New York map reveals areas with most high school dropouts
A Newsweek analysis of U.S. Census data determined which counties in New York have the highest percentage of high school dropouts.
Florida map reveals areas with most high school dropouts
A Newsweek analysis of U.S. Census data determined which Florida counties have the highest percentage of high school dropouts.
Ex-Homecoming Queen, Mom to Sue Over Allegations of Hacking School Vote
The mother, a former assistant principal in the school district, was accused of helping her daughter enter the voting system and cast fraudulent votes in 2020.
Supreme Court Hears Case of Praying Coach
Banning anyone from praying just because they can be seen by the public is wrong and violates the Constitution. Let us hope the Court realizes it.
School Lunch Manager Ordered to Return 6 Years of Overpayment 'Had No Idea'
"Now I have seven days to fix a six-year mistake made by the payroll department," the high school employee said Friday.
Video Shows Students Having Sex in Maryland Classroom, Police Investigate
In Maryland, a teenager who records, sends or possesses teenage sexual content can be given child pornography charges and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Colorado School Removes LGBTQ Book From Classroom Library
Bayfield Middle School said the removal of "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Sáenz has nothing to do with its content.
Students Expelled Over Racist Video Showing 'Recipe' for African Americans
The students posted a 50-second "cooking video" in which they use "ingredients" to create a black person made of racist stereotypes.
Several School Closings in California Due to Smoke and Fire Concerns
Nearly 220 San Fernando Valley school campuses are shut today, in addition to several others in Los Angeles County, over poor air quality issues.
Student 'Threatens High School Shooting' on Snapchat
The boy brandished what appeared to be an assault rifle and sent the video to fellow students at his high school.
Florida Teenager Arrested for Bringing AR-15 to School
Police say that the Florida high school student showed poor judgement but is not a threat.
Obama's Tweet Better Received Than Trump's
"Highly trained teachers" would be able to "immediately fire back if a savage sicko came to a school with bad intentions," Trump tweeted.
Nikolas Cruz: Parkland School Shooter Identified
The suspect in Wednesday's shooting at a Florida High School has been identified, according to reports.
Lee HS in San Antonio Renamed LEE After Charlottesville
Some community members criticize the name change for the acronym spelling out the Confederate general's name
The link between bullying and gun violence in schools
New research sheds light on which children have greater access to guns and are most likely to use them. The results are alarming.
Are Misleading Textbooks Encouraging Racist Attitudes?
Texas education officials have suggested slavery be considered a side issue when teaching the Civil War.
Gas Explosion at New York City High School Injures Three
The explosion occurred at about 8 p.m. while construction work was going on in a sixth-floor laboratory, a police spokesman said.
Newsweek's 2015 High School Rankings
Newsweek's 2015 High School Rankings recognizes the achievements of the best public high schools in the United States for college readiness.
Map: America's Top High Schools 2015
A map that shows the locations of the top 100 schools both overall and with poverty level taken into account.
When Teachers Flunk
What's more important, having a diverse teaching corps or a rigorously certified one?
You're 100 Percent Wrong About Critical Thinking
The buzz phrase of education reformers has nothing to do with the crisis in U.S. classrooms.
Newly Revised AP US History Standards Take Softer Tone on Racial History of America
A phrase referring to President Reagan's rhetoric as "bellicose" was also removed.
Should High Schools Routinely Test for Marijuana?
Random testing for weed is not only costly, it may even lead to more dangerous drug use.
Norwegian Teens Charged After Hash Cake Poisons Teachers
Two teachers were admitted to hospital, where doctors found they had ingested a huge quantity of marijuana.
Eight-Man Football: The Biggest, And Only, Game in Town
Two small Nevada schools with vastly different kids are saving lives one tackle at a time
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