Suspect dead in Colo. high school shooting incident
The Evergreen High School shooting left two students injured and reignited painful memories in Jefferson County, home to Columbine.
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Charlie Kirk killed at Utah Valley University event
The conservative activist’s assassination fueled concerns about rising political violence and deepening partisan divides in the US.
Cabot’s new tardy policy reflects national trend
As schools nationwide tighten attendance rules, an Ark. high school's move from 7 to 3 tardies highlights the balance between discipline and support.
Ia. district keeps bullying policy amid state law change
The school board has not scheduled a vote after discussing Iowa’s removal of gender identity protections from state law.
Kids today face steeper climb: lawyer who beat odds
Federal funding once carried him from libraries to Harvard Law. Now, billions in proposed cuts threaten those same pathways for others.
US sex ed mostly insufficient: new study
Despite evidence that comprehensive sex ed improves health, most U.S. states still push abstinence and limited topics.
Nationwide walkout demands better gun-safety laws
After another school shooting, students across the country walked out on Friday. Their message: Drills aren’t enough. Laws must change.
2 Texas students arrested for school shooting threats
Students threatened to shoot up their school. Though rare compared with everyday gun violence, mass shootings shape public fear disproportionately.
Gig economy: From jazz clubs to algorithms
The gig economy has always been about improvisation and independence. Can it survive the rise of AI-generated “slop”?
Students debate federal role in local policing and ICE
Students from California and Oregon debate Trump’s federal role in crime and immigration, weighing safety, civil rights, and local authority.