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President Biden would halt weapons shipments if Israel invades Rafah. House Speaker Johnson survives leadership threat. GOP lawmakers grill leaders of three public school districts about antisemitism.
Education
GOP lawmakers turn their attention to antisemitism in K-12 public schools
During a Senate hearing Wednesday on antisemitism in K-12 schools, superintendents were unapologetic as they faced tough questions about discipline and accountability.
Republicans and K-12 school leaders clash over handling of antisemitism
Republicans tried for the kind of headline moments they've scored in similar hearings with elite college presidents. But the testimony from K-12 public school leaders offered few surprises.
In NYC and LA, police response to campus protests draws sharp criticism
Students say they suffered broken bones, concussions and other injuries from allegedly aggressive police action breaking up pro-Palestinian protests last week.
Parkland student hit by shrapnel after gun in backpack misfires
A female student at Parkland High School was injured when a gun was discharged Tuesday. The incident is the latest crime to hit Parkland this spring.
Gov. Roy Cooper recognizes teachers during visit to Greensboro high school
Gov. Roy Cooper visited a Guilford County high school Tuesday afternoon in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week. He toured a few of the school’s Career and Technical Education classrooms.
Some students who protested at colleges don't regret potential punishment
Some students face criminal charges, suspensions and even expulsions for participating in pro-Palestinian protests and encampments. Their reason? A "just cause".
Student protestors worry how school disciplinary actions will affect their futures
Hundreds of college students across the U.S. have been arrested, and many suspended and expelled, for participating in pro-Palestinian protests. Some students reflect on their actions and punishment.
Man admits racial harassment of Utah women's NCAA basketball team
Prosecutors in northern Idaho say they won't bring charges against a man who admitted to using a racial slur against University of Utah women's basketball players.
What we can learn from 4 schools that have reached agreements with Gaza protesters
Northwestern, Brown, Rutgers and University of Minnesota are among the handful of schools that have reached agreements with student protesters. Here's how they did it, and what could come next.