Parents outraged by ‘inappropriate’ first-grade assignment about running from a cop

Some parents of elementary school students in the Pittsburgh School District were outraged to discover that some first graders were given a reading comprehension assignment about two boys running from a cop.

Homecoming queen candidates ditch heels to show support for epileptic classmate

A group of South Carolina high school students competing for homecoming queen recently ditched their heels in a show of support for a fellow contender.

Texas teacher mixes music and math to make learning more engaging

This teacher and students rapped about decimals, to the tune of Luniz’s 1995 hit I Got 5 on It—and they’ve got flow!

Parents pack Atlanta Public Schools Board meeting to discuss Superintendent

Parents and teachers packed an Atlanta Public Schools meeting tonight, expressing their thoughts on Superintendent Dr. Meria Carstrphen.  The board voted last month not to renew her contract.

NC 12-year-old dragged, hit by school bus; driver charged

Zion Baker, 12, was dragged and hit by his school bus after his backpack got caught in its doors and dropped him in the path of an oncoming tire, multiple news outlets report.

PD: Toddlers found wandering outside Gilbert daycare, teachers suspended

Some employees of a Gilbert daycare have been suspended after seven toddlers were found wandering near a busy road. It happened just before 10 a.m. Friday morning, and three Good Samaritans stopped to help.

Official ribbon-cutting ceremony for John R. Lewis Elementary School

The DeKalb County School District hosted an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday for John R. Lewis Elementary School.

Mother: Child records video of being bullied at school

A 7th grader recorded a video in class to show his mother that he was being bullied at a Spalding County middle school. The mom then posted her son’s video to social media. Now, the sheriff’s office is conducting a criminal investigation and the school district said action is being taken. 

Teacher under investigation for photo saying Confederate flag is announcement to ‘marry your sister’

A Georgia teacher is under investigation by a local school district after allegedly showing students an image of the Confederate flag and stating it was a way to “announce that you intend to marry your sister.”

Adult brandishes weapon at school bus stop

The typically quiet neighborhood became the focal point of police after an adult pulled a gun close to a school bus.

Creekside High School dismisses students due to power outage

Creekside High School in Fulton County dismissed students early Wednesday due to what school officials said was 'an extended power outage.' 

Ready student one? Universities introduce degrees in esports

Dozens of U.S. colleges have offered varsity level esports competitions for years. But some schools are taking it a step further by adding courses as the industry's boom drives demand for professionals who know how to, for example, organize esports tournaments.

California goes 'In Your Face' on the NCAA

The state of California decision to open the way for college athletes to be paid will change amateur sports as we know it today. None of them good.