Poem written for Biden's inauguration banned by Florida school
"I'm gutted," the former Youth Poet Laureate said. "Robbing children of the chance to find their voices in literature is a violation of their right to free thought and free speech."
"I'm gutted," the former Youth Poet Laureate said. "Robbing children of the chance to find their voices in literature is a violation of their right to free thought and free speech."
Thomas Jefferson High School's admissions policy does not discriminate against Asian Americans: court
One of America's most prestigious high schools does not discriminate against Asian American students despite claims from parents who argued the school used an illegal policy of "racial balancing," a panel of federal judges ruled Tuesday.
One of America's most prestigious high schools does not discriminate against Asian American students despite claims from parents who argued the school used an illegal policy of "racial balancing," a panel of federal judges ruled Tuesday.
University of Maryland police investigating reports of racism, antisemitism in dorms
Police at the University of Maryland are investigating a number of hate-related incidents towards members of the school's Black and Jewish communities.
Police at the University of Maryland are investigating a number of hate-related incidents towards members of the school's Black and Jewish communities.
Class of 2023: Krispy Kreme is giving graduates a dozen doughnuts for free
Graduating high school and college students can get a dozen glazed doughnuts for free – no purchase necessary – at Krispy Kreme. Here’s how to score the deal.
Graduating high school and college students can get a dozen glazed doughnuts for free – no purchase necessary – at Krispy Kreme. Here’s how to score the deal.
Former LCPS Superintendent Scott Ziegler trial delayed
Former Loudoun County Public Schools superintendent Scott Ziegler will have two, two-day trials for the three misdemeanor charges he's facing following an investigation into how LCPS handled sexual assaults at two schools in 2021.
Former Loudoun County Public Schools superintendent Scott Ziegler will have two, two-day trials for the three misdemeanor charges he's facing following an investigation into how LCPS handled sexual assaults at two schools in 2021.
2 dorm directors fired for using pronouns in emails at small New York Christian college
The recent firings prompted more than 700 alumni to sign a petition in protest.
The recent firings prompted more than 700 alumni to sign a petition in protest.
Trans girl in Mississippi misses graduation after being told to dress like boy
School officials told her to dress like a boy ,and a federal judge did not block the officials’ decision.
School officials told her to dress like a boy ,and a federal judge did not block the officials’ decision.
Hank Green, YouTube star and author, shares cancer diagnosis
The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.
The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.
University of Maryland begs students to stop leaving weird offerings near mascot for good luck
Trash around Testudo has placed "an additional burden" on University of Maryland staff.
Trash around Testudo has placed "an additional burden" on University of Maryland staff.
17-year-old shot, killed at Roosevelt High School: police
A teenager was shot and killed at Roosevelt High School in Northwest, D.C. Wednesday afternoon, according to D.C. police.
A teenager was shot and killed at Roosevelt High School in Northwest, D.C. Wednesday afternoon, according to D.C. police.
Assistant principal at Leonardtown High School charged with sex offenses
The assistant principal at Leonardtown High School is now facing charges for engaging in sexual contact with a victim at the school.
The assistant principal at Leonardtown High School is now facing charges for engaging in sexual contact with a victim at the school.
5 students consume edibles at school in DC, officials say
Five students at a D.C. public charter school consumed edibles Tuesday, according to officials.
Five students at a D.C. public charter school consumed edibles Tuesday, according to officials.
Missouri teacher resigns after using racial slur; student who recorded it suspended
A Missouri high school teacher who was videotaped repeatedly using a racial slur in class has resigned from the district, while the student who took the video finishes serving a school suspension.
A Missouri high school teacher who was videotaped repeatedly using a racial slur in class has resigned from the district, while the student who took the video finishes serving a school suspension.
USDA considers chocolate milk ban in school cafeterias
The USDA's proposed change is part of new guidelines for healthier school meals for kids.
The USDA's proposed change is part of new guidelines for healthier school meals for kids.
Federal student loan repayments to restart, education secretary confirms
'We're preparing our borrowers to restart" federal student loan repayments, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says.
'We're preparing our borrowers to restart" federal student loan repayments, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says.
Biden gives commencement address at Howard University
Biden will also deliver the commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy on June 1.
Biden will also deliver the commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy on June 1.
Student charged with raping, sexually assaulting 2 classmates in Falls Church
Police have arrested a student who allegedly sexually assaulted and raped his classmate after school.
Police have arrested a student who allegedly sexually assaulted and raped his classmate after school.
Watch: Student attends college graduation ceremony while in labor
Kelsey Hudie was 38 weeks pregnant and in labor when she walked across the stage to receive her diploma at her college graduation ceremony.
Kelsey Hudie was 38 weeks pregnant and in labor when she walked across the stage to receive her diploma at her college graduation ceremony.
Prince George's County School Board considers suing social media companies
Thursday night, the Prince George’s County School Board will decide whether to retain counsel to potentially sue social media companies.
Thursday night, the Prince George’s County School Board will decide whether to retain counsel to potentially sue social media companies.
What to know: US approved over $42 billion in loan forgiveness for public service workers
The U.S. has approved more than $42 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness for more than 615,000 borrowers over the past 18 months.
The U.S. has approved more than $42 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness for more than 615,000 borrowers over the past 18 months.