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July 4, 2024 at 10:30 AM
States see new wave of legislation including religion in public education
Conservative legislators are behind a recent wave of policies mandating the teaching of Christian religious texts in public schools.
July 4, 2024 at 10:30 AM
July 3, 2024 at 11:06 PM
Former inmate lands internship at Ivy League school
Mary McCrary took a coding class in prison that changed her life. She was later accepted into a coding internship at Princeton University.
July 3, 2024 at 11:06 PM
July 3, 2024 at 11:00 PM
New lawsuit accuses Northwestern’s law school of biased hiring practices
The complaint alleges the university's law school gives hiring preference to women and racial minorities with “mediocre” records. Our panel weighs in.
July 3, 2024 at 11:00 PM
July 3, 2024 at 9:47 PM
State passes bill encouraging school districts to ban students' phone use during day
Pennsylvania’s Senate has passed legislation to encourage school districts to effectively ban students’ use of cellphones during the school day
July 3, 2024 at 9:47 PM
July 3, 2024 at 7:46 PM
'It made my heart smile': Dad surprises daughter with graduation present
A New York dad and his graduating daughter are going viral after he surprised her with a thoughtful and special gift to celebrate her big milestone.
July 3, 2024 at 7:46 PM
July 3, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Woman goes from prison to Princeton University
Mary McCrary said a coding class she took in prison changed the course of her life.
July 3, 2024 at 6:29 PM
July 2, 2024 at 5:11 PM
America’s children are falling behind
New data shows the nation’s youngest children are struggling to reach some critical developmental and social milestones. ABC News’ Lionel Moise explains why COVID lockdowns may be to blame.
July 2, 2024 at 5:11 PM
July 2, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Young kids struggling post-pandemic: Report
A report in The New York Times discusses teachers' observations about the effects of the pandemic on young students, some of whom have issues with speech, sitting still and more.
July 2, 2024 at 12:47 PM
June 30, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Louisiana's Ten Commandments classroom requirement funding, enforced questions
As a legal battle ensues over a new Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms, the details of exactly how the mandate will be implemented and enforced remain unclear
June 30, 2024 at 8:22 PM
June 29, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Why a Louisiana law raises preferential treatment concerns
Christians and Jews believe in the Ten Commandments — just not necessarily the version that will hang in every public school and state-funded college classroom in Louisiana
June 29, 2024 at 1:10 PM
June 28, 2024 at 10:01 PM
3 million student loan borrowers to be placed in payment pause
The pause would be very similar to the pandemic-era student loan moratorium – borrowers would not need to make payments and interest would not accrue.
June 28, 2024 at 10:01 PM
June 28, 2024 at 1:12 AM
Oklahoma state superintendent orders schools to teach the Bible
Oklahoma's top education official is ordering public schools to incorporate the Bible into lessons for grades 5 through 12
June 28, 2024 at 1:12 AM
June 28, 2024 at 12:37 AM
Oklahoma public schools must teach the Bible, state superintendent announces
All Oklahoma schools are immediately mandated to include the Bible and the Ten Commandments in their curricula, the state's chief education officer said in a memorandum.
June 28, 2024 at 12:37 AM
June 26, 2024 at 10:22 PM
This 12-year-old is graduating high school
Suborno Isaac Bari skipped 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th and 11th grade. Now, he's going to New York University.
June 26, 2024 at 10:22 PM
June 26, 2024 at 9:09 PM
12-year-old graduates from high school, heading to college for double degree
A 12-year-old student is graduating from Malverne High School in New York, making him the youngest to graduate from the school, according to the school district.
June 26, 2024 at 9:09 PM
June 25, 2024 at 6:46 PM
New York City charter school fosters inclusive art education
New York City Charter School of the Arts is the only arts-integrated charter middle school in New York, letting students learn at a level where they can create something they are proud of.
June 25, 2024 at 6:46 PM
June 25, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Families sue over Louisiana Ten Commandments classroom requirement
Nine Louisiana families with children in public schools are challenging Louisiana's law requiring public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments.
June 25, 2024 at 5:08 PM
June 25, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Federal judge halts parts of Biden’s student loan repayment plan
ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous discusses the latest economic trends.
June 25, 2024 at 5:01 PM
June 25, 2024 at 3:10 AM
Lawsuit challenges Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments classroom display
Civil liberties groups have filed a lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s new law mandating that the Ten Commandments must be displayed in every public school classroom
June 25, 2024 at 3:10 AM
June 22, 2024 at 1:40 AM
The story behind the viral video of kid's kindergarten graduation on plane
You may have seen this video of Xavier having his kindergarten graduation on an airplane after missing his actual graduation ceremony. Mom Janeiry Rivas says it shows how God watches over her family.
June 22, 2024 at 1:40 AM
June 21, 2024 at 11:16 PM
Nationwide crackdowns on smartphone and social media in schools
Parents and lawmakers are tightening the reins on social media and smartphone usage in schools coast to coast. Our panel explores what parents need to know and what states could be next.
June 21, 2024 at 11:16 PM
June 21, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Why this Texas musical theater teacher won the 2024 Inspiring Teacher Award
Before Paul Fillingim was the artistic director at Reagan High School in San Antonio, Texas, he was just a kid in love with theater.
June 21, 2024 at 7:30 PM
June 21, 2024 at 2:47 PM
Pay teachers more?
A new proposal would require teachers make at least $60,000 per year. But critics claim schools have enough money, they’re just not spending it well. ABC News' Lionel Moise reports.
June 21, 2024 at 2:47 PM
June 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Louisiana becomes 1st state to require Ten Commandments in classrooms
Louisiana's new law requires all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, sparking preparations for a legal battle by civil liberties groups.
June 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM
June 20, 2024 at 11:16 PM
Louisiana now requiring the 10 Commandments to be displayed in public schools
This controversial new law makes Louisiana the first state to require public school classrooms, from preschool to college, to display the Ten Commandments.
June 20, 2024 at 11:16 PM
June 20, 2024 at 8:02 PM
NY and LA move forward with cellphone ban proposals
ABC News' Zohreen Shah speaks with parents and students for their reactions on the cellphone ban proposals aimed at protecting children online in schools.
June 20, 2024 at 8:02 PM
June 20, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Ten Commandments in school
Louisiana has become the first state to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in classrooms. ABC News' Andrea Fujii reports on the debate the new law is sparking over church and state.
June 20, 2024 at 3:20 PM
June 20, 2024 at 2:58 PM
Mom and her twin babies get graduation ceremonies
The staff at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Birth Center celebrated mom Sarah Tov and her twin babies with two graduation ceremonies.
June 20, 2024 at 2:58 PM
June 20, 2024 at 1:47 PM
New Louisiana law requires public classrooms to display Ten Commandments
A new state law will require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public classroom in the state by 2025.
June 20, 2024 at 1:47 PM
June 20, 2024 at 1:16 AM
Louisiana public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms
Louisiana became the first state to pass a law that requires a display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms from kindergarten to state colleges.
June 20, 2024 at 1:16 AM
June 19, 2024 at 3:34 PM
105-year-old takes home Stanford master's degree
Virginia Hilsop walked across the stage to receive her master's degree in education more than 80 years after she started her academic journey.
June 19, 2024 at 3:34 PM
June 19, 2024 at 2:50 PM
2nd-largest school district votes to ban cellphones, social media
The Los Angeles Unified School District board passed the ban one day after the U.S. surgeon general called for an immediate warning label on social media platforms.
June 19, 2024 at 2:50 PM
June 19, 2024 at 12:17 PM
2nd-largest school district votes to ban cellphones and social media for students
The governing board of the Los Angeles Unified School District has voted to ban cellphone and social media use for students during school days.
June 19, 2024 at 12:17 PM
June 18, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Family surprises daughter with mariachi at graduation ceremony
Cue all the tears!
June 18, 2024 at 10:11 PM
June 18, 2024 at 9:33 PM
LA School District approves ban on cellphones for students
In what may set precedent for other districts, LAUSD, the second largest school district in the nation, will ban students from having cellphones during the school day.
June 18, 2024 at 9:33 PM
June 18, 2024 at 2:58 PM
Los Angeles Unified School District to consider cellphone ban
A proposal seeks to address kids being distracted by social media as well as concerns over cyberbullying, along with improving learning and lessening anxiety.
June 18, 2024 at 2:58 PM
June 18, 2024 at 2:47 PM
Los Angeles school district to vote on cell phone ban in school
This vote could set a precedent for schools across the country.
June 18, 2024 at 2:47 PM
June 17, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Sasha Beckette-Abdullah promotes literacy in underserved communities
Beckett-Abdullah inspires Ohio’s Black children with books representing Black culture, people, and experiences. She has donated over 6,000 books, fostering a love for reading among local youth.
June 17, 2024 at 7:09 PM
June 15, 2024 at 4:09 PM
23 sets of twins graduate from MA high school
At the Pollard Middle School in Needham, Massachusetts, 23 sets of twins graduated which is about 10% of the class.
June 15, 2024 at 4:09 PM
June 15, 2024 at 2:39 AM
Navy dad flies 17 hours to surprise son at high school graduation.
David Randy Castillo had no idea his father had flown 17 hours from his post in the South China Sea just to witness him graduate from Brackenridge High School.
June 15, 2024 at 2:39 AM
June 11, 2024 at 8:09 PM
AP African American studies dropped in South Carolina, prompting criticism
South Carolina Department of Education has decided to eliminate Advanced Placement African American Studies in its high schools.
June 11, 2024 at 8:09 PM
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Teacher goes above and beyond for former student
Five-year-old Ezra Toczek's preschool teacher Carissa Fisher would also become his life-saving liver donor.
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Medical school at the Cherokee Nation graduates inaugural class of doctors
The first tribally affiliated medical school in the nation recently graduated its inaugural class.
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46 medical students graduate from 1st tribally affiliated medical school
The Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation opened its doors in 2020.
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17-year-old becomes youngest person to earn doctorate degree
Dorothy Jean Tillman earned her associate degree at 10, bachelor's degree at 13 and her master's degree at 15.
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Dad shares emotional video about daughter's school achievements
Ralmon McAfee is proud of the four awards his daughter Ma'Kynzeigh won at school!
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Former Yale Law School Associate Dean on Hunter Biden's charges
ABC News' Trevor Ault speaks with former Yale Law School Associate Dean Asha Rangappa about the felony gun charges the president's son is facing in federal court.
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Homeless student graduates high school as valedictorian
Elijah Hogan, a resident at the Covenant House shelter in New Orleans, is attending Xavier University in the fall.
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Graduating mom gets master's hood from 3-year-old son: 'I hope he never forgets it'
Natasha S. Alford, a New Jersey mom, opens up about her master’s graduation and receiving her master’s hood from her 3-year-old son at commencement.
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Ms. Rachel’s incredible NYU graduation speech will give you all the feels
Try not to cry while listening to Ms. Rachel’s emotional graduation speech at NYU’s Steinhardt School.
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