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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?
First LookRape on campus: 1 in 4 women report enduring sexual assault, survey findsAn extensive survey of 150,000 students at 27 universities suggests that nearly 25 percent of college women have endured nonconsensual sexual contact while in college.
Seattle strike shows power of teacher-community allianceUnion members in Seattle reached a pay-hike agreement with the school district Sunday, and many teachers credit community support for the union's success.
Safety experts question classroom barricade devicesAre portable barricade devices reliable and simple enough for educators to use to keep students safe if an active shooter enters their building?
Why black teachers are leaving urban schoolsWhat's behind the drop off in African American teachers? The answer is more complicated than you may think.
In Virginia school parking lot, new questions about Confederate flagThe debate over the Confederate flag came to Christiansburg High School this week. At issue: Do rebel flags on students' trucks incite violence in school?
First LookSuspended for Confederate flag: Do students have a right to wear the symbol?Students are contemplating legal action against their high school after confederate flag symbols were banned on campus.
Why are US teachers so white?Fewer than 50 percent of children at public schools are white, but over 80 percent of teachers are. A new report examines why those numbers pose a challenge to student learning.
First LookStudent suspended over Confederate symbol vows to stand his groundAt Christiansburg High School in Virginia, some 20 students demonstrated against a dress code policy that prohibits the Southern battle flag.
First LookFive fraternity members charged in death of Baruch College freshmanFive fraternity members were charged with murder and 32 others face criminal charges for their involvement in the 2013 hazing death of a freshman from Baruch College in New York City.
Why a four-day school week means higher math scoresThe five-day-a-week school schedule has tradition on its side, but a new study suggests fewer days at school might mean more learning.
How applying for financial aid just got easier for college studentsPresident Obama announced changes in the process of applying for financial aid, in a move that seeks to help more low-income students pay for college.
