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University of Oregon students and staff protest on campus in Eugene, Ore. in May of 2014, against sexual violence in the wake of allegations of rape brought against three UO basketball players by a fellow student.

Critics say campus sex assault rules fall short and need an overhaul

4:39am June 17, 2022

by The Associated Press

On the 50th anniversary of Title IX President Biden is expected to announce new rules governing the protection of sexual assault and harassment accusers in education.

A dozen students at Sitʼ Eeti Shaanáx̱ Glacier Valley Elementary School in Juneau, Alaska, ingested floor sealant during breakfast on Tuesday, believing it was milk. At least one student sought medical attention at a hospital.

Students in Alaska drank floor sealant believing it was milk, school district says

6:29pm June 16, 2022

by Dustin Jones

At least one child was taken to a hospital after a dozen students were served floor sealant during breakfast on Tuesday instead of milk.

School is out, but teacher stress and burnout is still in session

4:43pm June 16, 2022

It's the end of the school year and NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with two teachers and a teacher coach about how the pandemic has impacted their school year.

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Student loan borrowers get a rare win as Senate approves a fix

4:20pm June 16, 2022

by Sequoia Carrillo

The measure would free some borrowers from debt incurred by spouses – sometimes abusive ones – and could lay a path toward loan forgiveness.

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New code of conduct for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools to combat discipline disparities

4:08pm June 16, 2022

by Amy Diaz

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education approved a new Student Code of Character, Conduct and Support this week.

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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools contracts with firm to recruit school psychologists

1:33pm June 15, 2022

by Amy Diaz

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education is taking a new step in recruiting school psychologists to the district.

Former U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham arrives at a debate for Democrats seeking their party's nomination in South Carolina's governor's race on Friday, June 10, 2022, in Columbia, S.C.

Democrat Joe Cunningham to face Republican Henry McMaster in S.C. race for governor

10:27pm June 14, 2022

by Acacia Squires

Former Congressman Joe Cunningham, a Democrat who once flipped a congressional seat in deep-red South Carolina, will face Republican Gov. Henry McMaster in the race for governor in November.

Kids can pet this dog visiting their classroom — but only after it sniffs for COVID

5:25pm June 14, 2022

by Ari Daniel

A Massachusetts elementary school welcomes COVID-sniffing dogs. The animals were trained to detect COVID based on research showing that dogs could find a fungus on trees before the trees got sick.

Applicants stamped with a "denied" stamp.

After years of public service, some still can't claim student loan forgiveness

3:00am June 14, 2022

by Sequoia Carrillo

A short-lived program in the early 2000s allowed married couples to consolidate their student loans for a lower interest rate. Now, they're missing out on thousands in loan forgiveness.

This kindergarten class has raised and set free 18 orphaned turtles

5:20pm June 13, 2022

A kindergarten class in Stone Harbor, N.J., recently set free 18 orphaned turtles it raised from eggs. They're part of a program that has saved thousands of diamond terrapin turtles over 20 years.

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