Guilford County Schools to expand learning hubs into 22 middle schools
Guilford County Schools (GCS) is set to receive $2.2 million in federal community project funding to expand learning hubs into the district’s middle schools.
Education
A new tool helps teachers detect if AI wrote an assignment
Several big school districts such as New York and Los Angeles have blocked access to a new chatbot that uses artificial intelligence to produce essays. One student has a new tool to help.
Children's MLK Read-In event at Wake Forest University to promote activism and literacy
Wake Forest University is hosting its 14th annual Read-In Day on Jan. 21st to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and promote literacy.
A USC office removes 'field' from its curriculum, citing possible racist connotations
An office within the University of Southern California's School of Social Work said phrases such as "field work" may have meanings linked to slavery.
Bus stabbing of Indiana University student stokes fear in the Asian community
An 18-year-old college student was waiting to get off a city bus when another passenger struck her in the head multiple times.
Gov. DeSantis targets 'trendy ideologies' at Florida universities
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he wants to rein in "trendy ideologies" at state universities. His recent appointment of conservative educational activists to a university board has sparked outrage.
Greensboro to honor Guilford County School Board member as civil rights champion
The city of Greensboro will recognize Guilford County School Board member T. Dianne Bellamy Small on Monday for her civil rights advocacy work.
Wake Forest awarded $1M grant for project focusing on environmental justice
Wake Forest University has been awarded a $1 million grant for a project focusing on environmental justice.
Can a middle school class help scientists create a cooler place to play?
As global temperatures rise, middle school students are learning research skills that could help cool off their school and neighborhood.
Guilford County Schools receives federal grant to support mental health services
Guilford County Schools will receive $14.8 million from the U.S. Department of Education for school-based mental health services.