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This is the saved (not published) headline on 9-21-2022

EDUCATION


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As the ADA turns 35, groups fighting for disability rights could see their federal dollars slashed

Read full article: As the ADA turns 35, groups fighting for disability rights could see their federal dollars slashed

Congress is considering proposals from President Donald Trump to slash funding for disability rights centers in each state, and advocates worry that they could lose more than 60% their federal dollars.

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Judge issues temporary injunction against Trump administration cancellation of humanities grants

Read full article: Judge issues temporary injunction against Trump administration cancellation of humanities grants

A district court judge in New York has issued a preliminary injunction stopping the mass cancellation of National Endowment for the Humanities grants to members of the Authors Guild on the grounds that their First Amendment rights were violated.

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With Columbia as a model, White House seeks fines in potential deals with Harvard and others

Read full article: With Columbia as a model, White House seeks fines in potential deals with Harvard and others

The White House is pursuing heavy fines from Harvard and other universities as part of potential settlements to end investigations into campus antisemitism, according to an administration official familiar with the matter.

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Trump administration investigates Oregon's transgender athlete policies

Read full article: Trump administration investigates Oregon's transgender athlete policies

The Trump administration is investigating the Oregon Department of Education after receiving a complaint from a conservative non-profit group alleging the state was violating civil rights law by allowing transgender girls to compete on girls sports teams.

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Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools

Read full article: Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools

The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language instruction and other programs, the Education Department said Friday.

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Suspect arrested after University of New Mexico dorm shooting leaves 1 dead

Read full article: Suspect arrested after University of New Mexico dorm shooting leaves 1 dead

A 14-year-old boy has been killed and a 19-year-old has been wounded after in overnight shooting at a University of New Mexico dormitory.

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2 days ago

A Columbia genocide scholar says she may leave over university's new definition of antisemitism

Read full article: A Columbia genocide scholar says she may leave over university's new definition of antisemitism

Academics around the country are raising alarm about growing efforts to define antisemitism on terms pushed by the Trump administration.

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Parents seeking religious exemptions to school vaccines win reprieve in a West Virginia county

Read full article: Parents seeking religious exemptions to school vaccines win reprieve in a West Virginia county

A West Virginia judge has allowed children from three families to attend school without required vaccinations.

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Trump signs order to clarify college athletes' employment status amid NIL chaos

Read full article: Trump signs order to clarify college athletes' employment status amid NIL chaos

President Trump has signed an executive order directing federal authorities to clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of their schools.

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A look at details of the settlement between Columbia University and the Trump administration

Read full article: A look at details of the settlement between Columbia University and the Trump administration

A deal between Columbia University and the Trump administration calls for the Ivy League school to pay more than $220 million to resolve multiple federal investigations into alleged violations of federal antidiscrimination laws.

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Trump’s settlement with Columbia could become a model for his campaign to reshape higher education

Read full article: Trump’s settlement with Columbia could become a model for his campaign to reshape higher education

The Trump administration’s milestone settlement with Columbia promises to bring stability to a university embroiled in scrutiny.

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For some employees, education benefits such as tuition assistance prove life-changing

Read full article: For some employees, education benefits such as tuition assistance prove life-changing

As higher education costs have grown to heights many U.S. residents find unattainable or illogical, some adults are looking to their employers for help.

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With no access to education beyond the 6th grade, girls in Afghanistan turn to religious schools

Read full article: With no access to education beyond the 6th grade, girls in Afghanistan turn to religious schools

For six hours every day after school, Nahideh works in a cemetery, collecting water from a nearby shrine to sell to mourners visiting loved ones’ graves.

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Columbia University agrees to pay more than $220M in deal with Trump to restore federal funding

Read full article: Columbia University agrees to pay more than $220M in deal with Trump to restore federal funding

Columbia University has reached a deal with the Trump administration to pay more than $220 million to the federal government.

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Harvard under investigation over participation in visa program for foreign students and researchers

Read full article: Harvard under investigation over participation in visa program for foreign students and researchers

The State Department says it's investigating whether Harvard University will remain part of a government program that allows foreign nationals to take part in cultural and education exchange programs.

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The Latest: House lawmakers vote to subpoena all Epstein-related files from Justice Department

Read full article: The Latest: House lawmakers vote to subpoena all Epstein-related files from Justice Department

A subcommittee of the House Committee on Oversight has voted to subpoena the Department of Justice for files in the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

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RL Brown in Springfield prepares for influx of about 75 students from RV Daniels after DCPS-approved consolidation

Read full article: RL Brown in Springfield prepares for influx of about 75 students from RV Daniels after DCPS-approved consolidation

R.V. Daniels consolidated into R.L. Brown at the end of last school year. The principal shares how they're preparing for the new school year, and a community member shares the emotional impact of losing a neighborhood school.

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Teens say they are turning to AI for friendship

Read full article: Teens say they are turning to AI for friendship

Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI for advice, emotional support and decision-making, according to a new study.

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Far beyond Harvard, conservative efforts to reshape higher education are gaining steam

Read full article: Far beyond Harvard, conservative efforts to reshape higher education are gaining steam

Far beyond Harvard University and its standoff with the Trump administration, Republican officials in several states have been pushing for changes at public universities.

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Columbia University says it has suspended and expelled students who participated in protests

Read full article: Columbia University says it has suspended and expelled students who participated in protests

Columbia University has announced disciplinary actions against students involved in protests against the war in Gaza.

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What's happening with forgiveness for student loans on income-based repayment plans?

Read full article: What's happening with forgiveness for student loans on income-based repayment plans?

Amid a federal overhaul of student loan plans, many borrowers have been left wondering what it means for their hopes of loan forgiveness.

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Study Hacks: Our anchors share some tips that help keep their families on track. What works for your students?

Read full article: Study Hacks: Our anchors share some tips that help keep their families on track. What works for your students?

Back-to-school time is just around the corner, and we want to help our viewers and their families be ready for the transition. That includes getting back into the groove of studying.

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Trump hosting Philippines leader to talk tariffs and China

Read full article: Trump hosting Philippines leader to talk tariffs and China

President Donald Trump has deflected questions over the Justice Department’s decision to interview Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of helping the financier sexually abuse underage girls and is now serving a lengthy prison sentence.

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Duval County superintendent earns high marks in first-year evaluation

Read full article: Duval County superintendent earns high marks in first-year evaluation

Duval County Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier has received high praise from the school board after completing his first year at the helm after a recent evaluation, Dr. Bernier’s performance was rated “highly effective,” with an overall score of 3.6 out of a possible 4.0.

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Lawsuit challenges restrictions on Head Start for kids in the US illegally

Read full article: Lawsuit challenges restrictions on Head Start for kids in the US illegally

A coalition of 21 Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the Trump administration’s restrictions on social services for immigrants in the country illegally, including the federal preschool program Head Start, health clinics and adult education.

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The Latest: Trump administration releases records on FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.

Read full article: The Latest: Trump administration releases records on FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.

The Trump administration has released records of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr., despite opposition from the slain Nobel laureate’s family and the civil rights group that he led until his 1968 assassination.

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Harvard seeks billions in funding restored at a pivotal hearing in its standoff with Trump

Read full article: Harvard seeks billions in funding restored at a pivotal hearing in its standoff with Trump

Harvard University has appeared in federal court, challenging $2.6 billion in funding cuts by the Trump administration.

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Lawyer argues Call of Duty maker can't be held responsible for actions of Uvalde, Texas, shooter

Read full article: Lawyer argues Call of Duty maker can't be held responsible for actions of Uvalde, Texas, shooter

A lawyer for the maker of the video game Call of Duty is arguing that a judge should dismiss a lawsuit brought by families of the victims of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting.

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Education Department will release some frozen grants supporting after-school and summer programs

Read full article: Education Department will release some frozen grants supporting after-school and summer programs

The Education Department plans to release previously withheld grant money for after-school programs.

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Interest in martial arts is increasing. So are concussions, UF study finds

Read full article: Interest in martial arts is increasing. So are concussions, UF study finds

More students involved in martial arts are ending up in the ER with concussions, a new University of Florida Health study shows. And those injuries are happening more often in practice or class than in formal competition.

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Civil rights work is slowing as Trump dismantles the Education Department, agency data shows

Read full article: Civil rights work is slowing as Trump dismantles the Education Department, agency data shows

Data from the Education Department shows the pace at which it resolves civil rights complaints has slowed as the Trump administration dismantles the agency.

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New St. Johns County school district leader aims to advance learning and embrace growth

Read full article: New St. Johns County school district leader aims to advance learning and embrace growth

Stepping into a new position as St. Johns County’s superintendent comes with its share of responsibilities and goals for the upcoming year.

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Man who sent Facebook message about committing a 2013 campus sexual assault pleads guilty

Read full article: Man who sent Facebook message about committing a 2013 campus sexual assault pleads guilty

An American extradited from France to face charges that he sexually assaulted a fellow Pennsylvania college student in 2013 has pleaded guilty.

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Union County High School teacher named Florida Teacher of the Year

Read full article: Union County High School teacher named Florida Teacher of the Year

Two Northeast Florida teachers were awarded a $20,000 check on Thursday morning for being selected among the five finalists for 2026 Teacher of the Year.

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From bedtime tricks to teaching teens to multitask, our anchors share their back-to-school life hacks. What’s yours?

Read full article: From bedtime tricks to teaching teens to multitask, our anchors share their back-to-school life hacks. What’s yours?

Our Morning Show anchors want to help you out by sharing some of the life hacks they’ve learned over the years when it comes to back-to-school time. And we want to hear from you!

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Republicans press leaders of Georgetown, Berkeley and CUNY on antisemitism complaints

Read full article: Republicans press leaders of Georgetown, Berkeley and CUNY on antisemitism complaints

House Republicans on Tuesday grilled the leaders of Georgetown University, the City University of New York and the University of California, Berkeley, in the latest hearing on antisemitism in higher education, accusing the schools of failing to respond adequately to allegations of bias or discrimination.

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Changes your family needs to know before applying for student loans

Read full article: Changes your family needs to know before applying for student loans

Big changes are coming to how students and parents will borrow money to help pay for college. Under President Donald Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill," borrowing for student loans will have limits, and the number of repayment options that you can choose will be reduced.

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How Trump plans to dismantle the Education Department after Supreme Court ruling

Read full article: How Trump plans to dismantle the Education Department after Supreme Court ruling

Education Secretary Linda McMahon is expected to move quickly now that the Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to continue unwinding her department.

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Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees

Read full article: Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees

The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.

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Most teens — and girls especially — see college as key to jobs and life skills, AP-NORC poll says

Read full article: Most teens — and girls especially — see college as key to jobs and life skills, AP-NORC poll says

A recent AP-NORC Teen Poll poll shows most U.S. teenagers prioritize graduating from college, with 70% of girls and 54% of boys considering it important.

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More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer funding

Read full article: More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer funding

More than 20 states have sued President Donald Trump’s administration over billions of dollars in frozen funding for after-school care, summer programs and more.

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LIST: 2025 Back-to-school events to help families in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia

Read full article: LIST: 2025 Back-to-school events to help families in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia

We’ve compiled a county-by-county list of back-to-school events offering giveaways for those in need of school supplies and other items.

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Tired of put-downs, Tennessee town corrects the record with play about the Scopes trial it hosted

Read full article: Tired of put-downs, Tennessee town corrects the record with play about the Scopes trial it hosted

A small town in Tennessee courted national publicity a century ago when it recruited a local teacher to challenge a state law banning the teaching of evolution.

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Head Start will be cut off for immigrants without legal status, Trump administration says

Read full article: Head Start will be cut off for immigrants without legal status, Trump administration says

The Trump administration says it will restrict immigrants in the country illegally from enrolling in Head Start, a federally funded preschool program.

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Trump administration opens investigation into Minnesota agency's affirmative action policy

Read full article: Trump administration opens investigation into Minnesota agency's affirmative action policy

The Trump administration has launched an investigation into the Minnesota Department of Human Services over its newly updated affirmative action hiring policy.

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Jacksonville councilman talks Emerald Trail funding loss, Duval schools HQ debate

Read full article: Jacksonville councilman talks Emerald Trail funding loss, Duval schools HQ debate

Jacksonville City Councilmember Matt Carlucci said he was “upset” when he learned a federal funding request for the Emerald Trail was removed from Trump’s budget bill. But he remains optimistic about the project’s future.

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George Mason University faces investigation in Trump administration's anti-DEI crackdown

Read full article: George Mason University faces investigation in Trump administration's anti-DEI crackdown

The Trump administration on Thursday opened a civil rights investigation into the hiring practices at George Mason University, expanding a national campaign against diversity policies to Virginia’s largest public university.

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A century after a man was convicted of teaching evolution, the debate on religion in schools rages

Read full article: A century after a man was convicted of teaching evolution, the debate on religion in schools rages

The 1925 Scopes “Monkey Trial” in Tennessee, where a teacher was prosecuted for teaching evolution, continues to influence debates on religion in public schools.

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Report on curbing antisemitism in Australia recommends threatening university funding

Read full article: Report on curbing antisemitism in Australia recommends threatening university funding

A report is recommending Australian universities lose government funding unless they address attacks on Jewish students and for potential immigrants to be screened for political affiliations.

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Could first ‘A’ grade for DCPS bring more families to Jacksonville? A realtor thinks so

Read full article: Could first ‘A’ grade for DCPS bring more families to Jacksonville? A realtor thinks so

The Duval County School Board’s recent achievement of its first-ever “A” grade could be the beginning of potential growth for Jacksonville’s housing market.

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Republicans urge US universities to cut ties with Chinese-backed scholarship program

Read full article: Republicans urge US universities to cut ties with Chinese-backed scholarship program

Dartmouth College and the University of Notre Dame say they're ending their participation in a Chinese scholarship program House Republicans call a “nefarious mechanism” to steal technology for the Chinese government.

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What Trump's big tax law could mean for the youngest Americans

Read full article: What Trump's big tax law could mean for the youngest Americans

The impact of the massive spending bill President Donald Trump signed into law on Independence Day is expected to filter down to infants and toddlers — a segment of the population that's particularly vulnerable to cuts to the federal social safety net.

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All 14 schools in Nassau County received an ‘A’ rating for the 24-25 school year; district ranked No. 1 for entire state

Read full article: All 14 schools in Nassau County received an ‘A’ rating for the 24-25 school year; district ranked No. 1 for entire state

The Nassau County School District made history in the 2024-2025 school year. Based on the latest rankings released by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), Nassau County was ranked the number one school district in Florida, earning an “A” rating for every single school in the district.

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Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione announces retirement plans

Read full article: Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione announces retirement plans

Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione has announced that the upcoming academic year will be his last in charge of the department, with an official retirement planned for June 2028.

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DCPS’s headquarters building is currently up for sale. A councilman wants school leaders to it move downtown

Read full article: DCPS’s headquarters building is currently up for sale. A councilman wants school leaders to it move downtown

Council Member Matt Carlucci is set to file a resolution urging the Duval County School Board to further consider Downtown Jacksonville as the location for its future consolidated administrative headquarters.

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DCPS earned an ‘A’ grade for the first time in history. But district leaders say there’s still work to be done

Read full article: DCPS earned an ‘A’ grade for the first time in history. But district leaders say there’s still work to be done

After Duval County Public Schools earned an “A” grade for the first time in history, Superintendent Christopher Bernier praised the district’s efforts to achieve that milestone.

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Federal funding freeze threatens after-school programs in Northeast Florida

Read full article: Federal funding freeze threatens after-school programs in Northeast Florida

Thousands of families in Northeast Florida face cuts to after-school and summer programs due to a federal funding freeze affecting education and food assistance grants.

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Student loan cancellation program could become Trump retribution tool, some advocates fear

Read full article: Student loan cancellation program could become Trump retribution tool, some advocates fear

President Donald Trump is revamping the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, sparking concerns it could become a tool for political retribution.

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DCPS went from a ‘B’ to an ‘A’ district this year. Here’s how all Northeast Florida school districts performed

Read full article: DCPS went from a ‘B’ to an ‘A’ district this year. Here’s how all Northeast Florida school districts performed

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Monday afternoon in Jacksonville.

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DCPS went from a ‘B’ to an ‘A’ district this year. Here’s how all Northeast Florida school districts performed

Read full article: DCPS went from a ‘B’ to an ‘A’ district this year. Here’s how all Northeast Florida school districts performed

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Monday afternoon in Jacksonville.

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Global movement empowers children & adults to take eco-action

Read full article: Global movement empowers children & adults to take eco-action

A global movement started by two college students is now teaching children around the world to take real eco-action, from growing food to planting trees.

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North Carolina governor vetoes anti-DEI and transgender rights bills, calling them 'mean-spirited'

Read full article: North Carolina governor vetoes anti-DEI and transgender rights bills, calling them 'mean-spirited'

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed three anti-DEI bills and another targeting transgender rights.

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A Q-tip and spotless car were key evidence linking Bryan Kohberger to murders of 4 Idaho students

Read full article: A Q-tip and spotless car were key evidence linking Bryan Kohberger to murders of 4 Idaho students

The man charged with killing four University of Idaho students in 2022 pleaded guilty, capping a mystifying murder case that's long captured the nation's attention.

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Some education grants in limbo were used for ‘leftwing agenda,’ Trump administration says

Read full article: Some education grants in limbo were used for ‘leftwing agenda,’ Trump administration says

The Trump administration has accused states and schools of using federal education grants to help fund “a radical leftwing agenda.”.

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Columbia University student data stolen by politically motivated hacker, university says

Read full article: Columbia University student data stolen by politically motivated hacker, university says

A politically motivated hacker breached Columbia University’s data systems last week, stealing student records and causing widespread disruptions.

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Jacksonville organizations continue to push back against DCPS’s updated DEI policy

Read full article: Jacksonville organizations continue to push back against DCPS’s updated DEI policy

Jacksonville community members remained persistent in sending a message to the Duval County School Board about their disapproval of recent changes to the district’s diversity, equity and inclusion policy.

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DCPS approves ‘Duval Reimagine’ initiative that will reshape school infrastructure, student distribution

Read full article: DCPS approves ‘Duval Reimagine’ initiative that will reshape school infrastructure, student distribution

The Duval County School Board approved a comprehensive initiative called “Duval Reimagine,” which is aimed at reshaping the district’s approach to school infrastructure and student distribution.

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NCAA's House settlement era begins, shaking up college athletics as some schools opt out

Read full article: NCAA's House settlement era begins, shaking up college athletics as some schools opt out

The NCAA’s House settlement era has launched, with athletic programs across the country free to start paying millions to their athletes in the biggest change in the history of college athletics.

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St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office increasing enforcement, education for e-bike riders after increase in accidents

Read full article: St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office increasing enforcement, education for e-bike riders after increase in accidents

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said it is stepping up its enforcement of violations on e-bikes and education for riders of all ages.

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UPenn updates swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case

Read full article: UPenn updates swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case

The University of Pennsylvania has changed three school records set by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas.

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Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and more

Read full article: Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and more

The Trump administration is withholding more than $6 billion in federal grants for after-school and summer programs, English language instruction, adult literacy and more.

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From campus to career: Important advice as graduates look to land their first job

Read full article: From campus to career: Important advice as graduates look to land their first job

The diplomas are signed, sealed, and delivered, and the tassel has been tossed, but for the class of 2025, the real work now begins: landing that first job.

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Bryan Kohberger's decision to accept plea deal came after efforts to strike death penalty failed

Read full article: Bryan Kohberger's decision to accept plea deal came after efforts to strike death penalty failed

Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students as part of a deal with prosecutors to avoid the death penalty.

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‘Duval Reimagine’ initiative could change DCPS’s approach to school renovations, district boundaries

Read full article: ‘Duval Reimagine’ initiative could change DCPS’s approach to school renovations, district boundaries

The Duval County School Board is set to vote on a proposed comprehensive initiative called “Duval Reimagine,” an 81-page strategic blueprint that could reshape the district’s approach to school infrastructure and student distribution.

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How well did your student’s school do on statewide testing? Check our searchable database

Read full article: How well did your student’s school do on statewide testing? Check our searchable database

Want to know how your student’s school did? Use our searchable database below to find out.

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Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students, threatens to cut all funding

Read full article: Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students, threatens to cut all funding

The Trump administration has intensified its battle with Harvard University.

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Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students in deal to avoid execution

Read full article: Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students in deal to avoid execution

Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students as part of a deal with prosecutors to avoid the death penalty.

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Dozens of anti-government protesters detained during clashes with riot police in Serbia

Read full article: Dozens of anti-government protesters detained during clashes with riot police in Serbia

Thousands of protesters in Serbia have rallied against President Aleksandar Vucic, demanding early parliamentary elections.

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What to know about the US Supreme Court's ruling on public school lessons using LGBTQ books

Read full article: What to know about the US Supreme Court's ruling on public school lessons using LGBTQ books

The Supreme Court has sided with religious parents who want to pull their children out of the classroom when a public school lesson uses LGBTQ storybooks.

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Organizations to rally outside DCPS Tuesday over concerns about updated DEI policy

Read full article: Organizations to rally outside DCPS Tuesday over concerns about updated DEI policy

Multiple organizations are coming together to rally against the Duval County School Board Tuesday afternoon.

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Florida test scores show gains for Duval; top marks for St. Johns, Nassau counties

Read full article: Florida test scores show gains for Duval; top marks for St. Johns, Nassau counties

We're learning how local school districts performed on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking, or FAST. A Duval County parent weighs in on the district's performance.

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Jacksonville veteran testifies in Washington about Dept. of Education cuts

Read full article: Jacksonville veteran testifies in Washington about Dept. of Education cuts

A Jacksonville Navy veteran is sounding the alarm, warning that veterans could be left defenseless against predatory colleges and lending practices without the Department of Education.

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University of Virginia president, pressured over DEI, resigns rather than 'fight federal government'

Read full article: University of Virginia president, pressured over DEI, resigns rather than 'fight federal government'

The president of the University of Virginia has announced he is resigning amid heavy pressure from conservative critics and the Trump administration over the school's diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

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Republican plan for nationwide private school vouchers deemed in violation of Senate rules

Read full article: Republican plan for nationwide private school vouchers deemed in violation of Senate rules

A Republican plan to expand private school vouchers nationwide was dealt a major setback when the Senate parliamentarian said the proposal would run afoul of procedural rules.

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The Latest: Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of birthright citizenship unclear

Read full article: The Latest: Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of birthright citizenship unclear

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued decisions on the final six cases that were left on its docket for the summer, including emergency appeals relating to President Donald Trump's agenda.

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Rural schools feel the pinch from Trump administration's cuts to mental health grants

Read full article: Rural schools feel the pinch from Trump administration's cuts to mental health grants

School districts around the country are cutting back plans to expand their staffing of mental health specialists because of Trump administration cuts to federal grants.

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Supreme Court meets Friday to decide 6 remaining cases, including birthright citizenship

Read full article: Supreme Court meets Friday to decide 6 remaining cases, including birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court is meeting Friday to decide the final six cases of its term, including President Donald Trump’s bid to enforce his executive order denying birthright citizenship to U.S.-born children of parents who are in the country illegally.

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Federal judge weighs whether Alabama's anti-DEI law threatens First Amendment

Read full article: Federal judge weighs whether Alabama's anti-DEI law threatens First Amendment

Professors and students at the University of Alabama say that a new an anti-diversity, equity and inclusion law has already caused significant harm on campus less than a year after going into effect.

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Philadelphia's schools accused of failing to properly inspect asbestos in buildings

Read full article: Philadelphia's schools accused of failing to properly inspect asbestos in buildings

Philadelphia’s public schools are facing federal criminal allegations of failing to properly inspect eight schools for damaged asbestos.

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Judge blocks Georgia's social media age verification law, citing free speech concerns

Read full article: Judge blocks Georgia's social media age verification law, citing free speech concerns

A federal judge is blocking Georgia's law requiring age verification for social media accounts.

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NCAA considering proposal to allow college athletes, staff to bet on professional sports

Read full article: NCAA considering proposal to allow college athletes, staff to bet on professional sports

The NCAA is considering a proposal to allow athletes and staff to bet on professional sports while maintaining strict bans on college sports betting.

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Funding of Olympic sports a bargaining chip as NCAA seeks antitrust help, AP sources say

Read full article: Funding of Olympic sports a bargaining chip as NCAA seeks antitrust help, AP sources say

College sports leaders seeking antitrust and other protections from Congress have a potential bargaining chip: School assurances that they will provide funding for their increasingly imperiled Olympic programs, by far the biggest pipeline of talent for Team USA.

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Interactive: Here’s how our local public school districts fared on 2025 statewide tests

Read full article: Interactive: Here’s how our local public school districts fared on 2025 statewide tests

Data released by the Governor’s Office shows statewide improvements in language arts, math, science, and history

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Supreme Court has 6 cases to decide, including birthright citizenship

Read full article: Supreme Court has 6 cases to decide, including birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court is in the final days of a term that has lately been dominated by the Trump administration’s emergency appeals of lower court orders seeking to slow President Donald Trump’s efforts to remake the federal government.

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DeSantis says Florida’s academic progress monitoring assessments paying dividends as new district scores are released

Read full article: DeSantis says Florida’s academic progress monitoring assessments paying dividends as new district scores are released

Data released by the Governor’s Office shows statewide improvements in language arts, math, science, and history

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Majority of US adults support religious chaplains in public schools, a new AP-NORC poll shows

Read full article: Majority of US adults support religious chaplains in public schools, a new AP-NORC poll shows

A new poll finds few Americans support allowing religious schools to become tax-funded public charter schools.

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Unemployment among young college graduates outpaces overall US joblessness rate

Read full article: Unemployment among young college graduates outpaces overall US joblessness rate

Young people graduating from college this spring and summer are facing one of the toughest job markets in more than a decade.

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Ohio plans swift appeal as court declares private school voucher system unconstitutional

Read full article: Ohio plans swift appeal as court declares private school voucher system unconstitutional

Ohio plans a swift appeal of a decision declaring the state's private school voucher system unconstitutional.

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California found in violation of Title IX in clash with Trump officials over transgender athletes

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The Trump administration has found that the California Department of Education and the state’s high school sports federation violated civil rights law by allowing transgender girls to compete on girls sports teams.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court sides with Republican Legislature in fight with governor

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The Wisconsin Supreme Court has handed a victory to the Republican-controlled Legislature in a power struggle with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

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