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South Cotabato School Shooting Kills Three — 1dA 16-year-old opened fire after lunch at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, then died by suicide; outlets put the dead at three to six.

Cincinnati Student Dies on School Bus, Investigation Underway — 1dNgone Talla, 7, died after her sister found her unresponsive on a Cincinnati school bus that sat 10-15 minutes without deploying its ramp; the coroner reported no traumatic injuries.

Early Voting Begins in Four States for 2026 ElectionPolitics — 1dVoters across Northern Virginia will face local ballot items, from Fairfax City’s consideration of a 1% local sales tax earmarked for school and transit projects to Loudoun County’s $356.5 million in bonds for schools, safety, and transportation, alongside three constitutional amendments on voting, abortion, and related rights. The ballot also features high-profile federal and state races, including U.S. Senate and House contests and a Prince William County special House of Delegates election, with early voting already underway in several states.

Qantas Ground Workers Plan Strikes During School Holidays Over Pay — 1dAbout 600 Qantas ground workers and roughly 100 Australian air Express staff plan a 24-hour strike next week during school holidays, after an A$90 million unlawful-outsourcing fine.

Jared Kim I get the workers are upset after that huge outsourcing fine, but striking during school holidays will ruin too many family trips.

Oregon Ohio and Pennsylvania high school football scores from Sept. 18 — 14hAcross regions, high school football dominates the sports slate with regional score updates and key matchups. Highlights include Oregon's top-ranked games and early results, Columbus-area scores, an Ohio Streetsboro-Roosevelt preview with standout players, and Bucks County Week Four updates.

Sam Okafor Bucks County had a couple of tight games in week four that could shake up the standings before October.

UN mission cites possible US war crimes in Iran strikes and Iran abuses — 2dU.N. mission finds reasonable grounds U.S. war crimes in Minab school strike; Iranian officials say about 120 children among more than 150 killed. Also cites Iranian crimes against humanity.

Harry, Meghan Set for UK Security Reviews — 4dArchie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, left their new UK school after two days when security could not keep the school-run convoy intact, as RAVEC opens fresh risk assessments of Harry and Meghan.

Chris Dalton The children deserve proper safeguards even if their parents aren't full-time working royals.

Melania Trump Brings AI Learning Tools to North Carolina School — 3dMelania Trump visited a North Carolina elementary school September 15, 2026, announcing StudyFetch AI subscriptions for 1,500 students and 100 Jetson Nano kits while praising Helene recovery.

Dana Whitfield It's practical that they're focusing on real tech like this instead of just speeches, especially for kids still dealing with storm recovery.

Lakeview School Faces Backlash Over Menstrual Disclosure Policy — 3dLakeview High School in St. Clair Shores is facing backlash over a gym syllabus that asks female students to disclose menstrual cycle length to make up missed swimming days, with critics calling the requirement invasive and potentially discriminatory. The district says it will meet with a concerned parent, asserts no district-wide change yet, and maintains a commitment to educational best practices while addressing privacy concerns.

Trump Rallies for Whatley in North Carolina — 4dPresident Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are visiting North Carolina this week to campaign for U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley, with Trump speaking at a Gastonia rally and Melania touring an Ashe County elementary school to highlight education technology and community resilience in recovery from recent disasters. The appearances, including ticketed procedures and school visits, underscore a coordinated effort to energize Republican voters in the midterm race.

High School Soccer Matchups Planned Across RegionsSports — 4dA photo feature captures Columbia vs. Firelands soccer action, including players like Alex Duke and a collision between Kyle Arcuri and Jayden Becker. Separately, Losoya’s boys soccer teams are set to play Zamora Middle School today at 4:30 p.m., with 7th grade at Zamora and 8th grade at home.

19 Students Hospitalized After Louisiana School Bus Crash — Sep 12, 2026A Grant Parish school bus crash on Highway 71 north of Montgomery involved 21 students, with 19 hospitalized and two airlifted to a trauma center; authorities reported no confirmed fatalities and Louisiana State Police are leading the investigation, while the school district thanked first responders and urged privacy for those affected.

Marcus Bell The school district did right thanking the responders first after 19 students ended up in hospitals.

Virginia Student Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries, Peer Charged — 4dIrvin E. Rodriguez Gaitan remains in the ICU after a hallway assault at Meadowbrook High School, with his family reporting signs of progress including waking and eating as investigators review surveillance; a juvenile suspect has been charged with aggravated malicious wounding. The family has organized a GoFundMe that has raised more than $40,000 for medical costs, and police say the investigation is ongoing with heightened school security.

Umanmielen Served in Ole Miss Lawsuit Before Showdown — 2dLSU DE Princewill Umanmielen was served Ole Miss lawsuit papers outside the Tigers' football facility Tuesday; the school seeks $550,000 over a revenue-sharing contract.

Dana Whitfield If the players took the revenue-sharing money under contract, Ole Miss has every right to sue for breach when they leave.

French Freemasonry Discusses Catholic Private Schools Ahead of Elections — Sep 9, 2026

Jared Kim Freemasons weighing in on Catholic schools feels like an odd intrusion into education choices that parents should handle.

Katherine Drexel Founds Schools for Native Americans and African AmericansGood News — FROM 1891Heiress becomes nun and establishes dozens of schools and Xavier University.

Reese Witherspoon Was Once Made Jury Foreman Because Jurors Assumed 'Legally Blonde' Meant She'd Been to Law School — Sep 9, 2026Reese Witherspoon was chosen as jury foreman in a Beverly Hills trial because fellow jurors assumed her role in Legally Blonde meant she had attended law school.

Priya Raman I wonder if Reese tried to correct them or just went along with it during the trial.

Weekend Sports Results Span High School, BoxingSports — Sep 12, 2026Local education and crime updates: A Brooke County principal faces new wiretap charges with bond set at $200,000, and the Brooke High School contract was terminated following the hearing, while a Steubenville senior housing project was halted after human remains were found. In sports, BYU aims to adapt after Sione Moa's absence, while UFC and boxing events reported notable knockouts and sizeable live gates.

Children’s Series Follows Cuban Girl’s First U.S. School and Snow — Sep 11, 2026Author Lourdes Fasani releases the Luli children's book series inspired by a young Cuban immigrant navigating life in America, exploring family, cultural identity, belonging, and resilience for young readers. The stories trace Luli’s experiences—adjusting to a new school, Thanksgiving, a first snowfall, and other milestones—emphasizing compassion and cultural appreciation.

Sam Okafor I remember my first snowfall too and this series captures that excitement well for young readers.

A Principal's Quick Actions Saved the Lives of 900 Students Before Flooding Swept Away Their SchoolGood News — Sep 7, 2026Principal Rajendra Dawadi evacuated 900 students from Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School minutes before flash floods destroyed the building in Nepal's Trishuli Valley.

Prince George arrives at Eton, the elite school that taught his father and 20 UK prime ministersEntertainment — Sep 8, 2026

Hannah More Opens Schools for PoorGood News — FROM 1795Writer educates the working class

St. John Baptist de la Salle Founds SchoolsGood News — FROM 1680Nobleman educates the poor.

U.S. Schools Expand AI Restrictions for 2026-27 — Sep 11, 2026As the 2026-27 school year begins, major districts like New York City and Los Angeles restrict student use of generative AI, implement guardrails, and require AI-literacy efforts, signaling a cautious rollout of AI in classrooms. Meanwhile, California advances safeguards with Gov. Newsom signing bills, and dozens of states and districts are pursuing or passing legislation to regulate AI use in K-12 education.

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