As more schools ban cell phones, this is how it’s working at one Colorado school More schools across the country are starting to ban students' cell phones during classes. As one Colorado school tries it out, staff like it, but students not so much. Rachel Cohen
Teachers and staff can carry guns in Tennessee schools. But many say they won't Because of the way the law is written, many teachers say they don't plan to take advantage of it over concerns about their liability.
FAFSA troubles: Students are still waiting on their financial aid packages Many students have spent their summers on edge, as delays and glitches in this year’s FAFSA form have run up against the start of the fall semester. Megan Pauly
New master’s program on happiness teaches students to 'look inside' In the fall of 2022, Tal Ben-Shahar launched what he believes to be the world's first master's degree program in happiness. The program's third cohort started studying this spring.
No resource officers, more counselors: How Seattle hopes to improve school safety Seattle Public Schools students may notice more security staff and mental health supports — but no return of school resource officers— when they return to classrooms next month. Sami West
The diversity within MIT's enrollment has plummeted MIT says the percentage of Black, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander students in its incoming freshman class has plummeted, tying it to 2023’s Supreme Court ruling banning affirmative action. Tovia Smith
Most community college students plan to get 4-year degrees. Few actually do Community college is often touted as an affordable start for students who want to earn bachelor’s degrees. But according to federal data, only 13% of students actually reach that goal. Dylan Peers McCoy
Survey results: Teens don't feel challenged in school and feel unprepared for future A new survey from Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation finds Gen Zers optimistic about their futures -- but also feeling unprepared and disengaged at school. Steve Inskeep
Tim Walz made an impression in China, students and teachers say Vice President Harris’ running mate has lived in China and traveled there many times. His relationship with the country has been under scrutiny, especially from Republicans. John Ruwitch