Education
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Former Deputy AG Sally Yates to review Cornell's handling of sexual misconduct cases
Jane Doe is suing seven former students, who have become known as the "Cornell 7", as well as the university, and Chi Phi fraternity. But local authorities have not filed charges.
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Female wrestler who claims male sexually assaulted her on the mat seeks emergency order from SCOTUS
Federal appeals court known for Supreme Court reversals required teenager Kallie Keeler to meet "doubly demanding standard" to stop her district, athletics association from making her unwittingly wrestling males again.
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Trump admin reminds state attorneys general that parents have 'right to direct children's education'
The letter reminded the attorneys general that under federal law, parents have the right to know and be informed of the most sensitive and personal information pertaining to their children.
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Students falling behind in math, on track in reading, new study finds
Lack of data on poor and minority students, who were disproportionately missing from the assessment. raises concerns.
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Baltimore County public schools remain closed as ransomware attack prevents remote learning
The attack was initially detected last Tuesday night.
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Amid ongoing school shutdowns, homeschooling rates skyrocket across the country
Rate of parents intending to homeschool has doubled this year.
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In big Virginia school district, middle school students see 300% jump in failing grades
Some students who "previously struggled in school" have "continued to do so," district admits.
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CDC Director Redfield says schools are among 'safest places' for children as cases rise
Some cities and states have already closed in-person learning for students, and Redfield says evidence shows schools are not a major virus spreader.
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California governor sends his children to private school as local public schools remain closed
Governor's school district looks to early January reopening date.
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D.C. sees double-digit drop in student literacy progress following months of remote learning
"Extended time away from the classroom" has set many students back.
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Virginia Military Institute leader resigns amid racism allegations
The resignation of Retired Gen. J.H. Binford Peay III was confirmed by the school's Board of Visitors.
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U.S. colleges, universities failed to disclose billions in foreign gifts, Trump admin finds
Education Department probe found schools since 2014 receiving nearly nearly $1.5 billion in gifts, contracts from China.
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Major Virginia teacher's union calls for schools to be closed until at least August of 2021
Calls for no in-person instruction until 'widely available' vaccine or 'highly effective' treatment.