Police killed student outside Wisconsin school after reports of someone with a weapon, official says
Police shot and killed a student outside a middle school in Wisconsin after reports of someone with a weapon, prompting an hourslong lockdown.
Some details about the incident were provided, but key questions remain unanswered, leaving uncertainty about the exact circumstances of the shooting. [ more ]
$6.1 billion in student loan debt canceled for enrollees at for-profit Art Institutes
The Biden administration is canceling $6.1 billion in student loan debt for former Art Institute students, aiming to provide relief from fraudulent practices and exorbitant tuition fees. [ more ]
Biden Cancels $6B in Debt for Former Students of the Art Institutes
The Biden administration will cancel $6 billion in student loans for Art Institutes attendees due to fraud and deceit, erasing loans for 317,000 individuals. [ more ]
Biden forgives more than $6 billion in loans for 317,000 Art Institutes students
President Biden announced $6.1 billion student loan forgiveness for 317,000 borrowers from The Art Institutes due to false data and misleading practices. [ more ]
The student movement against the war in Gaza has sparked national protests, impacting institutions and potentially influencing the upcoming Presidential election. [ more ]
Campus Police Are Among the Armed Heavies Cracking Down on Students
The widespread criminalization of student dissent has been compared to the Occupy protests of 2011, with both state and university-based police departments engaging in violent behavior. [ more ]
Pro-Palestinian student protesters break through police fencing at MIT
Pro-Palestinian protesters at MIT broke through police blockades calling for an end to Gaza violence. Columbia University cancels commencement amidst pro-Palestinian protests. [ more ]
Biden Cancels $6.1 Billion in Debt for Former Art Institute Students
The Biden administration canceled over $6 billion in student debt for 317,000 Art Institutes attendees due to the schools' misleading practices. [ more ]
The botched FAFSA rollout leaves students in limbo. Some wonder if their college dreams will survive.
The delayed FAFSA application process is causing significant stress for high school seniors, hindering college enrollment decisions and financial planning. [ more ]
As States Resist Federal Gender Rules, Schools Are Caught in the Middle
Biden administration's new civil rights regulations require transgender accommodations in schools under Title IX, sparking conflicts in Republican-led states. [ more ]
Chancellor David Banks: We can't look away from antisemitism in our schools
Chancellor David Banks emphasizes the importance of addressing antisemitism in New York City public schools and the need for leaders to confront hate and intolerance. [ more ]
Columbia and Emory University Cancel Graduation Ceremonies
Universities cancelling main graduation ceremonies due to student protests, focusing on smaller school-based celebrations for safety and efficiency. [ more ]
A private high school in Mountain View was required to pay $1 million to two students for unjust expulsion over an acne mask photo, setting a precedent for fair procedures at California private schools. [ more ]
More than 380,000 additional NYC students had personal info hacked, bringing total to over 1M
Over 380,000 NYC public school students had personal data hacked, totaling over 1 million affected. DOE offers free credit monitoring services post-security breach. [ more ]
25 Cal Poly Humboldt protesters arrested, Columbia students take over building in escalation of Israel-Hamas war demonstrations
Protesters at Columbia University took over a building, unfurling a Palestinian flag, in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war. [ more ]
Active Shooter' Is Neutralized' Near Wisconsin Middle School, Officials Say
School officials in Mount Horeb, Wis., neutralized an active shooter near a middle school, with no reported injuries to others except the assailant. [ more ]
Amid school crime spike, task force wants L.A. campuses to decide whether they need police
Allowing individual Los Angeles public school campuses to decide about stationing police officers, reversing recent wins by anti-police student activists. [ more ]
Columbia University cancels main commencement ceremony following protests that roiled campus for weeks
Columbia University canceled its large commencement ceremony due to ongoing protests, opting for smaller school-based events for individual student recognition. [ more ]
Madness at Columbia University: Pro-Palestine protesters storm and seize campus building as chaos intensifies | amNewYork
Chaos erupted at Columbia University as pro-Palestine protesters occupied a building, causing destruction and demanding divestment from institutions tied to Israel. [ more ]
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Students arrested at CUNY's Gaza Solidarity Encampment faced police violence and arrests, sparking protests and comparisons to historical events. [ more ]
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The Student Crackdown Didn't Start Last Week. Months of Repression Got Us Here.
US college campuses witnessing a surge in pro-Palestine student activism amidst continuous crackdown on supporters, sparking concerns among legal scholars. [ more ]
Critics label protests as antisemitic, while universities struggle to balance free speech and avoiding disruptions. Some diverse groups participate in demonstrations. [ more ]
House Republicans to Examine K-12 Schools in Latest Antisemitism Hearing
House Republicans are investigating antisemitism in elementary and secondary schools, focusing on incidents like shouting 'Kill the Jews' and controversial lesson plans and maps. [ more ]
2,000 Campus Protesters for Gaza Have Been Arrested. Momentum's Only Building.
Student protesters at University of Florida encampment for Gaza face potential arrest for sleeping, as they struggle to maintain a continuous presence. [ more ]
How Is This Antisemitism Hearing Different From Ones on College Campuses?
K-12 leaders face similar challenges as college presidents regarding antisemitism and anti-Israel activism, differing in how pro-Palestinian speech is handled due to stricter standards in public schools. [ more ]
Gen Z Is Choosing Trade Schools as a Fast Track to Business | Entrepreneur
Gen Z values entrepreneurship, with a growing interest in trade schools as a pathway to unlock entrepreneurial aspirations and bypass rising education costs. [ more ]
How Parents, Students Reacted to Their School Leaders Testifying on the Hill
The congressional hearing on antisemitism involved school district leaders defending against accusations of inadequately addressing antisemitism, with conflicting perspectives among parents and attendees. [ more ]
Presidents grapple with how to respond to student protesters
Presidents at different universities respond differently to student protests regarding divestment from Israel, showing the challenges of balancing various stakeholders' interests. [ more ]