Viral 'Chromebook challenge' prompts warnings from school districts
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
Michigan Senate passes cell phone rule that would limit use in schools
It's likely a rule limiting the use of cell phones in schools is coming. But whether it's an outright ban or if there are exceptions remains to be seen.
It's likely a rule limiting the use of cell phones in schools is coming. But whether it's an outright ban or if there are exceptions remains to be seen.
Defaulted federal student loan collections resume, sparking anxiety for many
It comes nearly five years after the federal government paused the loan payments and interest as a relief effort during the Covid pandemic.
It comes nearly five years after the federal government paused the loan payments and interest as a relief effort during the Covid pandemic.
National Teacher Appreciation Week 2025: How teachers can get free meals, discounts, and more
Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 runs May 5–9, and dozens of national brands are offering special deals, freebies, and savings to thank educators for their hard work.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 runs May 5–9, and dozens of national brands are offering special deals, freebies, and savings to thank educators for their hard work.
Student loan collections on defaulted loans restart today: What to know
Student loans that are in default will be referred for collection, beginning on Monday, May 5. Here's what that means and what borrowers in default can do.
Student loans that are in default will be referred for collection, beginning on Monday, May 5. Here's what that means and what borrowers in default can do.
School desegregation order from 1966 ended by Justice Department: What to know
The U.S. Justice Department has lifted a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana, calling its continued existence a "historical wrong."
The U.S. Justice Department has lifted a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana, calling its continued existence a "historical wrong."
LeapFrog founder Mike Wood dies at 72 by physician-assisted suicide
Mike Wood, the founder of the educational toy company LeapFrog Enterprises, died at age 72 in Zurich on April 10 through physician-assisted suicide.
Mike Wood, the founder of the educational toy company LeapFrog Enterprises, died at age 72 in Zurich on April 10 through physician-assisted suicide.
Trump executive orders focus on education, targeting colleges, job training, AI
President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders on Wednesday targeting education.
President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders on Wednesday targeting education.
Michigan phone ban in schools: Lawmakers weigh bill that would limit usage in class
Under the proposal, phones would be banned for everyone fifth grade and under. It would be different for older students, however.
Under the proposal, phones would be banned for everyone fifth grade and under. It would be different for older students, however.
Did you default on your student loans? What to know as collections resume
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here’s what you need to know.
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here’s what you need to know.
Student loan collections to resume next month: What to know
The Education Department will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting next month.
The Education Department will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting next month.
Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep amid growing mental health crisis
A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”
A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”
Dallas school shooting: Teen suspect arrested, charged with aggravated assault mass shooting
A 17-year-old turned himself in after a mass shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School that left at least 4 students injured. Police released new details, saying he was let in through an unsecured door before opening fire.
A 17-year-old turned himself in after a mass shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School that left at least 4 students injured. Police released new details, saying he was let in through an unsecured door before opening fire.
Harvard says no to Trump demands: What to know about $2B funding freeze
Harvard said no to the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus, and the government said it would freeze more than $2.2 billion in funding. Here's what to know about the situation.
Harvard said no to the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus, and the government said it would freeze more than $2.2 billion in funding. Here's what to know about the situation.
A.1. responds after Linda McMahon mistakes it with AI
Linda McMahon recently mistakenly referred to AI as A1 a number of times when speaking at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit last week.
Linda McMahon recently mistakenly referred to AI as A1 a number of times when speaking at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit last week.
Pre-K teacher investigated for giving kids gummies before nap time
Parents reported "their children feeling sleepier and napping during the day when they normally wouldn’t," according to a search warrant.
Parents reported "their children feeling sleepier and napping during the day when they normally wouldn’t," according to a search warrant.
Record-breaking $50 million donation made to Wayne State from alum
"If I hadn’t come here, I would never had the opportunity to start my business and I wouldn’t have met my wife who’s standing next to me today, and life would be very different," he said.
"If I hadn’t come here, I would never had the opportunity to start my business and I wouldn’t have met my wife who’s standing next to me today, and life would be very different," he said.
Trump administration pulls $42M from Michigan schools for pre-approved projects, state says
27 school districts in Michigan had been pre-approved for projects they were told the federal government would reimburse them for. The U.S. Department of Education sent a note last week the deadline to apply for reimbursement had been moved up by a year - to last Friday.
27 school districts in Michigan had been pre-approved for projects they were told the federal government would reimburse them for. The U.S. Department of Education sent a note last week the deadline to apply for reimbursement had been moved up by a year - to last Friday.
Student loan repayment plan applications reopened by Education Department: What to know
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday reopened online applications for income-driven repayment plans for student loan borrowers.
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday reopened online applications for income-driven repayment plans for student loan borrowers.
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy accepting applications for free program for at-risk teens
The Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (MYCA) is accepting applications for the next session of the program, which helps at-risk students get back on track.
The Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (MYCA) is accepting applications for the next session of the program, which helps at-risk students get back on track.