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- Trump University: Why some students say it's a scamFormer students say Donald Trump's business seminars overpromised and underdelivered, leading to a war of words between Trump and New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.
- Should a Nobel laureate be required to take the SATs?Malala Yousafzai, youngest-ever winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, will have to submit her SAT scores if she wants to attend Stanford University.
- First LookWhy Ohio's Miami University is cracking down on fraternitiesMiami University in Ohio has suspended two fraternities and placed another on probation for hazing and conduct issues. The crackdown follows a national trend against Greek organizations.
- Obama's vision for 'free' community college: Lessons from TennesseePresident Obama on Wednesday talked about making community colleges free. Tennessee has the first statewide program in the US to offer tuition-free community or technical college for every high school graduate who meets the criteria.
- With college aid plan stalled in Congress, Obama looks to the statesPresident Obama, teaming up with Jill Biden, looks to state and local programs that provide what he's been unable to offer nationally.
- As states change use of SAT and ACT, disadvantaged students get boostAt least 14 states currently use the SAT or ACT as their statewide achievement test for high-schoolers. That has helped increase college enrollment for disadvantaged students.
- Why teachers are working for free in Pennsylvania school districtA state budget impasse means the Chester Upland School District has run out of money. But the deeper question is what happens to districts when charter schools start siphoning off large amounts of money.
- FocusSouthern justice now comes with diplomasGeorgia has led the way in prison reform in the South, including $12 million for education. On one hot morning this summer, 19 prisoners in the state celebrated becoming high school graduates.
- Report: 13 Southern states suspend black students at much higher ratesResearchers at the University of Pennsylvania highlight 'inequities in racial discipline' in a bid to encourage reform.
- In prep school rape case, glimpse into objectification of girlsThe rape trial in Concord, N.H., has provided a window into the type of language that some young men used at their school. Colleges, and to a lesser degree high schools, are trying to improve messaging about sexual assault.
- Why Duke University freshmen refuse to read graphic novel ‘Fun Home’Some Duke freshmen have decided to boycott a book required of all incoming students, a move that reflects a growing sentiment about the right to not be offended.
- First LookVirginia frat's 'demeaning' display highlights crux of college assault cultureThe Old Dominion University chapter of the Sigma Nu fraternity has been suspended pending an investigation into several derogatory banners welcoming freshman girls on move-in day at the Virginia university.
- Should college athletes get a paycheck?A federal judge will decide on the status of a class-action lawsuit that challenges the NCAA policy that prevents schools paying athletes like they're professionals.
- Why an Iowa barber gives free haircutsBarber Courtney Holmes gave free haircuts to children who read books to him on Saturday during the second annual Back to School Bash in Dubuque, Iowa.
- Overcrowding: How colleges find off-campus rooms for studentsQuirky housing solutions: Southern Utah University urged its neighbors and employees to take students into their homes.
- Cops in schools: Way to rebuild community trust in law enforcement?With public trust in law enforcement plummeting, some believe the growth of police in schools can help restore confidence. Critics are concerned that too many children are being arrested for nonviolent offenses.
- How much homework is too much?The nation's youngest students are doing three times as much homework as is recommended. How are schools addressing homework overload?
- Hillary Clinton’s college plan: Could parts of it fly with Republicans?Hillary Clinton's sweeping plan for college affordability makes education a top-tier issue for her campaign. Conservatives view federal dollars flowing to higher education as a massive subsidy that lets colleges off the cost-cutting hook.
- Protest over gay teacher fired at Catholic school in PhiladelphiaSome 23,000 petitions were delivered Monday by those seeking the reinstatement of Margie Winters to her teaching job at a Catholic elementary school.
- First LookClinton college affordability plan to include no-tuition, no-loan guaranteesThe Democratic candidate for president will outline her plan, which includes lowering interest rates and increasing grants, in New Hampshire on Monday.