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Dave Dein / Patterson High School

8:20pm Oct 16, 2021

National National Economy Education

High schoolers are training to drive 18-wheelers amid a shortage of truck drivers

by Jonathan Franklin

The trucking industry is short 68,000 drivers. By 2028, industry officials fear the number could jump to more than 100,000. A California high school allows seniors to learn trucking skills.
3:07pm Sep 14, 2021

Environment Environment

Winston-Salem High School Activists To Strike Over Lack Of Climate Change Action

by David Ford

A group of Triad high school students is planning to strike this week to draw attention to climate change issues. They are calling on government representatives to act.

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6:23pm Sep 01, 2021

Crime Crime

Shooting At Mount Tabor High School In Winston-Salem

by Associated Press

Officials say one student was killed in a shooting at Mount Tabor High School in Winston-Salem Wednesday. According to authorities, the suspect – also a student at Mount Tabor – has now been taken into custody without incident.
Rachel Berry/The Courier-Tribune

11:21am Jun 08, 2021

National National Education

A Student Punished For Wearing A Mexican Flag At Graduation Finally Gets His Diploma

by Paul Garber

Ever Lopez' act became a flashpoint in the city of Asheboro, fueling threats and social media attacks. Lopez said he wore the flag out of pride for his Mexican roots.
Courtesy of Bao Ha

8:22am Apr 05, 2021

National National Economy

Generation Unemployed: Another Class Of Graduates Faces Pandemic-Scarred Future

by Sam Gringlas

Although the overall jobs market is starting to come back, youth unemployment remains stubbornly high, creating a lot of anxiety among the latest class of college and high school seniors.

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7:00am Feb 28, 2021

National National Health & Safety

Alaska Town Now Vaccinating Everyone 16 And Older

by Katherine Rose

Everyone in Sitka, Alaska, who's age 16 or older can get the COVID-19 vaccination. The tribal health service there has been so efficient, they've already vaccinated those at higher risk.
Frederic Cirou / PhotoAlto/Getty Images

10:52am Feb 09, 2021

National National Education

Teachers Knock On Doors Looking For Students Who've Disappeared From Online Learning

by Robbie Feinberg

Many school districts across the country have reported big downturns in attendance as they've shifted to remote learning. Some students have dropped off the map entirely.

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8:54pm Jan 21, 2021

Education Education

WS/FC Schools Delays Return For Most High School Students

by Keri Brown

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education voted on Thursday night to modify its re-entry plan for high school students.
11:52pm Jan 12, 2021

Education Education

Guilford County Schools Delays Reentry For Middle, High School Students

by Keri Brown

Guilford County Schools is delaying bringing back middle and high school students for in-person instruction for at least three weeks.
7:35pm Sep 22, 2020

Health & Safety Health & Safety Education

Parents, Child Charged After Underage Drinking Party Led School To Online Classes

by Reese Oxner

The party, which police estimate had at least 50 students in attendance, led to the local high school delaying in-person learning by two weeks as a precaution against COVID-19.
Charles Krupa / AP

6:22pm Sep 17, 2020

Health & Safety Health & Safety Education

Child Positive For Coronavirus Was Sent To School Anyway. Others Quarantining Now

by Reese Oxner

Nearly 30 Massachusetts high school students are quarantining after parents sent their child to school despite receiving a positive diagnosis days before.
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7:26pm Jul 30, 2020

National National Science

High School Senior's Tool To End Food Insecurity Wins National Competition

by Reena Advani

Lillian Kay Petersen, 17, has won the Regeneron Science Talent Search, a top science and math competition for high school seniors. Her winning project: a tool to predict crop harvests.

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