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November 20, 2024 at 10:12 PM
This top American college is going tuition-free for families making less than $200K
MIT tuition was $57,986 for the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the average for four-year private institutions in the U.S.
November 20, 2024 at 10:12 PM
November 20, 2024 at 9:55 PM
MIT to waive tuition for families making less than $200,000
Additionally, students whose family income is below $100,000 will see their entire MIT experience paid for.
November 20, 2024 at 9:55 PM
November 20, 2024 at 4:06 AM
Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessons
The Texas State Board of Education has given initial approval to a Bible-infused curriculum that would be optional for public schools to adopt for lessons from kindergarten through fifth grade
November 20, 2024 at 4:06 AM
November 19, 2024 at 3:21 PM
What eliminating the Department of Education could mean for students, schools
President-elect Donald Trump has proposed a plan to eliminate the Department of Education to “send all education work and needs back to the States."
November 19, 2024 at 3:21 PM
November 19, 2024 at 1:42 AM
32 US students among Rhodes scholarship recipients for 2025
A group of 32 students from the United States have been selected to attend the University of Oxford as part of the prestigious Rhodes scholar program in the coming year
November 19, 2024 at 1:42 AM
November 18, 2024 at 5:56 PM
Georgia moves forward in creating voucher program for private and home schools
A new Georgia program that will give up to $6,500 a year to some families to pay for private school tuition or home-schooling expenses will begin accepting applications in early 2025
November 18, 2024 at 5:56 PM
November 17, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Yale University launches Beyoncé course
Yale professor Daphne A. Brooks joins ABC News Live to discuss her new course.
November 17, 2024 at 4:01 PM
November 16, 2024 at 5:43 AM
More states are ditching exams as high school graduation requirements
When Massachusetts voters decided to ditch the state’s high school graduation exams on Election Day, they joined a growing trend that has steadily chipped away at the use of high-stakes tests for the past two decades
November 16, 2024 at 5:43 AM
November 15, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Trump wants to end 'wokeness' in education, vowing to use federal money as leverage
President-elect Donald Trump has a vision for education that revolves around a single goal: to rid America’s schools of perceived “wokeness” and “left-wing indoctrination.”
November 15, 2024 at 5:17 PM
November 15, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Texas may finally pass school choice in 2025
A school-voucher-like program could pass in Texas after the 2024 election.
November 15, 2024 at 3:12 PM
November 13, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Law requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms blocked by Louisiana judge
Louisiana's new law requiring all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments was temporarily blocked on Tuesday.
November 13, 2024 at 5:42 PM
November 13, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Judge blocks Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms
Louisiana's new law requiring all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments was temporarily blocked on Tuesday.
November 13, 2024 at 11:57 AM
November 12, 2024 at 8:15 PM
Judge blocks Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments in public schools
HB 71 was temporarily blocked on Tuesday by a judge who called it "unconstitutional on its face and in all applications."
November 12, 2024 at 8:15 PM
November 12, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Yale University is set to offer a course on Beyoncé and her legacy
Pop superstar Beyoncé and her expansive cultural legacy will be the subject of a new course next year at Yale University
November 12, 2024 at 3:45 PM
November 11, 2024 at 9:57 PM
Dismantling the Department of Education? Trump's plan for schools in his second term
Trump has proposed featuring prayer in public schools and dismantling the Department of Education.
November 11, 2024 at 9:57 PM
November 7, 2024 at 6:45 PM
How Trump could change education in America
Donald Trump’s Agenda47 has called for eliminating the Department of Education and ending tenure laws.
November 7, 2024 at 6:45 PM
November 2, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Colleges failed to address antisemitism, House GOP report finds
It says universities have failed to adequately discipline antisemitic conduct.
November 2, 2024 at 9:36 PM
October 31, 2024 at 6:11 PM
State's Department of Education urges schools to ban or restrict cellphones
The state's Department of Education says phones affect students' mental health and learning.
October 31, 2024 at 6:11 PM
October 31, 2024 at 12:41 PM
Oregon Education Department recommends cellphone ban
The department is encouraging the ban, with some educators saying bans have improved learning outcomes and social skills.
October 31, 2024 at 12:41 PM
October 28, 2024 at 11:08 PM
'Thank you, Jesus!': Mom rejoices after daughter passes New York bar exam
After a moment of total disbelief, Ayale William’s mom, Melrose Cambell, couldn’t stop singing in happiness for her daughter’s milestone accomplishment.
October 28, 2024 at 11:08 PM
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Student loan debt relief hits major milestone
Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal discusses the program’s changing course and how more than a million public workers are now free from student loan debt.
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The 2024 election could have a big impact on education policy
How education is impacting the 2024 election and what school choice ballot measures are on the ballot.
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Members of 'Little Rock Nine' reflect on 70 years since Brown v. Board of Education
The "Little Rock Nine" were the first African American students to attend Little Rock Central High School following Brown v. Board.
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Parents sue school after son punished for using AI on paper
The parents of a Massachusetts teenager are suing his high school after they said he was accused of cheating for using AI on an assignment.
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Parents accuse school employees of giving students 'sleep aid' stickers
Lisa Luviano said she noticed a starry-like design sticker on her daughter.
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The school choice debate divides Dems and GOP ahead of election
Educational Savings Accounts have increased around the country and are a divisive topic, including between presidential candidates. But what do educational leaders think?
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California bans legacy admissions in all colleges, universities
California has become the fourth state to ban legacy admissions. The move comes after the SCOTUS decision to limit affirmative action.
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A look at the 2025 best college rankings
The U.S. News & World Report released its annual list of Best Colleges and Universities in the country, and some of the rankings may be surprising.
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What you need to know about the Sept. 30 education relief deadline
The White House is touting a pandemic-era education relief fund that exhausted 90% of available funds by today's deadline.
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Students learn to tackle food waste, hunger through school program
ABC News' Ginger Zee reports on an elementary school in Atlanta where students are tackling food waste and hunger issues through a composting program.
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Tufts announces investigation into workout hospitalizations
A dozen of the university's lacrosse players were treated for rhabdomyolysis, a condition that causes muscles to disintegrate, after a workout led by a graduate-turned-Navy SEAL.
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Penn suspends controversial law professor Amy Wax over alleged racist remarks
The University of Pennsylvania will impose major sanctions against Carey Law School professor Amy Wax, who has been accused of racist, homophobic, and sexist remarks.
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California schools required to restrict cellphone usage in classrooms
School in California will now be required to limit or ban the usage of smartphones in schools under a new state law.
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By the Numbers: The increasing number of banned books
A look at the numbers behind the increasing number of banned books in America, how over 10,000 titles are no longer allowed to be on public school shelves.
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Gov. Newsom signs bill restricting cellphone use in California schools
School districts, county offices of education and charter schools will have until July 1, 2026, to develop and implement a plan.
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Mom dances with joy after son finds out he passed nursing exam
Abel Mezemer is following his mom's footsteps who was a nurse for 25 years.
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Meet the 10-year-old teaching science on social media
Sean Atitsogbe found his love for science at a young age.
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As Banned Books Week begins, report finds over 10,000 books removed last school year
It's nearly triple the amount banned the previous year, an advocacy group said.
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US schools still struggle with segregation 70 years after Brown v. Board of Education
Despite Brown v. Board of Education and the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the U.S. has implemented policies that further segregate Black students based on race and poverty.
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School districts across US work to keep students safe on the road
ABC News' Em Nguyen reports on school districts finding new ways to crack down on illegal bus crossings posing risks to students, including increasing fines to passing drivers.
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Here's what not to say to teachers, according to a teacher
Molly Dugan, known as Miss Dugan on TikTok, gives us non-teachers a valuable little lesson plan.
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Teachers share frustrations, ideas on cellphones in school
Our series of "Tech Tug of War" looks at teachers' ideas and frustration as schools enact new guidelines on the use of smartphones in schools.
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The story behind viral video of a teacher rapping to Drake on 1st day of school
You may have seen this video of high school teacher Natalie Kaczmarski rapping her own rendition of "Rich Baby Daddy" by Drake. It shows how rapping helps her be an effective math teacher.
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Back-to-school scams and how to avoid them
Sophisticated scammers can target you from multiple angles as you gear up for school.
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Matthew McConaughey shares how his initiative aims to make schools safer
Matthew McConaughey joined "GMA" to discuss the Greenlights Grant Initiative, one year after he co-founded the project with his wife Camila Alves McConaughey.
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Matthew McConaughey’s mission to make schools safer
The actor is on a mission to make America's schools safer through the work of the Greenlights Grant Initiative he co-founded with his wife Camila Alves.
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Parents, teachers talk safer schools with Matthew McConaughey
McConaughey’s book, “Greenlights,” is out in paperback on Nov. 12.
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Educators reflect on McConaughey’s Greenlight Grants Initiative
Superintendents who have been a part of the Greenlights Grants Initiative discuss the program’s impact.
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Not all parents approve of school smartphone bans
ABC News' Deborah Roberts looks at why some parents are against keeping the devices away from their kids.
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By the Numbers: Youth sports, big bucks
The big business of youth sports continues to grow as high school and amateur competitions increasingly grab hold of our attention and wallets.
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