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September 13, 2024 at 11:58 PM
Here's what not to say to teachers, according to a teacher
Molly Dugan, known as Miss Dugan on TikTok, gives us non-teachers a valuable little lesson plan.
September 13, 2024 at 11:58 PM
September 13, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Teachers share frustrations, ideas on cellphones in school
Our series of "Tech Tug of War" looks at teachers' ideas and frustration as schools enact new guidelines on the use of smartphones in schools.
September 13, 2024 at 2:49 PM
September 12, 2024 at 9:07 PM
The story behind viral video of a teacher rapping to Drake on 1st day of school
You may have seen this video of high school teacher Natalie Kaczmarski rapping her own rendition of "Rich Baby Daddy" by Drake. It shows how rapping helps her be an effective math teacher.
September 12, 2024 at 9:07 PM
September 12, 2024 at 7:01 PM
US consumer watchdog moves to permanently ban Navient from federal student loan servicing
The U.S. Consumer Finance Protection Bureau has filed a proposed order to permanently ban Navient from directly servicing federal student loans, which the agency says will end years of abusive lending practices
September 12, 2024 at 7:01 PM
September 11, 2024 at 6:30 PM
US consumer watchdog finds that school lunch fees are taking a toll on parents
The U.S. consumer watchdog has found that low-income families typically pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically
September 11, 2024 at 6:30 PM
September 10, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Back-to-school scams and how to avoid them
Sophisticated scammers can target you from multiple angles as you gear up for school.
September 10, 2024 at 6:13 PM
September 10, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Matthew McConaughey shares how his initiative aims to make schools safer
Matthew McConaughey joined "GMA" to discuss the Greenlights Grant Initiative, one year after he co-founded the project with his wife Camila Alves McConaughey.
September 10, 2024 at 4:26 PM
September 10, 2024 at 3:09 PM
Matthew McConaughey’s mission to make schools safer
The actor is on a mission to make America's schools safer through the work of the Greenlights Grant Initiative he co-founded with his wife Camila Alves.
September 10, 2024 at 3:09 PM
September 10, 2024 at 2:58 PM
Parents, teachers talk safer schools with Matthew McConaughey
McConaughey’s book, “Greenlights,” is out in paperback on Nov. 12.
September 10, 2024 at 2:58 PM
September 10, 2024 at 2:58 PM
Educators reflect on McConaughey’s Greenlight Grants Initiative
Superintendents who have been a part of the Greenlights Grants Initiative discuss the program’s impact.
September 10, 2024 at 2:58 PM
September 6, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Not all parents approve of school smartphone bans
ABC News' Deborah Roberts looks at why some parents are against keeping the devices away from their kids.
September 6, 2024 at 4:32 PM
September 5, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Maine law thwarts impact of school choice decision, lawsuit says
A Christian school at the center of a Supreme Court decision that requires Maine to include religious schools in a state tuition program is challenging a state antidiscrimination law
September 5, 2024 at 5:05 PM
September 4, 2024 at 2:25 AM
By the Numbers: Youth sports, big bucks
The big business of youth sports continues to grow as high school and amateur competitions increasingly grab hold of our attention and wallets.
September 4, 2024 at 2:25 AM
September 3, 2024 at 6:43 PM
AFT union supports school cellphone ban
A 2023 Pew survey found 72% of teachers support cellphone restrictions as more states implement bans.
September 3, 2024 at 6:43 PM
September 3, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Why colleges became the center of the culture wars: ANALYSIS
Colleges and universities are the target of political pressure, as the issues of free speech, diversity programs, curriculum and student loans create chaos in higher ed.
September 3, 2024 at 4:04 PM
September 3, 2024 at 3:06 PM
Inside 1 school with strict guidelines on smartphones
As students head back to the classroom, at least 13 states have taken steps to address the issue of cellphones in classrooms.
September 3, 2024 at 3:06 PM
September 3, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Cellphone bans in schools take center stage amid mental health crisis
More school districts across the U.S. are implementing student cellphone bans.
September 3, 2024 at 12:52 PM
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 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 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Utah bans 13 books in public schools statewide
PEN America says it is the first statewide book ban in schools.
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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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