At this school, kids given detention can choose a hike instead
We take a hike in the Maine woods with high school students who've been given the option to hike instead of sit in detention.
Education
What the Class of 2025 has to say about the state of higher education
Three graduating college seniors reflect on how their final semester, during the Trump presidency, has changed how they think about higher education.
School librarians speak out against WS/FCS position cuts amid financial crisis
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is cutting positions in light of the district’s financial crisis. But impacted school librarians say losing their expertise will cost more than it saves.
GTCC, NC community colleges to boost aviation programming ahead of JetZero job creation
North Carolina's community colleges are strategizing about how to meet JetZero's workforce needs as the company plans to build a manufacturing plant in Greensboro.
A deaf mom shares her long journey to graduation in college commencement address
A single mom who is deaf overcame challenges and gave her college's commencement address in Colorado.
'It's such a dream': Top high school performers step out on Broadway
With a billboard in Times Square and a night on Broadway, the year's top high school performers are ready for their big moment at the Jimmy Awards.
Court blocks Louisiana law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments in classrooms
The ruling marked a win for civil liberties groups who say the mandate violates the separation of church and state, and that displays would isolate students — especially those who are not Christian.
Trump says he's close to 'a Deal' with Harvard, as judge grants injunction
Trump's Truth Social comments came as a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction that would continue blocking the president's efforts to bar international students from attending Harvard.
What children in poverty could lose from the 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Republicans want to change or reduce key social safety net programs that provide health care, food benefits and financial assistance for millions of children.
U.S. will review social media for foreign student visa applications
The U.S. State Department said it is restarting the process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for review.