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September 1, 2024 at 3:02 PM
How teachers are using TikTok to get new ideas and inspire other teachers
ABC News’ Will Ganss takes a look at the teachers of TikTok who are inspiring students and each other by sharing advice and lessons from the classroom.
September 1, 2024 at 3:02 PM
August 31, 2024 at 9:10 PM
How to manage kids’ anxiety and stress at the start of the school year
Family therapist, mom, and author Eli Harwood joins GMA to talk kids’ mental health and her book “Raising Securely Attached Kids.”
August 31, 2024 at 9:10 PM
August 30, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Landmark bill banning some dyes in California school food passes
The California Legislature passed a bipartisan bill known as the California School Food Safety Act to ban six harmful chemicals in school food.
August 30, 2024 at 7:21 PM
August 30, 2024 at 5:31 PM
The Right Stuff: Must-have items for back-to-school
GMA Lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto brings the latest must-have items for back-to-school.
August 30, 2024 at 5:31 PM
August 29, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Meet the different types of dads on college move-in day
From the "can't find a ramp dad" to the "one trip dad," these dads made move-in day at Rutgers University a success.
August 29, 2024 at 6:08 PM
August 28, 2024 at 7:51 PM
SCOTUS declines to reinstate Biden administration student debt cancellation plan
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to reinstate the Biden administration’s latest plan to cancel student debt, with millions of borrowers now in limbo while lawsuits work their way through the courts.
August 28, 2024 at 7:51 PM
August 28, 2024 at 6:49 PM
Kindergarten teacher pens emotional poem for parents dropping kids off at school
When Tavia Wade dropped her twin girls off at kindergarten for the first time, she received a poem attached to a pack of tissues. Then, the tears started flowing.
August 28, 2024 at 6:49 PM
August 28, 2024 at 3:02 PM
What to know about the epidemic of absenteeism
"GMA" looks at school attendance and the epidemic of absenteeism on the rise since the pandemic, which puts millions of American children at risk of falling behind.
August 28, 2024 at 3:02 PM
August 28, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Cellphone bans in schools take center stage amid mental health crisis
More school districts across the U.S. are implementing student cellphone bans.
August 28, 2024 at 2:51 PM
August 28, 2024 at 1:36 AM
By the Numbers: Schools and cell phone bans
A look at the numbers behind bans on cell phone use in schools as millions of students return to the classroom with new restrictions.
August 28, 2024 at 1:36 AM
August 27, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Oakland school district switches to electric school bus fleet
"GMA" looks at the California school district that became the first to switch to electric models, and the positive ripple effect it's had for students, parents and the environment.
August 27, 2024 at 2:25 PM
August 27, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Guy Fieri reflects on 'wild weekend' moving son Ryder into college dorm room
Ryder Fieri graduated high school in June.
August 27, 2024 at 1:59 PM
August 26, 2024 at 7:49 PM
College freshman consoles his emotional younger brother on moving day
Braxton Spencer was not ready to say goodbye to his older brother, Ja'Juan, while dropping him off at his college dorm.
August 26, 2024 at 7:49 PM
August 24, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Health checklist every family needs to kick off the school year
Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez shares how to prepare your family for optimal health this school year amid the heels of a COVID wave.
August 24, 2024 at 3:12 PM
August 24, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Daughters welcome little sister home from school after years of her greeting them
After years of welcoming her older sisters home from school, it was finally Loxley's turn.
August 24, 2024 at 2:31 AM
August 23, 2024 at 4:43 PM
A look at Harris and Trump's track records on education
When it comes to education, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have vastly different plans for the nation.
August 23, 2024 at 4:43 PM
August 21, 2024 at 9:26 PM
US colleges are cutting majors and slashing programs after years of putting it off
Colleges large and small in the U.S. are cutting programs and eliminating majors to make ends meet
August 21, 2024 at 9:26 PM
August 21, 2024 at 2:46 PM
How Americans feel about book bans, restrictions: Survey
A new survey has found that most Americans oppose book restrictions in public schools amid record-breaking attempts to remove books from shelves.
August 21, 2024 at 2:46 PM
August 20, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Illinois bans corporal punishment in all schools
Illinois will soon become just the fifth state in the nation to prohibit corporal punishment in all schools
August 20, 2024 at 9:18 PM
August 20, 2024 at 1:18 PM
DeSantis-backed school board candidates face off in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis isn’t on the ballot — but his education agenda is
August 20, 2024 at 1:18 PM
August 19, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Got cold symptoms? Here's when kids should take a sick day from school
School attendance tanked during the pandemic and has only started to recover
August 19, 2024 at 11:02 AM
August 17, 2024 at 5:59 PM
The growing trend of trade schools
Between 1980 and 2020, the cost of higher education increased nearly 170%, leading more students towards vocational schools to learn a trade skill, like electricians and plumbers.
August 17, 2024 at 5:59 PM
August 16, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Books dumped en masse at Florida's New College, sparking controversy
Florida's New College is under fire after what appears to be hundreds of books that have been wiped from its collection and discarded on the street.
August 16, 2024 at 6:16 PM
August 15, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Bathroom bans, content restrictions and more: laws to impact the classroom
As students head back to school nationwide, classrooms may begin to feel the effects of laws concerning LGBTQ issues, race, and religion that have recently been passed.
August 15, 2024 at 2:35 PM
August 14, 2024 at 2:47 PM
Newsom urges California schools to restrict cellphone usage in classrooms
In 2019, Newsom signed a bill into law granting districts the authority to regulate the use of the devices during school hours.
August 14, 2024 at 2:47 PM
August 14, 2024 at 2:31 PM
The safety concerns over cellphone bans in schools
California is proposing such a ban while Virginia announced it will restrict cellphone use in public K-12 schools starting in 2025.
August 14, 2024 at 2:31 PM
August 14, 2024 at 2:24 PM
California governor urges schools to restrict cellphones in class
Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a letter to California schools ahead of the new school year encouraging them to immediately restrict phones in class.
August 14, 2024 at 2:24 PM
August 14, 2024 at 2:21 PM
Teacher uses pop songs to teach elementary students
A teacher known as “Mr. C” has taught his kids evaporation using the tune of Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” and math using the tune of NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye.”
August 14, 2024 at 2:21 PM
August 11, 2024 at 11:56 AM
The US is in the midst of a summer COVID bump. Are schools ready to handle the virus?
As students get ready to head back to class across the U.S. -- and COVID-19 cases keep trending upward -- are schools ready to handle the virus?
August 11, 2024 at 11:56 AM
August 9, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Teacher encounters wild bear while preparing classroom for 1st day of school
Elementary school teacher Elaine Salmon was getting her classroom ready for students when a bear entered the room and surprised her.
August 9, 2024 at 7:40 PM
August 9, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Next year's FAFSA will be available in December, hopefully ready for prime time
Last year's rollout of a newly revamped form was messy.
August 9, 2024 at 3:16 PM
August 8, 2024 at 11:33 PM
Utah bans 13 books in public schools statewide
The Utah State Board of Education put together a list of titles that have met the statewide threshold for removal based on a newly enforced law.
August 8, 2024 at 11:33 PM
August 8, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Utah bans 13 books in public schools statewide
PEN America says it is the first statewide book ban in schools.
August 8, 2024 at 10:53 PM
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Georgia restores funding for AP African American studies
Georgia Schools Superintendent Richard Woods announced Wednesday that the state will restore public funding for the advanced placement classes in public schools.
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Harvard 'failed its Jewish students' and must face antisemitism lawsuit, judge rules
Harvard "failed its Jewish students" and must face a lawsuit over antisemitism on campus after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack against Israel, a federal judge in Boston ruled.
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Harvard 'failed its Jewish students' and must face antisemitism lawsuit, judge rules
Harvard University "failed its Jewish students" and must face a lawsuit over antisemitism on campus following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack against Israel, Judge Richard Stearns ruled.
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Can public schools start over? Educators urgently call for a post-pandemic reset
Four years after COVID-19 interrupted schools, educators call for an overhaul.
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Report: U.S. schools using meditation breaks for student mental health
ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton shares how schools across the U.S. have been introducing yoga, meditation and mindfulness exercises to help students manage stress.
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Several Oklahoma schools reject new Bible directive
Several Oklahoma schools are speaking out against State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ directive to teach the Bible in public school grades 5 through 12.
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Nonprofit provides arts education to students through VR program
Act ONE is a nonprofit organization that aims to educate students through virtual reality technology.
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VP Harris discusses support for teachers, working class
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks up for the working class in a speech at the American Federation of Teachers.
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Fifth grader wins creative writing contest celebrating immigrants
Ten-year-old Angela Du entered the American Immigration Council’s “Celebrate America” creative writing contest, and shares her words that won over the judges.
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Enforcement of Louisiana's Ten Commandment classroom requirement put on pause
Louisiana's new law requiring all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments will not be publicly enforced or endorsed in any way until November 15, 2024.
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Story behind viral video of deli owner celebrating 12-year-old who made honor roll
Staten Island deli owner Wail Alselwi told 12-year-old Zameir Davis he could have whatever he wanted in the store for getting good grades. Their celebration quickly went viral on TikTok.
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Woman surprised by daughter with cap, gown she never had after law school graduation
Pamela Martin-Turner’s daughter, Miranda, surprised her mother with the cap and gown that she couldn't receive when she attended law school.
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Virginia to restrict student cellphone use in K-12 public schools
Virginia is set to restrict K-12 students' use of cellphones during school days by 2025.
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Virginia to restrict cellphone use in classrooms
The governor signed an executive order to establish “phone-free” classrooms by January 2025.
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Restricting teens’ phone use
Virginia is the latest state looking to make schools phone-free. ABC News' Rhiannon Ally reports.
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Most Americans approve of SCOTUS ruling restricting use of race in college admissions
A little more than half of Americans – 52% -- approve of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on affirmative action.
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States see new wave of legislation including religion in public education
Conservative legislators are behind a recent wave of policies mandating the teaching of Christian religious texts in public schools.
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