Education

North Carolina university committee swiftly passes policy change that could cut diversity staff

4:06pm April 17, 2024

Diversity, equity and inclusion staff members' jobs in North Carolina's public university system could be at risk. The University of North Carolina Board of Governors committee quickly voted to repeal a DEI policy adopted in 2019. The policy will now be sent to the full board to vote on at its next meeting in May.

This March 12, 2019, file photo shows the University Village area of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

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USC says it is canceling its valedictorian speech because of safety concerns

2:11pm April 16, 2024

by Ayana Archie

Asna Tabassum received some backlash about her social media content on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Tabassum said she questions the university's reasoning for canceling the speech.

Education

Parkland High School student faces misdemeanor charges for assaulting a teacher

1:05pm April 16, 2024

by Amy Diaz

A Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools student was filmed assaulting a teacher on Monday. The juvenile is now facing misdemeanor assault charges.

Jill Biden speaks at Guilford Technical Community College

Education

First Lady Jill Biden visits Guilford Technical Community College

7:31pm April 15, 2024

by Amy Diaz

First Lady Jill Biden visited Guilford Technical Community College in Greensboro Monday afternoon. She spoke with local education leaders and students about early access to career pathways.

a group breaks ground for an Innovation District

Education

Appalachian State University Chancellor Sheri Everts steps down

1:17pm April 15, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Appalachian State University Chancellor Sheri Everts is stepping down after a decade leading the school. Everts made the announcement to students and staff citing health challenges.

'Hilltop,' Howard University's student newspaper, is going strong at 100 years old

6:13pm April 12, 2024

by Alana Wise

Howard University's student newspaper hit 100. The paper that Zora Neale Hurston helped found is still going strong.

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App State student arrested and charged for stabbing another student, according to campus police

2:29pm April 12, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Appalachian State Police are investigating a stabbing incident on campus that took place Thursday afternoon. One of two suspects has been arrested and charged with a felony crime.

An elementary school in Kansas is combating bad behavior — by putting kids to work

9:14am April 12, 2024

by Suzanne Perez

A pilot program in elementary schools gives kids meaningful work as a way to handle post-pandemic behavior problems.

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Education

Morning news brief

5:06am April 11, 2024

President Biden hosts the leaders of Japan and the Philippines. EU lawmakers approve overhaul of the bloc's migration laws. High school seniors aren't filling out a federal student aid application.

Education

The number of high school seniors who have filled out FAFSA is down from last year

5:06am April 11, 2024

High school seniors aren't filling out a federal student aid application. This year's form is supposed to be simpler, but it's had problems. What does this mean for who goes to college and where?