A growing state-level initiative An increasing number of states across the United States are introducing policies that restrict or ban students’ use of cell phones during school hours. As of this year, 31 states and the District of Columbia have enacted such measures, aiming to foster better focus and academic
Two children killed and several others injured in church attack On Wednesday morning, a shooting disrupted a Mass at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, leaving two children dead and at least 18 people injured, including elderly parishioners and several students. Authorities confirmed the victims as 10-year-old Harper Moyski and 8-year-old
Incident during first week of classes A shooting on Wednesday morning at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to 17 people, including 14 minors. The attack occurred around 8:30 a.m. during a Mass held inside the church. Authorities reported that the gunman
Entering school after an unusual early childhood The early years of millions of children born in 2020 were shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, with limited social interaction and high parental stress. Now, many of these children — sometimes referred to as “COVID kindergartners” — are entering kindergarten, raising questions about
The challenge of equal access to AI learning Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a crucial topic in schools, but access to this education remains uneven. While some districts have integrated computer science and AI programs, others, particularly in rural or low-income areas, struggle to provide students and teachers with the
Maryland judge rules against measures limiting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives A federal court in Maryland has struck down two actions by the U.S. Department of Education that sought to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools and universities nationwide. U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher ruled that the
La prueba de aptitud física presidencial, que en su día fue una tradición escolar, podría volver Una nueva orden ejecutiva firmada por el presidente de los Estados Unidos tiene como objetivo recuperar la prueba de aptitud física que en su día fue obligatoria para los estudiantes de entre 10 y 17 años. La prueba de aptitud física presidencial, que se suspendió en 2013, incluía ejercicios como flexiones, carreras y pruebas de flexibilidad.
La universidad recupera subvenciones y pone fin a las investigaciones federales La Universidad Brown ha llegado a un acuerdo con el Gobierno federal por el que se restablecen numerosas subvenciones suspendidas y se dan por concluidas las investigaciones sobre presuntas prácticas discriminatorias. Como parte del acuerdo, la institución aportará 50 millones de dólares durante diez años a organizaciones de desarrollo laboral de Rhode Island.
La universidad pagará una multa durante tres años y aplicará medidas contra el antisemitismo La Universidad de Columbia ha llegado a un acuerdo de 221 millones de dólares con el Gobierno federal de Estados Unidos tras una serie de investigaciones y largas negociaciones. El acuerdo restablece el acceso de la universidad a aproximadamente 1300 millones de dólares en fondos federales previamente congelados e incluye el compromiso
Key Changes for Students, Schools, and Higher Education A sweeping new law, referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” recently signed by the President, brings major reforms to education, social assistance, and tax policy. These changes will affect students at all levels, public schools, colleges, and several federal assistance
The U.S. Department of Justice released an additional batch of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, adding new material that includes hundreds of references to President Donald Trump. The disclosure forms part of a broader, congressionally mandated effort to make public all federal records connected to Epstein’s activities,
The historical drama The Choral is set in 1916, at a moment when World War I was reshaping communities across Europe. Against the backdrop of global conflict, the film focuses on Ramsden, a fictional town in northern England whose peaceful appearance contrasts sharply with the reality of conscription, loss, and
The U.S. federal government is preparing to reinstate wage garnishment for student loan borrowers who remain in default, marking a major shift in federal student debt enforcement after several years of suspended collections. The policy change is expected to take effect in early 2026 and will gradually expand throughout the