students

A 4% income tax on millionaires will make lunch free for Massachusetts K-12 students

5:01am August 18, 2023

by Ayana Archie

Massachusetts voters approved the Fair Share Amendment in November. It places a 4% tax on incomes above $1 million, in addition to the state's standard income tax of 5%.

Arts & Music

Eastern Music Festival set to begin its 62nd season

5:21pm May 25, 2023

by David Ford

Next month the nationally recognized Eastern Music Festival and summer e

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Messages of support for teacher Abby Zwerner, who was shot by a 6-year-old student, grace the front door of Richneck Elementary School Newport News, Va. on Jan. 9, 2023. Zwerner said Monday, March 20, that she has had four surgeries and has gone through a challenging recovery.

National

The mom of the 6-year-old who shot his teacher is being charged with child neglect

3:27am April 11, 2023

by Ayana Archie

The child has not been charged in the shooting of Abby Zwerner, 25, a teacher at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia.

A person attending a vigil for the four University of Idaho students who were killed on Nov. 13, 2022, cries as she listens to family members talk about the victims, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Moscow, Idaho.

National

Victims' families urge love, kindness as University of Idaho campus mourns

11:35pm November 30, 2022

by The Associated Press

Relatives of four slain University of Idaho classmates urged hundreds of students to raise their eyes from grief and focus on love and the future.

National

All victims in a car crash that killed 3 are likely Indiana State University students

1:55am August 22, 2022

by Ayana Archie

The car veered off the road in Riley, Indiana and crashed into a tree. The vehicle was on fire when officials arrived on the scene.

A Dallas Independent School District bus departs L.L. Hotchkiss Elementary school after dropping off students, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, in Dallas.

Students in a Dallas school district must wear clear backpacks after Uvalde shooting

10:18am July 19, 2022

by Ayana Archie

The decision was made using a parent and student survey, as well as by the district's internal and external safety task forces.

Education

Pine Hall Elementary will remain open as district monitors enrollment

4:22pm July 07, 2022

by Keri Brown

A Stokes County elementary school that officials had discussed closing will remain open for now, despite enrollment numbers.

University of Oregon students and staff protest on campus in Eugene, Ore. in May of 2014, against sexual violence in the wake of allegations of rape brought against three UO basketball players by a fellow student.

Critics say campus sex assault rules fall short and need an overhaul

4:39am June 17, 2022

by The Associated Press

On the 50th anniversary of Title IX President Biden is expected to announce new rules governing the protection of sexual assault and harassment accusers in education.

Cameron Frazier and Gabrielle Cistrunk. Cameron wore an embroidered white suit, with blue sequins on the lapel and the bottom of the legs. His shoes featured blue sequin trim.

Arts

At this prom, black tie takes a back seat

9:14am May 27, 2022

by Tekella Foster

Prom used to be all about the girls' dresses. But now young men are setting fashion trends with their own outfits.

Politics & Government

Greensboro mayoral race: Eric Robert sees himself as a citizens' advocate

5:58pm May 11, 2022

by David Ford

Greensboro's nonpartisan primary elections for City Council and mayor take place next Tuesday with the top two mayoral vote-getters squaring off in Greensboro's

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