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When Dr. David Yarlott went to college in the late 1980s, he was the only Native American student. Feeling homesick, he withdrew and went home after about a month. Eventually, he found himself at… Read more »

Challenges over the sex discrimination law have had colleges constantly reworking their policies, and more could turn to outside help.

9 Investigates has an update on the vaping problem in Florida schools.

They recommended creating the Florida Schools Safety Portal (FSSP) to give school threat assessment teams access to layers of relevant information on students who may be a threat to themselves of… Read more »

Only about 28 percent of community colleges have on-campus housing, but these institutions serve a high percentage of housing-insecure students. Partnerships with community organizations can help… Read more »

The Kentucky General Assembly has given final approval to a bill requiring that school resource officers carry a gun.  The bill was delivered to Governor Andy Beshear February 10. … Read more »

Bowie State University, working with Food Lion, announced Monday it is opening a new on-campus nutrition lounge supplying free and healthy foods.

The U.S. Dept. of Education announced the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse website was launched on Feb. 10: www.SchoolSafety.gov. This website is a one-stop-shop of resources for K-12… Read more »

Texas’ most vulnerable students are unequally punished for disruptive, unruly behavior. Punitive disciplinary policies often lead to pushing students with disabilities and students of… Read more »

Community colleges intent on establishing strong connections within predominantly African-American neighborhoods are finding success through partnerships with faith institutions.

Oregon’s relatively modest state-funded financial aid – grants of about $3,000 per low-income college student -- enable some who would otherwise drop out of college to stay enrolled and earn… Read more »

In celebration of National TRIO Day, Washington State University Pullman will host a webinar and panel discussion focused on providing support for first-generation students.

Illinois School District to be recognized for excellence in character development.

Palm Beach County schools are delivering five hours of mental health education to all middle and high schoolers, but the rollout isn’t without bumps. Teachers have some concerns.

Approaching the close of a 17-year tenure as Oregon State University’s president, Edward J. Ray called Tuesday on the state of Oregon, the federal government and Oregonians to help address college… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Education this week launched SchoolSafety.gov, a website intended to serve as a one-stop clearinghouse of resources for K-12 administrators, educators, parents and law… Read more »

Early in the 20th century, adult education pioneer Emily Griffith offered free soup at her Denver school to ensure hunger did not keep students from succeeding.

Kentucky is the first state to participate in a pilot program aimed at helping adult learners choose the best path toward obtaining their GED, certificate or college degree. The program trains… Read more »