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TODAY.com
5 months ago
Education

High school students seen lifting car to free mom and her 2-year-old son pinned underneath

High school students in Utah lift a car to rescue a mother and her 2-year-old son trapped underneath.
About 20 students rushed to the parking lot and lifted the vehicle to allow the mother and child to be pulled to safety. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Education

More States Now Require Financial Literacy Classes in High Schools

A growing number of states are requiring financial literacy classes for high school students.
Only 7 states currently earn an A grade for their personal finance education requirements. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Education

Judge orders teens held without bail in classmate's killing

Four of the eight Las Vegas high school students accused of beating their schoolmate to death in an alley made their first appearances in adult court.
The students face one count of murder but have not been formally charged.
Police are still working to identify and locate two more students seen in the footage taking part in the beating. [ more ]
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Axios
1 week ago
Education

High school students join Gaza protests and Congress is watching

High school students across the U.S. are actively protesting the war in Gaza and garnering attention from Congress. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 day ago
Education

Peer counseling struggles to take off at Evergreen Valley High School

Peer counseling in high schools like Evergreen Valley is underutilized due to lack of awareness and trust issues among students. [ more ]
sharingdash.medianewsgroup.com
2 weeks ago
Education

More public colleges admit high schoolers even before they've applied

Public universities are adopting direct admission programs to automatically admit high school students based on academic criteria, aiming to increase diversity and ease the college application process. [ more ]
The Mercury News
1 month ago
Education

Pioneering program teaches students about local watershed

The BioSITE program at Children's Discovery Museum involves high school students in yearlong field research focusing on local watersheds.
Nearly 26,000 students from 40 schools, mainly in the San Jose Unified School District, have participated in this award-winning program since its launch. [ more ]
The Mercury News
1 month ago
Education

Amid Gaza war, South Bay Palestinian, Muslim students reach out to each other

High school students in the South Bay express fears and hopes amid the Gaza war through social media and campus activities.
Students strive to create safe spaces, build empathy, and foster dialogue among peers over Palestinian identity and culture. [ more ]
Chalkbeat
1 month ago
Education

EVENT: Meet the students and adults behind P.S. Weekly, a new podcast from Chalkbeat and The Bell

High school students creating a podcast on education issues with seasoned reporters' help.
Topics covered include migrant students, book bans, career readiness, special education, and school food. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 weeks ago
Women in technology

Women of color still lag behind in STEM jobs despite efforts to change

Highlighting innovative STEM projects by high school students at National STEM Festival. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 month ago
Science

How the solar eclipse is bringing cutting-edge science to small towns

High school students in small town Kemp, Tex., participate in a NASA-funded project to capture solar corona images during the eclipse.
The 2024 eclipse will be a significant event with totality over major American cities, providing a unique experience to millions. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Education

High-schoolers worried about antisemitism, SATs are spending thousands to apply to as many colleges as possible

High school students are applying to a record-breaking number of colleges due to concerns over campus antisemitism, changing testing policies, and the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling.
College admissions consultants are seeing students applying to 20 or more schools to increase their chances in an ultra-competitive process. [ more ]
Scary Mommy
2 months ago
Education

Watch These High School Teachers Share The Mean Things Their Students Have Said

Teachers face ruthless comments from high school students
Educators share harsh experiences from their students' comments [ more ]
silive
2 months ago
Education

Contest offers S.I. students a chance to have their artwork displayed in U.S. Capitol

High school students in Staten Island can have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol through a contest hosted by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis. [ more ]
The Mercury News
2 months ago
Education

Campbell Recreation to hold open house March 2

Residents can explore recreational opportunities at the Campbell Community Center open house on March 2nd.
Westmont High School students have artwork featured in the ArtNow exhibit at New Museum Los Gatos. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Education

Two Anaheim teenagers hospitalized after speeding car hits them on the sidewalk

A speeding car in Anaheim crashed into a group of students on the sidewalk, causing two of them to be hospitalized.
The incident is under investigation and speed is believed to be a factor in the collision. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Education

High schoolers ID possible serial killer in 40-year-old cold case - reveal their findings on true crime podcast

A group of high school students in Tennessee solved a series of cold case slayings and uncovered a potential serial killer.
The students' findings were shared in a 10-episode podcast called Murder 101. [ more ]
Cbsnews
4 months ago
Education

Seminar On Antisemitism & Racism brings NJ students together

New Jersey high school students are teaching about tolerance and understanding ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The students believe that their project on tolerance is changing their lives for the better. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

A Prince Exhibition, Curated by Teens Who Don't Especially Like Prince

A group of high school students in Newark curated an art exhibition dedicated to Prince, despite not being fans of his music.
The exhibition includes 300 artifacts on loan from a private collector and has drawn repeat visitors, including members of the New York/New Jersey Prince Fan Club. [ more ]
Brownstoner
5 months ago
Education

Ditmas Park Bookstore Highlights Work of Bensonhurst Student Writers

Local Bensonhurst students participate in a writing contest organized by a high school English teacher.
The contest aims to encourage students to develop their writing voices and inspire literary creativity. [ more ]
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