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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.

Cher's Son Elijah Allman Indicted on New Hampshire Felony Charge — 2dCher’s son Elijah Blue Allman has been indicted on a felony criminal mischief charge in New Hampshire for the March 1 Windham home break-in, with authorities saying he damaged property by breaking a glass panel and later sat on the occupant’s couch while smoking a cigarette; his arraignment is scheduled for October amid ongoing treatment at a state hospital. He previously faced burglary and breach of bail charges and also faces separate charges and competency proceedings related to a Concord incident at St. Paul’s School, with the overall case timeline paused while he continues treatment.

Weekend Sports Results Span High School, BoxingSports — 6dLocal 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.

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.

New York Student Suspended Over Coffee Challenges Rule — Sep 11, 2026Beaver River Central School District suspended senior Julie Kaputa on her first day for bringing a cup of coffee, citing a new outside food and drink rule. Her family argues the policy was not legally adopted due to no public hearing, while the district says the August board meeting should have counted as a hearing and plans a properly announced public session to address the issue.

New York trucking group praises federal closure of 110 CDL schools — Sep 1, 2026

Marcus Bell As a driver, I've seen way too many people out here who can barely communicate in English trying to read road signs. Safety first.

Chathams School District sued over limits on parental notification for gender changes — Sep 7, 2026Wealthy New Jersey Chatham/Chathams School District is facing multiple lawsuits over a policy that lets students change names and gender identities in school records and lets counselors decide how much parents are informed, including access to bathrooms and locker rooms. Plaintiffs—Moms for Liberty, Moms for America, and several parents—argue the policy violates parental rights and constitutional protections, while the district defends compliance with guidance amid ongoing litigation following Mirabelli v. Bonta.

Priya Raman Schools are stepping into territory that belongs to families. Counselors aren't parents and shouldn't be making these calls alone.

New Texas social studies curriculum will teach role 'radical Islam' played in 9/11Good News — Sep 8, 2026Texas State Board of Education approved revisions to high school social studies that detail Christianity's contributions to Western civilization along with the history of radical Islam.

UN warns 100,000 Lebanese students at risk as school year nears — Sep 4, 2026Thousands of children in southern Lebanon remain displaced six months into the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, with many living in public schools repurposed as shelters as the new school year approaches on September 15. The fighting has killed more than 4,300 people and wounded about 12,000, with over 340,000 displaced at the peak, and nearly 80 public schools still serving as shelters as authorities scramble to reopen classrooms.

Sam Okafor schools still being used as shelters means there's nowhere for those kids to even go once classes start. Where's the plan for that?

US News 2026 rankings spotlight top high schools — Aug 18, 2026U.S. News released its 2026-2027 Best High Schools rankings, analyzing about 27,000 public schools with nearly 18,000 making the list, and Massachusetts leads the nation with the most top-ranked schools while New Jersey and Maryland also rank highly; the San Jose area tops metropolitan rankings. In the Pittsburgh and New Jersey regions, suburban PA districts and northeastern New Jersey schools feature prominently, with Upper Saint Clair High School highlighted among Pittsburgh-area top performers and New Jersey schools repeatedly ranking in the statewide and national top tiers.

Wisconsin farm to school program returns for third year with new database — Aug 31, 2026Across five articles, communities are weaving agriculture into education and capacity-building—from Nashville seminarians gaining agrarian experience on Field of Dreams Farm to Wisconsin schools earning recognition in Farm to School programs; a Virginia middle school math teacher uses hydroponics and hands-on farming to teach critical thinking, and a Gauteng program empowers young women through practical agricultural training with strong external partnerships—demonstrating a broad push to align local food systems with education and employability, even as challenges like water scarcity and stereotypes persist.

School District Upgrades, Budget Uncertainty Drive Back-to-School — Aug 22, 2026School districts reopened with mixed progress: Springfield completed many upgrades including new roofs and electric buses, though some projects will continue after opening. Across Chicago and Alaska, budget cuts to teachers, nurses, and buses were only partially restored by new funding, leaving unresolved staffing gaps and ongoing scheduling uncertainties as the year begins.

Three Million Children to Receive Free School MealsHealth — Aug 31, 2026Across the articles, governments are expanding and supporting free school meals and related programs to ease back-to-school costs and improve child nutrition, with wide participation and local sourcing highlighted in New York. The UK is rolling out universal-credit–based free meals, breakfast clubs, and childcare support, while U.S. districts like Colorado are increasing meal participation despite higher costs, aided by grants to preserve meal quality and supply, all as part of broader efforts to reduce hunger and financial strain on families.

De Blasio: New York City Will Reopen Elementary SchoolsReporting — Nov 29, 2020Just over two weeks after the nation’s largest school district shut down due to rising coronavirus cases, New York City’s elementary schools will begin to reopen. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) announced in a…

Crowd Goes Silent When High School Athlete Collapses, Gets Carried Off on StretcherReporting — Feb 3, 2023A New Jersey high school basketball player collapsed during a game on Sunday and was taken out of the gym on a stretcher. Tarik Watson, a junior forward for Roselle Catholic High School of Roselle, New Jersey, was…

CDC To Issue New COVID-19 Guidelines for Schools on Friday: WHReporting — Feb 11, 2021The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to issue new guidelines for U.S. schools reopening on Friday, White House coronavirus adviser Andy Slavitt said. Reopening schools is a top priority for the…

Private School Administrator in NYC Admits Sneaking Political Agenda Inside ClassroomsReporting — Sep 2, 2022A New York City private school administrator made shocking confessions while being secretly recorded. In a new education series, Jennifer Norris, Director of Student Activities at Trinity School, was exposed by Project…

Conway Reveals Trump Admin Will Unveil New Guidance for Schools to Reopen SafelyReporting — Aug 12, 2020President Donald Trump wants schools to reopen in the fall and argues it is safer for students to be in school. But, some are raising questions after 900 students in Georgia being quarantined after schools reopened in…

NY School District Puts AI Teacher on Hold — Jul 29, 2026“Sally’s” presence in a classroom in a school district in southern New York state is on hold. The Salamanca City Central School District planned to use an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom this coming school…

New York Teachers Claim Schools Forces Them To Pass Failing Students — Jan 8, 2026Teachers are accusing higher-ups at New York City’s Flushing High School are forcing them to pass students who are failing math classes. Educators at the school claim students are being given passing grades despite…

Elite Private School Labeled Students By Ethnicity, Restricted Groups Based On RaceReporting — Jun 27, 2024A New York City school’s students were pictured wearing tags identifying them by their ethnicity while the school encouraged students to join ethnicity-based “affinity groups,” The New York Times reported Wednesday…

EXCLUSIVE: MA School District Rolls Out New DEI Positions Despite Trump’s Orders — Apr 3, 2025A Massachusetts school district has announced new job openings for staff affinity group coordinators, a report released Thursday found. The Newton Public Schools’ “Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion” on March 27…

‘Non-Transparent Rollout’: California Parents Fume Over New ‘Ethnic Studies’ High School CourseReporting — Jul 29, 2024Parents of Palo Alto public high school students are voicing their concerns over the school’s secrecy regarding a new mandatory ethnic studies course. Parents are citing concerns about the district’s lack of…