Trump administration sues Harvard, saying it violated civil rights law and seeking to recover funds
Read full article: Trump administration sues Harvard, saying it violated civil rights law and seeking to recover fundsThe Justice Department has filed a new lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing it of failing to address antisemitism on campus.
Student loans to go to Treasury Department as Trump continues to dismantle Education Department
Read full article: Student loans to go to Treasury Department as Trump continues to dismantle Education DepartmentThe U.S. Education Department is handing off a portion of its student loan portfolio to the Treasury Department.
Shaq O'Neal offering to pay for the funeral of Georgia girl, 12, who died after a fight
Read full article: Shaq O'Neal offering to pay for the funeral of Georgia girl, 12, who died after a fightShaquille O'Neal is offering to pay for the funeral of a 12-year-old Georgia girl who died days after she collapsed following a fight after school.
College Republicans sue University of Florida's president over deactivation of its chapter
Read full article: College Republicans sue University of Florida's president over deactivation of its chapterCollege Republicans at the University of Florida are suing the school president over what they call an unlawful crackdown on free speech.
A $50 million push hopes to make child care a top issue in the midterm elections
Read full article: A $50 million push hopes to make child care a top issue in the midterm electionsAn advocacy group is providing support to candidates who want to expand support for child and elder care in the midterm elections.
University of Florida moves to deactivate College Republicans after report of antisemitic behavior
Read full article: University of Florida moves to deactivate College Republicans after report of antisemitic behaviorThe University of Florida is moving to deactivate its College Republicans chapter after reports of antisemitic behavior by some members.
Justice Department charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion University shooter
Read full article: Justice Department charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion University shooterA man has been charged with selling a stolen gun to Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former member of the Army National Guard who used it to kill one person and wound two others at Old Dominion University.
ROTC students at Old Dominion University subdued and killed shooter who left 1 dead, 2 hurt
Read full article: ROTC students at Old Dominion University subdued and killed shooter who left 1 dead, 2 hurtThe FBI says ROTC students subdued and killed a gunman who yelled “Allahu Akbar” before opening fire in a classroom at Virginia's Old Dominion University.
Ohio State names provost as its new president after predecessor's abrupt resignation
Read full article: Ohio State names provost as its new president after predecessor's abrupt resignationOhio State has moved past the abrupt resignation of the university’s president by elevating its chief academic officer into the role.
A 12-year-old Georgia girl dies days after collapsing following a fight near a school bus stop
Read full article: A 12-year-old Georgia girl dies days after collapsing following a fight near a school bus stopPolice are investigating the death of a 12-year-old girl who was hospitalized after a fistfight near a school bus stop in her neighborhood.
States sue the Trump administration to challenge policy requiring colleges to collect race data
Read full article: States sue the Trump administration to challenge policy requiring colleges to collect race dataA coalition of 17 state Democratic attorneys general has filed a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration policy that requires higher education institutions to collect data showing they aren't considering race in admissions.
Los Angeles school superintendent denies wrongdoing and asks for his job back during federal probe
Read full article: Los Angeles school superintendent denies wrongdoing and asks for his job back during federal probeThe superintendent of Los Angeles public schools who’s on paid leave during a federal investigation, denies any wrongdoing and asks to be reinstated as head of the nation’s second-largest district.
Judge to decide if Penn must produce records in probe of antisemitism at Ivy League school
Read full article: Judge to decide if Penn must produce records in probe of antisemitism at Ivy League schoolA federal judge is weighing whether the government can force the University of Pennsylvania to hand over detailed employee information in an antisemitism investigation.
Young kids missed the pandemic's school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind
Read full article: Young kids missed the pandemic's school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behindYoung students are still struggling to bounce back academically from the pandemic, even though many were babies at the time.
Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education Department
Read full article: Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education DepartmentAs the Trump administration dismantles the Education Department, the agency is pulling back on its role policing discrimination in America’s schools.
Navigating conversations with children about war, conflict and other traumatic events
Read full article: Navigating conversations with children about war, conflict and other traumatic eventsExperts say adults can help children cope with the latest conflict in the Middle East by making time for conversations, validating their feelings and limiting exposure to frightening or inaccurate information.
Georgia dad is the latest parent to be convicted when a child is accused of gun violence
Read full article: Georgia dad is the latest parent to be convicted when a child is accused of gun violenceA jury in Georgia quickly convicted a man who gave his son a gun linked to the fatal shooting of two students and two teachers.
Explaining Roanoke City Public Schools’ new five-block schedule for middle schoolers
Read full article: Explaining Roanoke City Public Schools’ new five-block schedule for middle schoolersFor the past three years, James Breckinridge and Lucy Addison have operated on a 75-minute “block” period during their school year. Now, Roanoke City Public Schools will be pivoting the rest of their schools to this function.
Major historical documents start journey across US as part of nation's 250th anniversary celebration
Read full article: Major historical documents start journey across US as part of nation's 250th anniversary celebrationSome of the United States’ most important historical documents are beginning a first-of-its kind journey as part of the country’s 250th anniversary commemoration.
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools announces 2-hour delay for Monday, March 2
Read full article: Alleghany Highlands Public Schools announces 2-hour delay for Monday, March 2Alleghany Highlands Public Schools will be opening two hours late on Monday, March 2, due to a wintry weather mix impacting the area, according to school officials.
Pentagon to cut ties with Columbia, Yale, Brown and others Hegseth accuses of 'wokeness'
Read full article: Pentagon to cut ties with Columbia, Yale, Brown and others Hegseth accuses of 'wokeness'The Pentagon will forbid members of the military from attending Columbia, Yale, Brown and other universities starting next school year amid a campaign to cut ties with institutions that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called “factories of anti-American resentment.”.
Los Angeles Board of Education to discuss school superintendent after FBI searched his home
Read full article: Los Angeles Board of Education to discuss school superintendent after FBI searched his homeThe governing board of the Los Angeles Unified School District will meet in a closed session a day after the FBI served search warrants at the district’s headquarters and the home of its superintendent.
Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties, university says
Read full article: Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties, university saysFormer U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard University amid a campus review of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the university announced Wednesday.
As literacy rates lag, a pediatric hospital is screening for reading ability
Read full article: As literacy rates lag, a pediatric hospital is screening for reading abilityNationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, has started checking literacy skills during pediatric visits for kids as young as 3.
Justice Department lawsuit says UCLA failed to protect Jewish employees from hostility
Read full article: Justice Department lawsuit says UCLA failed to protect Jewish employees from hostilityThe Justice Department is suing the University of California over allegations that UCLA failed to protect Jewish employees from antisemitic harassment amid pro-Palestinian protests that roiled the campus in 2023 and 2024.
Wisconsin schools, teachers file lawsuit against GOP-led Legislature seeking more funding
Read full article: Wisconsin schools, teachers file lawsuit against GOP-led Legislature seeking more fundingA coalition of Wisconsin school districts, teachers’ unions, advocacy groups, parents, students and others has filed a lawsuit against the state Legislature alleging that it’s failing to fund public schools adequately.
Giles High School awarded $25,000 Carhartt grant
Read full article: Giles High School awarded $25,000 Carhartt grantGiles High School has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Carhartt’s For the Love of Labor program to introduce Career and Technical Education through the National Center for Construction Education and Research’s High School Builder Program.
Mother testifies she urged Colin Gray to lock up guns before Apalachee High shooting in Georgia
Read full article: Mother testifies she urged Colin Gray to lock up guns before Apalachee High shooting in GeorgiaColin Gray is on trial after prosecutors say he helped enable his son’s deadly school shooting in Georgia by giving him a gun.
Why adults pursuing career growth or personal interests are the 'new majority' student
Read full article: Why adults pursuing career growth or personal interests are the 'new majority' studentMillions of adults are continuing their education by returning to school and enrolling in credit and non-credit courses, certificates, micro-credentials, job training and degree programs.
Court clears way for Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms to take effect
Read full article: Court clears way for Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms to take effectThe 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has cleared the way for a Louisiana law requiring displays of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms to take effect.
White House pressure leads universities to cut ties with nonprofit that helps racial minorities
Read full article: White House pressure leads universities to cut ties with nonprofit that helps racial minoritiesThe Trump administration says that 31 universities have agreed to cut ties with a nonprofit that helps racial minorities earn doctorate degrees.
Without nationwide rules, South Carolina lawmakers move to keep college athlete payments secret
Read full article: Without nationwide rules, South Carolina lawmakers move to keep college athlete payments secretSouth Carolina lawmakers have approved a bill to keep secret how much money teams and athletes are paid under new college sports rules.
Generative AI in academia: How Virginia Tech professors are approaching GenAI in 2026
Read full article: Generative AI in academia: How Virginia Tech professors are approaching GenAI in 2026Generative AI is changing the landscape of academia and how both students and professors approach the classroom. 10 News spoke to three professors at Virginia Tech regarding their opinions on the subject.
Georgia students recall horror of being shot as father of accused school shooter goes on trial
Read full article: Georgia students recall horror of being shot as father of accused school shooter goes on trialStudents in Georgia describe the terror of a school shooting as prosecutors try to convict the suspect’s father for giving him the gun.
No, George Washington didn't have wooden teeth. Yes, he led the Siege of Boston
Read full article: No, George Washington didn't have wooden teeth. Yes, he led the Siege of BostonMore than a decade before he became the country’s first president, George Washington was leading a critical campaign in the early days of the American Revolution.
Mistrial declared in the case of Stanford students charged after pro-Palestinian protests in 2024
Read full article: Mistrial declared in the case of Stanford students charged after pro-Palestinian protests in 2024A judge has declared a mistrial in the trial of five current and former Stanford University students charged after pro-Palestinian protests in 2024.
Justice Department sues Harvard for data as it investigates how race factors into admissions
Read full article: Justice Department sues Harvard for data as it investigates how race factors into admissionsThe Trump administration is suing Harvard University, saying it has refused to provide admissions records that the Justice Department demanded to ensure the Ivy League school stopped using affirmative action in admissions.
Teachers describe immigration enforcement's impact on classrooms in challenge of Trump policy
Read full article: Teachers describe immigration enforcement's impact on classrooms in challenge of Trump policyIn a new court filing, teachers around the country describe how President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is emptying classrooms and frightening families.
Professors in the Epstein files say they hoped friendship would lead to research funding
Read full article: Professors in the Epstein files say they hoped friendship would lead to research fundingA new trove of documents released by the Justice Department reveals that Epstein’s reach into academia was wider than previously known.
BYU standout receiver Parker Kingston charged with first-degree rape in Utah
Read full article: BYU standout receiver Parker Kingston charged with first-degree rape in UtahProsecutors in Utah have filed a first-degree felony rape charge against Brigham Young University standout wide receiver Parker Kingston.
17-year-old with a gun attacks school in southern Thailand and 3 people are injured
Read full article: 17-year-old with a gun attacks school in southern Thailand and 3 people are injuredA 17-year-old has stormed a public high school in southern Thailand with a gun and opened fire in an attack that has injured at least three people.
Student is shot in a Maryland high school and another student is in custody, police say
Read full article: Student is shot in a Maryland high school and another student is in custody, police sayA 16-year old student has been shot inside a high school in Maryland, and police say another student is in custody.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with 'woke' Harvard, discontinuing military training, fellowships
Read full article: Pentagon says it's cutting ties with 'woke' Harvard, discontinuing military training, fellowshipsThe Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending military training, fellowships and certificate programs.
Botetourt County student turns bullying experience into a platform for autism awareness and change
Read full article: Botetourt County student turns bullying experience into a platform for autism awareness and changeWhat began as a bullying incident at a high school football game has transformed into a platform for change, thanks to one Botetourt County student’s determination to make a difference.
In Minnesota, sending a child to school is an act of faith for immigrant families
Read full article: In Minnesota, sending a child to school is an act of faith for immigrant familiesFor many immigrant families in Minnesota, sending a child to school each day requires faith that one of the thousands of federal immigration officers deployed around the state won’t detain them.
Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities are stepping in to help
Read full article: Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities are stepping in to helpSan Antonio offers a free preschool program for infants and toddlers, helping set them up for success in elementary school.
Parents of Colorado school shooter won't face gun charges, sheriff's office says
Read full article: Parents of Colorado school shooter won't face gun charges, sheriff's office saysAuthorities say the parents of a 16-year-old boy who wounded two students at a Colorado high school with an old revolver won't be charged.
Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as a prolonged standoff appears to deepen
Read full article: Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as a prolonged standoff appears to deepenPresident Donald Trump is demanding a $1 billion payment from Harvard University to end his prolonged standoff with the Ivy League campus, doubling the amount he sought previously as both sides appear to move further from reaching a deal.
Right-wing influencers target Somali child care centers after viral Minneapolis video
Read full article: Right-wing influencers target Somali child care centers after viral Minneapolis videoA video alleging fraud in Somali-run child care centers in Minneapolis has drawn attention throughout the United States.
Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources
Read full article: Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resourcesDespite proclaiming last February as National Black History Month, President Donald Trump's second term has been marked by what critics say are attacks on Black history in the United States.
Trump administration says San Jose State broke the law by allowing a transgender volleyball player
Read full article: Trump administration says San Jose State broke the law by allowing a transgender volleyball playerThe Trump administration has concluded that San Jose State University discriminated against women by letting a transgender athlete play on the women’s volleyball team.
Your baby could qualify for $1,000 with a Trump Account. Here's what to know
Read full article: Your baby could qualify for $1,000 with a Trump Account. Here's what to knowClaiming to give every child “a shot at financial freedom,” President Donald Trump is unveiling the new Trump Accounts initiative, which gives $1,000 to every newborn if their parents open an account.
Brookville High School’s Megan Emanuel earns Education Impact Award for January
Read full article: Brookville High School’s Megan Emanuel earns Education Impact Award for JanuaryBrookville High has long been a battleground for the role of arts in education. But here, the arts have emerged victorious.
Yale to waive all costs for new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000
Read full article: Yale to waive all costs for new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000Yale University is eliminating tuition for new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000 a year.
He left the US for an internship. Trump's travel ban made it impossible to return
Read full article: He left the US for an internship. Trump's travel ban made it impossible to returnThe Trump administration has thrown up new obstacles for international students, from travel bans to a pause in visa appointments and new layers of vetting.
New York school violated civil rights law by changing name from ‘Thunderbirds’ to ‘T-Birds,’ US says
Read full article: New York school violated civil rights law by changing name from ‘Thunderbirds’ to ‘T-Birds,’ US saysFederal education officials say a New York school district is “erasing its Native American heritage” and violating civil rights law by changing its team name from the “Thunderbirds” to the “T-Birds.”.
Judge warns Trump administration from changing plaintiffs immigration status in First Amendment case
Read full article: Judge warns Trump administration from changing plaintiffs immigration status in First Amendment caseA federal judge ruled that the academics, who are party to a lawsuit alleging U.S. policy singles out noncitizens for detention or deportation over their pro-Palestinian activism on college campuses, can seek relief from the court if their immigration status is changed as retribution for taking part in the case.
Trump administration tells agencies to compile data on money sent to Democratic states
Read full article: Trump administration tells agencies to compile data on money sent to Democratic statesPresident Donald Trump's budget office is telling government agencies to compile data on federal money sent to a group of 14 mostly Democratic-controlled states and the District of Columbia.
Auction marking the United States' 250th birthday features some of its most iconic documents
Read full article: Auction marking the United States' 250th birthday features some of its most iconic documentsAn auction house in New York is marking the United States' 250th birthday by selling items that trace the nation’s history through some of its most iconic documents.
Former Iowa superintendent pleads guilty to falsely claiming US citizenship
Read full article: Former Iowa superintendent pleads guilty to falsely claiming US citizenshipThe former Des Moines superintendent has plead guilty in federal court to falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally possessing firearms.
Trump administration drops legal appeal over anti-DEI funding threat to schools and colleges
Read full article: Trump administration drops legal appeal over anti-DEI funding threat to schools and collegesThe Trump administration is dropping its appeal of a federal court ruling that blocked a campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion threatening federal funding to the nation’s schools and colleges.
Former Uvalde officer acquitted in trial over police response to Robb Elementary attack
Read full article: Former Uvalde officer acquitted in trial over police response to Robb Elementary attackA former Uvalde schools police officer who was among the first to respond to the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school has been acquitted of criminal charges that he failed his duty to confront the gunman.
DeSantis loses bet on Miami Hurricanes, owes Indiana governor key lime pie and stone crabs
Read full article: DeSantis loses bet on Miami Hurricanes, owes Indiana governor key lime pie and stone crabsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he owes Indiana Gov. Mike Braun some key lime pie and stone crabs after losing a bet.
Trump administration delays plan to withhold wages for student loan borrowers in default
Read full article: Trump administration delays plan to withhold wages for student loan borrowers in defaultThe Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans.
The Education Department is opening fewer sexual violence investigations as Trump dismantles it
Read full article: The Education Department is opening fewer sexual violence investigations as Trump dismantles itThe Education Department is opening fewer sexual violence investigations at schools and universities.
Liberty High’s Kris Wingfield honored as Bedford County’s 2027 Teacher of the Year
Read full article: Liberty High’s Kris Wingfield honored as Bedford County’s 2027 Teacher of the YearBedford County Public Schools has named Kris Wingfield of Liberty High School as its 2027 Bedford County Teacher of the Year.
Court ruling jeopardizes freedom for pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
Read full article: Court ruling jeopardizes freedom for pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud KhalilA federal appeals panel has reversed a lower court decision that released former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil from an immigration jail, bringing the government one step closer to detaining and ultimately deporting the Palestinian activist.
New River Community College offering apartment maintenance technician training for spring 2026 classes
Read full article: New River Community College offering apartment maintenance technician training for spring 2026 classesNew River Community College announced they are offering an apartment maintenance technician short-term training program for classes in spring 2026, and registration is now open.
Trial begins for Stanford students for occupying offices in pro-Palestinian protest
Read full article: Trial begins for Stanford students for occupying offices in pro-Palestinian protestOpening statements began Friday in the trial of five current and former Stanford students who overtook a university building during 2024 pro-Palestine protests.
Minneapolis schools offer remote learning as tensions rise over federal immigration enforcement
Read full article: Minneapolis schools offer remote learning as tensions rise over federal immigration enforcementThe Minneapolis school system will offer families the option of remote learning for a month.
Tennessee university reinstates professor fired for Charlie Kirk post and settles for $500k
Read full article: Tennessee university reinstates professor fired for Charlie Kirk post and settles for $500kAustin Peay State University has reinstated a professor who was fired for his social media post after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Judge blocks Trump administration from purging DEI-related terms from Head Start grant applications
Read full article: Judge blocks Trump administration from purging DEI-related terms from Head Start grant applicationsA federal judge has directed the Trump administration to stop purging words it associates with diversity, equity and inclusion from Head Start grant applications and barred it from laying off any more federal employees in the federal Office of Head Start.
Trump officials and Louisiana put an end to another decades-old school desegregation order
Read full article: Trump officials and Louisiana put an end to another decades-old school desegregation orderThe Trump administration and Louisiana officials have lifted another decades-old school desegregation order, part of a campaign to end court orders they describe as outdated.
Inside a chaotic digital record of the Brown University shooting: What students saw, feared, shared
Read full article: Inside a chaotic digital record of the Brown University shooting: What students saw, feared, sharedAs a shooting unfolded at Brown University on Dec. 13, students turned to the anonymous app Sidechat to document fear, confusion and grief in real time — often before receiving official alerts.
Trump administration funding threats set child care providers and parents on edge
Read full article: Trump administration funding threats set child care providers and parents on edgeThe Trump administration’s crackdown on the $12 billion Child Care and Development Fund, which subsidizes care for 1.4 million children from low-income households, has rattled child care providers and families that rely on the aid money.
Winter storms bring snow, ice and school and road closures to New England. More bad weather's coming
Read full article: Winter storms bring snow, ice and school and road closures to New England. More bad weather's comingMessy winter weather brought snow, ice, freezing rain and dangerous driving to the New England states as the region prepared for more unpleasant conditions later in the week.
Trump officials loosen strings on federal education money for Iowa. More states could follow
Read full article: Trump officials loosen strings on federal education money for Iowa. More states could followThe Trump administration is giving Iowa more power to decide how it spends its federal education money.
Shooter who killed Brown students and MIT professor planned attack for years, DOJ says
Read full article: Shooter who killed Brown students and MIT professor planned attack for years, DOJ saysThe U.S. Department of Justice has revealed that the shooter who killed two Brown University students and an MIT professor planned the attack for years.
Trump officials bar Head Start providers from using 'women' and 'race' in grant applications
Read full article: Trump officials bar Head Start providers from using 'women' and 'race' in grant applicationsThe Trump administration is telling Head Start providers to avoid dozens of terms in federal grant applications, including “race,” “belonging” and “pregnant people.”.
What to expect from CES 2026, the annual show of all things tech
Read full article: What to expect from CES 2026, the annual show of all things techWith the start of the New Year squarely behind us, it’s once again time for the annual CES trade show to shine a spotlight on the latest tech companies plan on offering in 2026.
College football's Urban Meyer joins board of Florida college transformed by DeSantis
Read full article: College football's Urban Meyer joins board of Florida college transformed by DeSantisCollege football Hall of Famer Urban Meyer has been appointed to the board of trustees at New College in Sarasota.
Greece cuts student population at universities by half after long study breaks are abolished
Read full article: Greece cuts student population at universities by half after long study breaks are abolishedGreek authorities have removed more than 300,000 inactive university students from public university records.
Protesting students in Serbia urge support for early election they hope will oust Vucic
Read full article: Protesting students in Serbia urge support for early election they hope will oust VucicProtesting university students in Serbia have collected signatures throughout the country for their request for an early parliamentary election.
