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Back-to-school, back to outbreaks

As students around the country start a new school year, providers say childhood immunization rates are too low, in some places, to prevent outbreaks of diseases like measles.

Former special education teacher sentenced to 10 years in elementary school battery case

During court proceedings, Boggs admitted to hitting one female student with a cabinet door, pulling her hair, and pulling a chair out from under her.

Oklahoma public schools now require student athletes to submit ‘biological sex affidavit’

Student athletes at Oklahoma public schools are now required to complete “biological sex affidavits” to determine whether they are eligible to participate in athletics.

School’s in session, and teachers need help

A poll taken in January by the National Education Association found that 90% of members were feeling burnt out.

Educational video games work to reach students across cultures

In their office tucked away on a quiet street in Minneapolis, game developers are creating fun, interactive video games that combine math, history and culture.

FBI request for info on Uvalde shooter raises questions about interagency sharing

The FBI would not comment on the record as to why it used a process geared toward public information requests as part of its official investigation.

Three former teachers reflect on whether they would still choose the profession today

Educators wrestle with responsibilities and challenges that far exceed what they signed up for. Where do they go from here?

5 of the biggest threats today’s K-12 students and educators face don’t involve guns

Many of the threats are related to the mental health of educators and students.

Kentucky districts forced to delay due to flooding

Kentucky schools are forced to delay because of flood damages.

Ohio man ditches teaching in favor of higher pay at Walmart

A 28-year-old Ohio man is leaving his teaching job in favor of higher pay as a Walmart manager, he announced in a now-viral video.

Town hall blasts City Schools, leadership: ‘Without adequate education, you’re in prison’

Nationally renowned civil rights leader Ben Crump joined community leaders to discuss several failures inside Baltimore City Public Schools and other problems facing the city as a couple continues to sue the school system with the hope of driving change.

Author of “critical race theory” ban says Texas schools can still teach about racism

Texas schools can still teach about racism, according to the author of the "Critical Race Theory" ban.

N.J. school district gets new superintendent as board faces lawsuit, ethics complaints

The acting superintendent in Monroe will get the job permanently despite ongoing turmoil in the township over how she was selected, officials said.

Parents ready to send kids back to school, but inflation means high prices

Far fewer parents this year said they can afford their kids’ back-to-school shopping without any issues, likely a result of rising inflation and the end of the pandemic stimulus checks.

Why do teachers quit? Missouri hopes survey will help clarify

“If you really want to know what it's going to take to retain great teachers, to recruit great teachers, we've got to talk to the teachers themselves,” said Mark Walker, chair of the commission.