Federal civil rights data shows Black students are disciplined at disproportionately high rates. The Trump administration says "racial balancing" is discrimination.
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America's Talking rounds up three education stories: national teachers union political spending, a new Texas child-safety proposal, and a Georgia school board suspension. National teachers unions direct at least 10% of their annual budgets to lobbying and political activism, according to The…
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You don’t have to spend a fortune on back-to-school shopping, especially if you already have supplies at home. Backpacks and lunchboxes often just need a wash, and you can reuse pens, binders, or even extra notebook paper. When buying new, invest in durable gear like quality backpacks that l…
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Republican President Donald Trump targeted universities with probes and federal funding suspension threats over pro-Palestinian protests.
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'Beyond each number, there is a name, a family, a victim of anti-semitic attacks and harassment.' Marina Rosenberg joins Benita Levin on #TheRundown as study finds 2025 was deadliest year for attacks on Jews in diaspora in 30 years
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The U.S. Education Department said it partnered with the Justice Department to look at the issue, and enforcement actions could include "applicable judicial proceedings and potential loss of federal funding."
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A growing number of universities are rolling out a new kind of financial aid pledge: If your family earns less than $100,000 or so, tuition is free.
Trump Slashes Foreign Student Visa Limits to 4 Years: The Trump administration has announced a major proposed change to U.S. immigration policy that would place fixed time limits on visas for international students, exchange visitors, and foreign journalists. If implemented, the new Departme…
The change came after a federal judge issued a court order temporarily blocking a Trump administration rule that reclassified graduate degrees in nursing and other fields as nonprofessional.
François Picard is pleased to welcome Dr. Gershon Baskin, Middle East Director of the International Communities Organisation and former hostage negotiator. One thousand days after the outbreak of the Gaza war, Gershon Baskin shares a stark assessment of Israel's political and strategic traje…
Changes taking effect July 1 could affect millions of borrowers who carried an average of $33,770 in student debt in 2025, according to the Education Data Initiative.
New student loan plans promise simplicity, but do the fine print details make it harder for borrowers? We break down the changes.
With one of the highest rates of student homelessness in the nation, Oregon school districts struggle to address unhoused students' needs and ensure they graduate on time.
Oregon already has one of the highest rates of homeless students, ranking sixth in the nation, trailing behind New York, West Virginia, California, Washington and Missouri, respectively.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
Multiple baby goats at a North Carolina mobile petting zoo had rabies and may have been in direct contact with people at events while infectious, state health officials said.
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A first responder ran an emergency blood supply 1.5 miles into the gorge, where paramedics were with the patient.
A Black Hawk helicopter crew positions the aircraft to rescue a man from Shortoff Mountain on Sunday.
A Black Hawk helicopter based in Salisbury rescued an injured man after he fell 15 to 20 feet on Shortoff Mountain on Sunday.
A Black Hawk helicopter based in Salisbury rescued an injured man after he fell 15 to 20 feet on Shortoff Mountain on Sunday.
During the Iran war's on-and-off fighting, shuttle diplomacy and failed peace talks, military families experienced a “roller coaster of emotions.”
A massive long-term oil deal expected to grant the U.S. access to a fifth of Venezuela's crude reserves has energy experts and lawyers questioning its legality and eventual execution while calling on both governments for contract transparency.
Thousands of Taiwanese troops form a garrison on the Penghu Islands and they are training for war with China. If Beijing decides to attack, they will be on Taiwan’s frontline.
As investigators search for the missing cargo, Pabst has turned to social media to spread the word, offering a reward for information.
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The child had bruising on their side, according to court documents.
The cut wires on Fairgrove Church Road caused Catawba Valley Medical Center to be unable to send faxes, according to one of the search warrants.
The memorial for Corey Ruiz has been in place on Williamson Street since Wednesday, when Ruiz was shot dead by police there. It was still holding strong Saturday, with no sign of police or other means of removal. Protesters said they plan on staying as long as they can.
Kadin Hoger was grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets from 2 p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday.
Asheville has ended its contract with Flock Safety, the surveillance camera company under fire in the city and across the nation over privacy concerns.
Stacy Staggs should be thinking about how to celebrate her twin girls' birthdays. Instead, she's awaiting Congress's return to address a growing healthcare crisis.
Trump’s remaking of the Rose Garden continues with sculptures lining one side of the paved-over garden, facing the Oval Office.
The Charlotte Motor Speedway has had little difficulty winning favorable legislation from state lawmakers over the years — without the need of a lobbyist. Last year, lawmakers passed a law shielding the Concord speedway and other racetracks from noise and other nuisance complaints. In 2023, lawmakers gave it and other major sports venues in the state the right to set up sports betting hubs ...