet famous on Wednesday after a video of a fight between students went viral.
First LookWhy liberal Wesleyan students are boycotting the school newspaperStudents at the Middletown, Conn., college circulated a petition demanding that the school cease funding The Wesleyan Argus newspaper.
First LookWhy Syracuse University stopped the kiss camSyracuse University decide to temporarily stop using the 'Kiss Cam' in the Carrier Dome. Does the camera encourage a form of sexual assault?
First LookNewark's $200 million education experiment: Who are the winners?In 2010, a power trio hatched a plan to save Newark's failing schools: then-Mayor Cory Booker, Gov. Chris Christie, and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg would team up to reorganize the district. Five years in, results are mixed.
5 years after Facebook pledge to make Newark schools better: How are they now?Has Zuckerberg's donation, made five years ago this week to announce a $100 million donation to remake education in Newark, which was matched with another $100 million from other donors, shown that big-scale philanthropy guarantees quick change?
