Calif. school district says it 'respects' students' rights, may change bathroom policy

By CP StaffMonday, September 08, 2025 iStock/Greggory DiSalvoAfter backlash from parents, students are now protesting a controversial policy proposed by a California school district that would require students to seek special accommodations to...

Illinois Spends More On Colleges, Loses Students

Illinois has poured more than $2 billion in additional funding into higher education since 2009, yet enrollment has fallen by over 106,000 students, according to the Illinois Policy Institute. Spending hit $4.46 billion in 2024 — nearly 9% of the...

Trump vows to protect school prayer: ‘Ridiculous’ to punish students for religious beliefs

President Donald Trump on Monday morning announced the Department of Education will issue new guidance protecting prayer in public schools. Trump made the announcement while addressing the White House Religious Liberty Commission at the Museum of...

Raj med college teachers begin sit-in protest over entry row

University Celebrates Mass of the Holy Spirit

Hundreds of students, employees and community members gathered Thursday at The University of Scranton's annual Mass of the Holy Spirit. The Mass, which was held inside the Byron Recreation Complex, is a long-standing tradition at Scranton and...

Teachers: Why The Sacred Profession Is Losing Its Soul In Kashmir

An apartheid system prevails in academia here, with permanent vs contractual divides poisoning learning. There is a need to reclaim the dignity of teachers and the sanctity of teaching. Dr Rameez Ahmad Teaching has always been regarded as a noble,...

University of Nebraska touts steady enrollment amid financial woes

University of Nebraska administrators touted stable enrollment figures across the system despite uncertainty in higher education after its annual survey of the student population. "The good news is we're actually up in Nebraskans and particularly,...

Education Ministry probing reports of students being locked out of school

The Ministry of Education says it is investigating reports that scores of students across the island were locked out on Monday morning as the 2025-26 academic year officially got underway. The students were reportedly barred for violating uniform...

Schools to practice lockdown drills this semester

A regular series of drills are conducted each school year Bulloch County Schools reminds families that it annually practices lockdown drills at each of its schools and offices, just like it does with fire, severe weather, and evacuation drills....

University at centre of cuts row ‘wasted thousands on racism project’

Edinburgh University has been accused of wasting money on a “self-indulgent” investigation of its history of racism while making £140 million in cuts. The university this summer published a 120-page review of its links with colonialism and...

University of Vermont’s Eat Like a Local Week celebrates local ingredients and the farmers behind them

Students at the University of Vermont will have a chance to enjoy locally sourced meals later this month as part of the school’s Eat Like a Local Week event put on by Sodexo. Eat Like a Local Week was launched three years ago by Sodexo...

College Station ISD seeks feedback on elementary boundary adjustments

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - College Station Independent School District (CSISD) is working to finalize elementary school boundary adjustments for the 2026-2027 school year. Those boundary adjustments could affect the zoning for your child’s...

School agencies warn of ramifications if Michigan lawmakers miss budget deadline

ALLEGAN, Mich. — Michigan lawmakers have just three weeks until the Oct. 1 deadline to pass a balanced budget. The Republican-led House and Democrat-led Senate have struggled to come to an agreement, missing the July 1 deadline to pass a school...

School board consolidation rumours not credible, says northern Ont. Conservative MPP

The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario is concerned the province may collapse 72 school boards across Ontario into four centralized ones. THUNDER BAY – A Thunder Bay Conservative MPP says he wouldn’t put much stock into rumours the Doug...

Teachers excited for new fifth grade wing at Grafton middle school, addressing district's growing enrollment

GRAFTON, Wis. — A middle school in Grafton has completed an $11.4 million renovation project that includes a new fifth-grade wing with eight classrooms, addressing overcrowding issues due to growing enrollment. As of this Fall, Grafton fifth...

University of Oregon announces more layoffs, says no tenured faculty or degree programs will be cut

The University of Oregon announced its next round of layoffs Monday, following months of speculation. The school said it will cut another 60 employees, and eliminate 59 vacant positions. That's in addition to the layoffs that were announced...

University’s global talent search draws 1,325 applicants

SWEDEN A global recruitment drive launched earlier this year by a leading Swedish university, which seeks to fill 25 academic positions – 15 tenure-track assistant professors and 10 visiting professors across all faculties – has attracted a total...

School leaders in Wake County to meet about safety and security after recent incident

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Wake County Public School System officials are set to hold a meeting Tuesday afternoon to discuss school safety and security. It comes a few weeks after a shooting outside Southeast Raleigh High School following the...

Education (MEP) will ban cell phone use in classrooms starting in 2026

Q COSTARICA — Starting next school year, students in Costa Rica will not be allowed to use cell phones in the classroom, except for educational purposes previously authorized by teachers. Leonardo Sánchez, the Minister of Public Education (MEP),...

COLLEGE REPORT: Sampson records sack, forced fumble in ISU's win over Eastern Illinois

During his high school football career at Northview, Braxton Sampson was known for making big plays in critical moments, leading to the Knights piling up a bunch of wins. Sampson has continued that at the collegiate level at Indiana State...