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First LookPublic school officials consider dropping Confederate namesakesDebates arose in many of the 109 US public schools named after Confederate figures, after a Charlottesville white nationalist rally left one counter-protester dead.聽
First LookA classroom divided? In the US, Civil War lessons vary state to stateSome schools emphasize state's rights as the primary cause of the Civil War while others point to slavery and deepening cultural rifts across state and district borders.
First LookCampus police brace for potential violent protests as students return for fall classesFearing right-wing groups could feel emboldened by the recent events in Charlottesville, Va., to ignite unrest on campuses, colleges and universities are preparing strategies to deal with possible confrontations between opposing groups.聽
First LookEnthusiasm for charter school formation takes hit, new poll findsDespite campaign promises from President Trump to expand school choice, national support for charter schools has dwindled 鈥� something researchers say can't be linked solely to the current administration.聽
First LookNew report finds US college students taking more loans, parents paying lessWhile parent spending on student tuition dropped 6 percent 鈥� the lowest number since 2009 鈥� student borrowing jumped by the same percentage, according to Sallie Mae's 10th annual 'How America Pays for College' report released Monday.
First LookSixth grader Ananya Vinay wins national spelling bee with 'marocain'Breaking a three-year streak of ties, this year the annual national spelling bee had a sole champion.
First LookCan Microsoft retake the education market from Google?Google Chromebook has been the de facto device of choice in a majority of US schools, accounting for 58 percent of the US market for primary and secondary schools. 聽
First LookUnder new framework for student progress, states try new ways to grade schoolsThe Obama-era Every Student Succeeds Act, which comes into effect this year, gives states greater flexibility in how they judge schools.
First LookIn unanimous decision, Supreme Court raises bar for special educationThe ruling could bring major benefits to students with disabilities聽鈥� especially those with 'individualized education programs,' or IEPs.- First LookGlobal Teacher Prize awarded to Canadian educator who works with InuitMaggie MacDonnell's teaching philosophy underscores hope and acts of kindness, which she puts to practice in an isolated corner of Quebec.
To boost its economy, Tennessee is creating more college gradsJob opportunities in many parts of Tennessee are plentiful, but too many residents don't have the skills to fill them. Now leaders are trying to smooth the path to higher education and to a better-trained work force.
Campuses take a stand when protests go too farIn a move to expose students to more diverse viewpoints, colleges and universities have invited controversial figures to speak, resulting in disruptive protests. Here's a look at how three schools are drawing the line between the free exchange of ideas and the right to protest those ideas.
No taxes for teachers: California tries to hold on to good educatorsThe Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act is a proposal that would incentivize聽new teachers with tax breaks, and keep veteran teachers in the system by eliminating their income tax entirely.
Harvard is dropping the LSAT requirement. Will other schools follow?Harvard Law School has announced it will accept both LSAT and GRE test scores for incoming applicants, hoping to expand and diversify its applicant pool.聽
Why did Chance the Rapper give $1 million to Chicago public schools?The announcement followed Chance's meeting last week with Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner to discuss the governor's decision to overturn a ruling that would have provided $215 million in additional funding to Chicago public schools.
First LookA comeback for cursive? More states encouraging penmanship in school.Support for the handwriting style has declined in recent decades, but now more states aim to bring it back into fashion.
After Trump issues executive order backing HBCUs, work remains for their supportersBlack leaders and outside experts say that these schools help African-Americans compete on a playing field that鈥檚 still tilted against them. While Tuesday鈥檚 news is encouraging, they also see a need for improvements that go beyond a shake-up in the federal bureaucracy.
First LookHarvard officials allegedly stole $110,000 meant for students with disabilitiesA duo of former administrators at Harvard are facing charges that they stole the money from an account meant to help students with disabilities and used it to purchase electronics, jewelry, and other personal items.
First LookCould Betsy DeVos be an ally for transgender students? It's complicated.The new education secretary has a history of quietly supporting LGBT rights, and reportedly objected to the Trump administration's decision to revoke the previous administration's guidance for schools on what bathrooms transgender students should be allowed to use.
US student debt tops $1.31 trillion: Does Betsy DeVos have a plan?The growth of student loans drove or a substantial increase in household debt last year, say experts.
