Junior Karl Barthel was out on a run near Dartford Road when the tornado touched down. Earlier that day, his AP Psychology exam had been canceled, and his track practice had been called off, so with time...

Note: The Griffin Gazette uses students' chosen names and pronouns. This has been indicated with parentheses where sources referred to her by her dead name.  LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. -- This week, Los...

Today, May 19, JCPS experienced a district-wide internet outage due to a car accident involving a utility pole on Gardiner Lane and Robards Road this morning. “[The outage] is not an issue JCPS can...

The US District Judge Amy Totenberg has declined to block the use of Georgia’s electronic voting system, closing an eight-year-long lawsuit, which alleged the system was vulnerable. The case debated...

When English teacher and green card holder Doug Leresche attended Queens College in New York in 2008, he and his Jewish classmate decided to live in tents on campus as a show of solidarity with refugees...

After six months of careful planning, student organizers from The Bishop’s School, Pacific Ridge School, La Jolla Country Day School, and Francis Parker School were gearing up for their fifth annual...

On the morning of Thursday, May 8, many students across La Salle, in classes ranging from Honors Biology to U.S. History, were all watching the same thing. White smoke rising from the chimney of the...

The assassin checked his weapon and the time. If he met with his accomplice before first period then there might be time to make the kill and grab breakfast before second period. The assassin? FUHS...

Sophomore Nate Malock was on the auditorium stage last week, in front of dozens of friends and peers – and he could not remember his name. Malock was one of eight volunteers in a presentation by hypnotist...

For the past 10 years, members of the United States’ House of Representatives have hosted the Congressional App Challenge in their district, aiming to inspire students to pursue careers in computer...

What happens when the place you call home slowly disappears beneath the waters? For many students in Virginia Beach, this nightmare is becoming an increasingly concerning reality. While sea level rise...

Amid a wave of nationwide immigration crackdowns and growing political scrutiny of Chicago’s sanctuary city status, fear, anxiety, and frustration have intensified within classrooms and school communities....

While the country rapidly implements new immigration policies, Pace High School keeps its stance on being a safe space for all students, citizens and not. The United States is currently facing an uproar...

In this year’s mock trial competition, Cal High’s prosecution team argued that the easiest way to win a competition is to eliminate the opponent. Cal’s mock trial team almost learned this the hard...

Among student chatter and discussion, English teacher Kiara Smith’s classroom catches the eye. A vividly decorated door, colorful walls and student art projects reflect the vibrant energy and creativity...

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For the past two months, a charged debate has electrified the Loudoun Valley community in Ashburn. Local residents have organized protests and started initiatives to fight back against the threat of high...

On his first day in office, Jan. 20, President Donald Trump signed the executive order Protecting The Meaning and Value of American Citizenship, ending birthright citizenship for children of noncitizen...

In early March, all Stillwater elementary schools received a book order containing 30 LGBTQ+ books, which were removed from shelves before most of them were even unboxed. A staff member flagged images...

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Joshua Friedlander started his own business, “Jam by Josh” selling jam in 2021. Since then, his business has grown rapidly, leading up to the present with him winning the thinkBIG! Veale Innovation...

Origin of the bill AI has taken the education world by storm with what seems to be students' new favorite software, ChatGPT. Open AI seems to be taking a step further, and some organizations are looking...

“Moving forward, the White House Press Pool will be determined by the White House Press Team. Legacy outlets who have participated in the press pool for decades will still be allowed to join,” Karolina...

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On April 1, Lamar Young, Midtown’s most veteran counselor, unexpectedly passed away, leaving an enduring legacy of endless dedication to student success. In a 30-year career in education, 15 years of...

The Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, otherwise known as Senate Bill 1, was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine on March 28, affecting public colleges and universities in the state. According to...

Green grass, flowers blooming, and a focus on sustainability: spring is here, and the community of West Chicago is celebrating. Earth Day fell on April 22, and the city of West Chicago marked the occasion...

Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and the first Latin American pontiff, died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. In an X statement, the Vatican confirmed that he passed away at 7:35 a.m. CEST at...

It is the last day of school, and Cottonwood Creek Elementary School Principal Dr. Andra Penny has a resolution: clean out her office. Filled to the brim with photos and gifts from students, her workspace...

Early Thursday morning the Texas House approved SB2, a bill that would create a $1 billion private school voucher program in Texas. Students who participate in the program may be able to receive over...

After a $2.5 million Conifer Library budget increase in 2023, Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) has researched community needs and selected a location for a new free-standing location. The public...

While others might have 'nope-d' their way out of the situation, School Resource Officer Will Stearns demonstrated exceptional dexterity and a remarkable lack of concern for future social engagements....

Whether they arrived nervous, tired, prepared, or even excited, the students who came to school last week to take their exams would soon share a common experience: They wouldn’t be taking the ACT. Proctors...

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The Texas House of Representatives is debating public education bills today. One of them is Senate Bill 2, the voucher bill, which would create a $1 billion private school voucher program, which would...

Starting with the Class of 2027, West Shore will require students to take a semester-long Personal Finance and Money Management course to graduate. The mandate comes as a part of Florida Senate Bill 1054,...

Senior Nate Motes walks through the Bowie hallways. In the winter, he’s freezing, and in the summer, the hallways reach scalding hot temperatures because there is no AC or heat. Once he enters his class,...

Latin continues to champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with both teacher and student-led programs amid a national wave of DEI setbacks in schools, nonprofit organizations, and companies. Microsoft...

When the Townsend Harris robotics team entered the Hudson Valley Regional robotics competition at Rockland Community College on March 6, they entered with a robot named Hawk Tuah. The name, as well as...

Under the Trump administration, the U.S. Department of Education launched a new public reporting portal in March, allowing individuals to report alleged discrimination based on race or sex in publicly...

One-hundred seventy-eight hours. That’s how much time 18 Brookline students clocked in helping their classmates one-on-one through the National Honor Society’s peer tutoring program in the past five...

A loud boom in the Northwest Austin area occurred around 11:23 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, and was felt as far north as Georgetown. First responders rushed to the scene at 10400 Double Spur Loop following...

During spring break, New Voices activists Faye Zayed, Charlotte Schwarte, Erick Garcia, Ava Weaver and Elizabeth Yowell talked to legislative aides about supporting House Bill 4821, a bill that would establish...

In just one minute, Joey Elasmar set a vision for the future of the Brookline Public Library. Taking the floor at State Rep. Tommy Vitolo’s Spring Social on March 23, he offered his solution to a tension...

Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14159 on January 20, 2025 titled "Protecting The American People Against Invasion." This order significantly expands the role of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

Exchange students Bagus Mahottama-Wijaya, Azra Tosun and Duygu Celik are worried. In February, the Trump Administration approved a federal funding freeze affecting student exchange programs. The decision...

Ohio’s House Bill 8, also known as the “Parents’ Bill of Rights,” takes effect today and is already generating intense reactions from educators, students and advocacy groups across the state. The...

She receives a call from her manager on her work radio.  “Hey, something’s going on.” She bolts from her lifeguard position to the basketball courts as she sees an older man lying down,...

HOUSTON - Mayor John Whitmire understands that Kingwood residents are frustrated and worried. Hurricane season begins on June 1, and many families in the “Livable Forest” are still recovering from...

On April 1, President Donald Trump and his administration terminated $106 million in K-12 education funding for Massachusetts, targeting statewide efforts to address pandemic-related learning loss around...