What to know about the push to make Bible stories required reading in Texas public schools
A new proposal would include Bible stories in required reading lists for more than 5 million public school students in Texas.
At 250, the Declaration of Independence still sparks hard questions in class
The 74 reports on the challenges teachers face as the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence approaches, highlighting questions of equality and historical context.
US student loan defaults rise to 9.2 million amid crackdown
Many borrowers are prioritizing other loans like mortgages and car payments amid escalating affordability concerns.
More megachurches want to be your alma mater
Some of the nation’s biggest megachurches are getting into the college business.
Despite scrutiny, special education money flows to for-profit residential treatment centers
Many for-profit residential facilities in the so-called troubled teen industry nationwide that claim to treat severe mental and behavioral health issues in children and teens are deftly tapping into taxpayer…
Rancho Cucamonga’s Shrey Parikh wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Shrey turned a tense, high-quality final into a blowout Thursday night, racing through the 90-second “spell-off” and getting 32 words right to be crowned the best young speller in the…
Harvard faculty votes to make it more difficult for undergrads to earn A’s
Supporters say the changes will restore the meaning of top grades after more than 60% of undergraduate grades were in the A range in recent years.
Students and community organizations sue to desegregate Massachusetts schools
A lawsuit filed on behalf of students and community organizations in Massachusetts argues the state is illegally maintaining schools that are racially segregated, concentrating Black and Latino students in high-poverty…
Graduates are booing pep talks on AI at college commencements
Artificial intelligence has become an unwelcome topic at college commencements.
At Cal State LA’s Graduation 2026, tennis legend Billie Jean King just got her degree, and served up a message for life
At 82, tennis legend Billie Jean King, acclaimed for breaking down social barriers, received her bachelor's degree, decades after leaving the school for an epic career.