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8 hours ago

Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion

The word list for the Scripps National Spelling Bee is crafted by a panel of 21 people, including five former Scripps champions.

3 days ago

Student sues to wear Mexican and American flag sash at high school graduation

A federal judge is weighing whether to let a high school student wear a Mexican and American flag sash at her graduation this weekend in Colorado.

3 days ago

Texas parents fret over Winnie the Pooh being used to teach kids about school shootings

The Dallas school district has apologized for not giving parents any warning or guidance before it sent elementary school students home with a Winnie the Pooh-themed book about what to do in the event of a school shooting.

3 days ago

Iowa law limits gender identity instruction, removes books depicting sex acts from school libraries

Iowa teachers are now banned from raising gender identity or sexual orientation issues with children through the sixth grade.

3 days ago

Latest GOP 2024 hopeful DeSantis 'blazing a trail' on book bans in Republican-controlled states

As he vies for the Republican presidential nomination, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is touting a series of measures he has pushed that have led to an upswing in banned or restricted books — not just in Florida schools but in an increasing number of other conservative states.

3 days ago

Woman sentenced for attempted murder in 2022 Appomattox Co. school incident

A woman who pleaded guilty to attempted murder in connection with a 2022 incident at Appomattox County High School has learned her fate.

Tom Hanks urges Harvard grads to defend the truth and resist indifference

Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks told graduates of Harvard University to be superheroes in their defense of truth and American ideals, and to resist those who twist the truth.

Roanoke City Schools considering schedule change to help with transportation

The bell schedule will be proposed to the school board on June 13.

Once a whaling port, New Bedford wants to light the world again, with wind

The vessel UHF Felicity pulled into the port of New Bedford shortly before 5:00 Wednesday afternoon carrying massive parts for offshore wind turbines.

Trans girl who missed graduation over clothing code: `We deserve rights as humans’

A transgender Mississippi girl who skipped graduation because school officials told her to follow the boys dress code says she celebrated the end of high school with family members who embrace her full identity.

Recharge Boutique clothes closet opens at Salem High School

A ribbon cutting for a new resource for students at Salem High School.

Fuzzy falcon chicks who nest at Michigan State football stadium get tracking bands

Scientists and students placed tracking bands on four boisterous peregrine falcon chicks who live on top of Michigan State University’s football stadium.

Uvalde victim's mother perseveres through teaching, connecting with daughter's memory

The relatives of 19 students and two teachers gunned down at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, are still waiting for answers a year later.

Breaking down the Virginia Department of Education report on student behavior

With concerning numbers of school shootings and threats not only in our region but around the U.S., 10 News is digging into the data of the most recent school threat statistics.

Appeals court upholds admissions policy at elite Virginia high school

A divided federal appeals court has upheld the constitutionality of a new admissions policy at an elite Virginia high school that critics say discriminates against Asian Americans.

School shooter asks for mercy from life sentence; teacher, principal want him to stay in prison

A school shooter serving a life sentence without parole for killing a first grader on a South Carolina playground when he was 14 is asking a judge to lessen his sentence so he can eventually get out of prison.

Roanoke Catholic partners with Star Flight Training to offer aviation classes

A new partnership with Roanoke Catholic will allow students to explore a career in aviation before even graduating high school.

Founder of student aid startup Frank pleads not guilty to fraud

The fraud case against the founder of a student loan assistance startup company that J.

New Madrid museum set to unveil five centuries of Spain's royal collections

Spain is set to unveil what is touted as one of Europe’s cultural highlights of the year with the opening in Madrid of The Royal Collections Gallery next month.

Using 'he/him,' 'she/her' in emails got 2 dorm directors fired at small New York Christian college

The firing of two employees at a religious school in western New York is fanning the culture wars roiling parts of the United States.

Kinsey Institute experts study sex, gender as misconceptions block state dollars

Unfounded claims about Indiana University’s sex research institute, its founder and child sex abuse have been so persistent over the years that when the Legislature prohibited the institute from using state dollars, one lawmaker hailed the move as “long overdue.”.

Alleghany High School celebrates final graduating class of Mountaineers

Covington High, Alleghany High will merge next year to create Alleghany High School, home of the Alleghany Cougars

At graduations, Native American students seek acceptance of tribal regalia

For Native American students, tribal regalia is often passed down through generations and worn at graduations to signify connection with the community.

AP analysis: Most beauty school programs would be in jeopardy under US proposal

Nearly two-thirds of for-profit cosmetology certificate programs would face a federal crackdown under new federal rules proposed by the Biden administration.

The pandemic widened gaps in reading. Can one teacher 'do something about that'?

The COVID-19 pandemic upended learning across the United States.

New rule targets college programs that leave grads with low income, high debt

College programs that leave graduates underpaid or buried in loans would be cut off from federal money under a proposal issued by the Biden administration on Wednesday.

DeSantis signs bills targeting drag shows, pronouns, bathroom use and transgender children

Florida is banning gender affirming care for minors among a series of anti-LGBTQ+ bills signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Penguin Random House sues Florida school district over book bans

Publisher Penguin Random House and PEN America have sued a Florida school district over its removal of books about race and LGBTQ+ identities.

Australia: Truck driver charged after 7 children seriously injured in collision with school bus

A truck driver has been charged after seven children were hospitalized with serious injuries when he rear-ended a school bus on the outskirts of Melbourne in southeastern Australia.

'Mississippi miracle': Kids' reading scores have soared in Deep South states

Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana have seen a promising turnaround in their student reading scores after passing a series of similar literacy reforms.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin addresses VMI class of 2023 at graduation

Governor Glenn Youngkin said it was a full circle moment getting to address the VMI graduates after several of the cadets took part in his inauguration parade.

Native American remains discovered at Dartmouth College spark calls for accountability

Dartmouth College says it has found the partial skeletal remains of 15 Native Americans housed in its anthropology department.

A Florida man living underwater won't resurface even after breaking the record

A university professor broke a record for the longest time living underwater without depressurization this weekend at a Florida Keys lodge for scuba divers.

Biden to graduates of historically Black Howard University: US history hasn't been a 'fairy tale'

President Joe Biden has told graduates of Howard University that American history hasn't always been a “fairy tale” and that “racism has torn us apart.”.

Census Bureau rejects many big-city challenges that claimed the 2020 headcount missed their people

Some of America's largest cities that challenged their 2020 census numbers are hearing back from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Sex? Sexual intercourse? Neither? Teens weigh in on evolving definitions — and habits

High school students are having less sexual intercourse.

Virginia Board of Education renews teaching licenses amid backup

Thousands of teaching licenses are delayed amid a record-high processing backlog.

Meet 2023 WSLS scholarship recipient Glenvar senior Kennerly Nichols

This year, WSLS introduced a scholarship for 2 college-bound high school seniors.10 Sports John Appicello got to meet both of the recipients - James River senior, Michael Jorgensen, and Glenvar senior, Kennerly Nichols.

Republicans continue push to restrict teachings on race in South Carolina

South Carolina Republicans are one step closer to restricting how race gets taught in K-12 classrooms.

Real-life 'The Queen's Gambit': Custodian leads school chess teams in Maine

“The Queen’s Gambit” is playing out in real life in Maine, where a custodian is coaching his schools’ chess teams to national acclaim.

Rockbridge County High School closed Monday for students, staff to attend funeral service

The Rockbridge County community is healing after Devin Nicely – a friend, student, volunteer firefighter, athlete, and son – was tragically killed in a car crash.

Virginia students learning strategies to avoid bad behavior, more suspensions

There’s a new center dedicated to teaching students coping skills during their suspension.

Radford City school leaders to discuss early dismissal, scheduling changes in meeting

Radford school leaders are wanting to make sure your child gets a proper education and they want to do that by ensuring teachers have better planning times.

Meet 2023 WSLS scholarship recipient James River senior Michael Jorgenson

This year, WSLS introduced a scholarship for 2 college-bound high school seniors.10 Sports John Appicello got to meet one of the recipients - James River senior, Michael Jorgensen.

Liberty High School in Bedford on lockdown, authorities say no active threat

All buildings have been secured after Liberty High School was placed on an active lockdown around 2 p.m., according to school officials.

Here’s a look at the new elementary attendance zones for Alleghany Highlands Public Schools

Elementary school students in the Alleghany Highlands division now know where they’ll be going to school for the upcoming school year.

Clifton Middle School and Mountain View Elementary School closed due to mechanical incident

Clifton Middle School and Mountainview Elementary School will be closed Wednesday out of an abundance of caution.

Comment on transgender issue roils Kentucky governor's race

A GOP candidate has roiled the primary race for Kentucky governor with a comment that if she's elected, “we will not have transgenders in our school system,” angering LGBTQ advocates in a state that has enacted laws limiting the rights of transgender youth.

Liberty University Security & Public Safety launches ‘Champion Safe’ app

The Liberty University Office of Security & Public Safety has announced a new safety app for the campus community.

Teacher appreciation? Try better pay, more governors say

As schools across the country struggle to find teachers to hire, more governors are pushing for pay increases and bonuses for the beleaguered profession.

To improve kids' mental health, some schools start later

The idea of later school start times, pushed by many over the years as a way to help adolescents get more sleep, is getting a new look as a way to address the mental health crisis affecting teens across the U.S. Nationally, at least nine states are considering legislation related to school start times, up from four the previous year, according to the National Conference on State Legislatures.

Oprah tells class of 2023 to follow 'still, small voice'

Oprah Winfrey has given the commencement address at her alma mater, Tennessee State University.

More than 40 students honored at Salem Red Sox Game

The Salem Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce honored more than 40 students who are joining the apprenticeship program, which offers local high school students the chance to work in their chosen field before even graduating from high school.

Pulaski County Public Schools’ Dr. Kevin Siers accepts superintendent position in Franklin County

The current superintendent of Pulaski County Public Schools has accepted a new role elsewhere, school division leaders said.

States add laws on pronouns, sports for transgender students

Republican-controlled states across the U.S. are adding restrictions on how schools should handle transgender students.

Nikki Giovanni to receive honorary degree from Roanoke College

Literary icon Nikki Giovanni is set to receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Roanoke College.

Bad behavior in Virginia schools isn’t being treated with old-school discipline

10 News investigates the new age system of punishment and how it’s working.

Florida Republicans pass school bills on pronouns, diversity

Florida Republicans have approved bills to ban diversity programs in colleges and prevent students and teachers from being required to use pronouns that don’t correspond to someone’s sex, building on top priorities of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Radford University victim of fake call claiming an active shooter was on campus

Radford students feared the possibility of an active shooter Monday, but later discovered it was a prank call.

Virginia Tech expert weighs in on looming writers’ strike

A Virginia Tech professor weighs in on looming writers' strike and its impact on people in Southwest Virginia.

Roanoke area pantries in desperate need of donations ahead of summer break

Ahead of summer, local pantries are in desperate need of donations in order to feed children this summer.

Name etched in gold, King Charles' school remembers him

King Charles III hasn’t even been crowned yet but his name is already etched on the walls of Hill House School in London.

'Waste of time': Community college transfers derail students

America's high school graduates are often encouraged to start at a community college before getting a bachelor's degree, but the money-saving move rarely works as planned.

Should school use 'Warrior' nickname? Tribe to have last say

Students and administrators in one New York school district are wrestling with how to respond to the state’s newly approved ban on the use of Native American-themed logos and names.

Oklahoma's top education official embraces culture wars

Oklahoma's newly elected Republican head of public schools campaigned for the job last fall on a platform of banning certain books and fighting “woke ideology” in public schools.

US principal forced out in 'porn' flap views David statue

A former Florida school principal who was forced to resign after students were shown an image of Michelangelo’s iconic statue of a nude David has viewed the masterpiece in person.

‘The Hate u Give’ author awards student writing scholarship

Bestselling author Angie Thomas has surprised a senior at a Mississippi high school with a full-ride scholarship for creative writing to the private university where Thomas earned her bachelor’s degree.

Culture war clash gives Kansas new medication abortion law

Kansas clinics will be required to tell patients that medication abortions can be stopped using a drug regimen that the providers consider ineffective and potentially dangerous.

New Orleans student's scholarship offers surpass $9 million

He is a senior at 16.

School superintendent who criticized DeSantis could lose job

Florida officials are threatening to revoke the teaching license of a school superintendent after he criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis.

18-year-old student arrested after George Wythe High School parking lot shooting, Richmond police say

Two students were shot in the parking lot of George Wythe High School on Thursday, NBC 12 reported.

Biden's student loan help would be 'annihilated' by GOP bill

President Joe Biden’s student debt agenda would be all but obliterated by the U.S. debt legislation passed by House Republicans, dooming his mass cancellations, scrapping a more generous loan repayment option and barring future regulation around student debt.

Kansas legislators impose sweeping anti-trans bathroom law

Republican legislators in Kansas have enacted possibly the most sweeping transgender bathroom law in the U.S. The GOP-controlled Legislature on Thursday overrode Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of the measure.

Montgomery County Schools leaders planning around less money from approved budget

Montgomery County schools are receiving less than half of what they asked for from the county.

‘I plan to stay here’: Montgomery County superintendent responds to concerns

At Monday night’s Montgomery County Board of Supervisors meeting, a citizen raised concerns about something Montgomery County Public Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Bernard F. Bragen, Jr. had apologized for.

Funding to support oral histories in boarding school era

The National Endowment for the Humanities is supporting an effort to record oral histories and digitize records on Indigenous boarding schools.

Family of man fatally struck by Boeheim agrees to settlement

The family of a man who was fatally struck by a vehicle driven by former Syracuse University basketball coach Jim Boeheim in 2019 has agreed to settle a lawsuit against Boeheim and the university.

Black parents seek schools affirming their history amid bans

Amid bans on teaching controversial topics related to race, Black families have embraced schools that affirm their African American heritage.

Ex-New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to join Harvard

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be temporarily joining Harvard University later this year.

Black history class to undergo changes, College Board says

The College Board says changes will be made to its new AP African American studies course, after critics said the agency bowed to political pressure and removed several topics from the framework, including Black Lives Matter, slavery reparations and queer life.

Roanoke City Schools’ Verletta White named Virginia Superintendent of the Year

Roanoke City Public Schools Superintendent, Verletta White, has been named Virginia’s Superintendent of the Year.

Roanoke College hopes to offer football, cheerleading, marching band by 2024

Roanoke College's Board of Trustees approved a proposal to begin offering football, cheerleading and a marching band pending $1.2 million in funding.

'Gender Queer' tops library group's list of challenged books

A new report says books with LGBTQ+ themes remain the most complained about at public schools and libraries around the country.

Alabama education director ousted over book's stance on race

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has replaced her director of early childhood education over the use of a teacher training book that the Republican governor denounced as teaching “woke concepts” because of language about inclusion for all families and battling racism.

Virginia Tech raises tuition by 4.9% for 2023-2024 school year

Virginia Tech Board of Visitors unanimously voted to raise tuition by 4.9% for the 2023-2024 school year.

WSLS announces 2023 scholarship recipients

WSLS is excited to announce our 2023 scholarship recipients.

The struggle to read: One third grader's winding journey

Thomas is in third grade, but he reads as if he’s a few years younger.

More than 200 students attend Roanoke City Public Schools Job Fair

Students were able to talk to more than 80 businesses within the Roanoke Valley.

Roanoke County School Board approves funding for construction projects

The Roanoke County School Board voted to unanimously approve multi-million dollar funding for construction projects, school leaders announced on Thursday night.

Virginia Department of Education approves revised History Standards of Learning following controversial changes

The Virginia Board of Education approved a revised History and Social Science Standards of Learning which will be implemented in 2025.

'Too much to learn': Schools race to catch up kids' reading

Many American third graders aren't reading well — and that poses an urgent problem.

An end to the reading wars? More US schools embrace phonics

For decades, two schools of thought have clashed on how to best teach children to read, with passionate backers on each side of the so-called reading wars.

New Mexico St players file lawsuit alleging sexual assault

Two former New Mexico State basketball players filed a lawsuit alleging they were sexually assaulted by teammates and that the coaching staff and other administrators did nothing when they reported the assaults.

Florida expands 'Don't Say Gay'; House OKs anti-LGBTQ bills

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis can add more wins to his agenda targeting the LGBTQ+ community.

Parents, schools face increasing scrutiny after shootings

As school shootings continue across the U.S., parents and educators are facing increasing scrutiny.

No vote after Uvalde parents plead for tougher gun laws

Lawmakers in the Texas Capitol have set aside a slate of proposed new gun restrictions without a vote after hours of emotional appeals from Uvalde families whose children were killed last year at Robb Elementary School.

Virginia Tech students demand transparency from sexual violence work group

Virginia Tech students are asking for more transparency 17 months after President Tim Sand's created a work group to address sexual violence on campus.

Tribal colleges tap US energy funds to build 'living labs'

The U.S. Department of Energy hopes to use nearly $15 million in federal grants to boost clean energy development at tribal colleges and universities around the country.

UK prime minister seeks to reverse 'anti-math' culture

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he wants to reverse an anti-math mindset and require the subject for students until they are 18.

While some students skip college, trade programs are booming

While almost every sector of higher education has fewer students registering for classes, many trade programs are booming.

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