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Many teens have trouble spotting fake news, but it's not as bad as it soundsA new Stanford University study has found that most middle and high school students have difficulty distinguishing fake or biased news from legitimate information.聽
San Francisco teachers union offers anti-Trump lesson plan: Going too far?A San Francisco public school teachers union circulated a lesson plan last week that called out President-elect Donald Trump for being racist and sexist.
Columbia wrestling: Is there an 'I' in team scandal?The university has suspended the wrestling team from competition as it investigates lewd texts team members sent to each other starting in 2014.聽
First LookHow classrooms are dealing with a Trump winAs high school students in American cities walk out of class to protest the election of Donald Trump, teachers wonder how to lead discussions about the president-elect and the election.聽
First LookHarvard's rape culture: Men's cross-country team also made lewd rankingsHarvard's men's cross-country team and its men's soccer team created聽sexually explicit documents evaluating freshman recruits for the women's teams.
First LookMiddle school suicides double in past decade: What can be done?As middle school suicides supersede聽car accidents as the leading cause of death in that age group for the first time, some suicide prevention programs may provide a glimmer of hope.
Amazon turns stories into chat strings. Will it help kids read?In developing the app, Amazon is trying to get children ages 7 to 12 engaged in reading in a way that feels natural and builds self confidence and literacy.
As college costs climb, why is student borrowing continuing to fall?Total education borrowing declined for the fifth consecutive year in 2015-2016, according to a report released Wednesday by The College Board.- First LookScience education: US students gain a bit, but still lagAmerican students fourth and eighth graders showed slight improvement in science education, according to the 2015 National Assessment of Educational Progress, but there remains much room for improvement.聽
Do California parents want bilingual education?California's Proposition 58 would make it easier to teach English learners in bilingual programs. Parents now see these programs as a way to retain cultural ties and boost children's success later in life.
Do school dress codes perpetuate sexism, culture of rape?A growing movement argues that in attempting to create a conducive learning environment, dress codes value certain groups of people over others.
When should campuses alert students about a sexual assault?A pair of sexual assaults last month at聽San Jose State University has prompted a discussion about how colleges should notify their communities about on-campus crimes.
First LookWhy top US education official wants to lift cap on charter schoolsUS Education Secretary John King called for lifting the 'arbitrary cap' on charter school growth, taking a pro-charter stance on an issue that has recently become more partisan and divisive.
Did Baylor University sweep sexual assault claims under the rug?She was hired to ensure the school met federal standards to prevent gender discrimination, but the former Title IX coordinator says the school prevented her from investigating reports of sexual assault.
Average student loan debt increases 鈥� againThe graduating class of 2015 borrowed an average of more than $30,000 in student loans, according to a new study by the Institute for College Access and Success.
First LookDiscussing race in the classroom: 'Are all white people racist'?A high school teacher in Norman, Okla. is under fire for this assertion. But how should the conversation about race relations be framed?聽
First LookWhy thousands of Pennsylvania State faculty members are on strikeThe Association of Pennsylvania State聽College聽and University Faculties union went on strike early Wednesday morning for the first time in the state system's 34-year history.聽
First LookHow high school graduations reached a record rateHigh school graduation record rate: More than 80 percent of the nation鈥檚 high school students graduated on time in 2015, marking the highest rate ever. But many still remain disadvantaged by income, region, and race.
DoED settlement: For-profit school must scale back student success claimsAdvertisements for DeVry, a for-profit university, claimed that since 1975, 90 percent of graduates find a job within six months of graduation. The government says that those claims are unsubstantiated.聽
First LookLeBron James institute to mentor 'at risk' students through collegeOn Thursday, the athlete's charitable foundation established the 'I Promise Institute' to support students once they鈥檙e on campus, highlighting a nation-wide challenge聽鈥� and possible solution.
