Texas map reveals areas with most high school dropouts
A Newsweek analysis of U.S. Census data determined which counties in Texas have the highest percentage of high school dropouts.
Teacher probed for antisemitism after parents say he "brainwashed" students
Pennsylvania's Central Bucks School District is under federal investigation following a complaint of alleged antisemitism.
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StudentsNAUDL Debater of the Year calls award "cherry on top" of successful career
Jun Kwon of Port of L.A. High School told Newsweek that the honorific is "a testament to how much I love the activity."
Texas teacher booted for 'improper' puppet show murder assignment
A substitute teacher was suspended and removed from a San Antonio high school after students expressed concerns about an in-class assignment.
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MentorsNAUDL's Coach of the Year says debate made her a "lifelong learner"
"I'm a motivator," debate coach Jessica Wright-Crichlow said. "I have words to give you to motivate you and tell you you can do this."
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TeamsNAUDL 2024 champions say real-life friendship helped them win tournament
"I feel like we both have something that the other one lacks," said Bianca Perkins of Chicago's Kenwood Academy High School.
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EventsChicago's Kenwood Academy wins title at Urban Debate National Championship
"This was my last tournament, so it's good to end on a high note," senior Bianca Perkins told Newsweek.
GLAAD demands more answers after Nex Benedict cause of death announced
The LGBTQ+ advocacy group responded to the Oklahoma medical examiner ruling the nonbinary teen's death a suicide.
High school dropout rate Is highest in this state
High school dropout statistics vary significantly based on the state and its education system, with some states falling undeniably to the bottom of the pack.
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TeamsWUDL achieves first Tournament of Champions spot with sophomore team
Debater Sitara Mazumdar said "it really took a village" to secure the team's second TOC qualifying bid, including hours of "targeted prep" and league help.
Video of foot-licking at Oklahoma school sparks anger
Footage of students licking feet as part of a charity fundraiser at an Oklahoma high school has caused outrage online.
Gen Z man reveals his ultimate high school regret: "Valuable life lesson"
"The first time I decided to pursue a girl I was invested in, I made a lot of mistakes that I wish I had learned at an earlier age," he told Newsweek.
US biology textbooks promoting "misguided assumptions" on sex and gender
"It's an overly simplistic lay view that is at odds with the scientific consensus on sex and gender," a researcher said.
Californians are struggling to graduate from high school
California has the lowest number of high school diploma holders in the country, according to research.
Map reveals states with the most high school dropouts
California and Texas are among the states with the lowest number of people 25 and over who have high school diplomas.
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MentorsMinnesota debate director says debate can help boost student attendance
MNUDL Director Amy Cram Helwich says the community of debate "builds enthusiasm for learning that draws students back to school as well as practice."
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MentorsDebate alum says women need to support each other to flourish
Addis Arciniega, of the Silicon Valley Urban Debate League, says, "the resilience of women in the debate world keeps us all standing."
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MentorsDebate coach says Urban Debate leagues can "reweave the fabric" of society
Robert Burns, of the Silicon Valley Urban Debate League, writes that "debate isn't just for after-school teams. It can transform classrooms and our society."
Photo of Patrick Mahomes, wife Brittany in high school goes viral
The Mahomes' met while they were students at Texas' Whitehouse High School, and began dating during their sophomore year.
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NewsIntellectual property rights set for next school year's policy debate topic
The national topic is what thousands of high school students will research, formulate arguments for and debate across the country.
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MentorsNAUDL alum uses debate skills to advocate for the disabled community
Olivia Northcutt-Wyly said the debaters must strive for inclusivity and accessibility "so more people can experience the transformative power of debate."
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TeamsNYCUDL-Wake Forest debate "Dream Team" builds path to college scholarships
Bronx freshman Mariah Griffin told Newsweek she knows that her participation in the Dream Team "will have a significant impact further on in my life."
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TeamsD.C. debate team beats season rivals in their first regional tournament
"It's been exciting to see how much they've grown and improved from the very first practice that we had," the team's coach told Newsweek.
High school football player found dead before state championship game
Mystery surrounds the death of 17-year-old Brandon Smith, whose body was discovered on Sunday.
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StudentsNYU student rekindles "adventurous flame" through debate
NYU pre-med student Emmanuel Makinde engaged "bizarre ideas" via meaningful discourse when he joined debate at his Washington, D.C., high school.
Woman refusing to make daughter apologize to "brat" classmate sparks debate
"One comment in five months isn't bullying, your daughter lost her patience," one Redditor said.
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StudentsNYC Student Gives Thanks for Finding Community in Debate
Jazmine Chaves says that debate has given her "a sense of belonging and home" that she hasn't felt elsewhere to the same degree.
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MentorsNYC teacher says debate has helped him find 'the Holy Grail' of education
Darren Kessler says that debate helps his students to build confidence and character, and learn how to navigate the world socially.
High school coach's firing after mass baptism sparks outrage
The superintendent did not say the coach was fired because of the baptisms, but some social media users criticized the decision.
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MentorsNYC debate exec: "We look past wins and losses to focus on life outcomes"
Amisha Mody Mehta says that it is "truly empowering students to become the next generation of diverse, informed and courageous leaders."