Schools & Kids

09/09/2026 · Miami-Dade County

Education Department Directs Schools on Race-Based Discipline Practices

The U.S. Education Department has instructed schools to discontinue considering race in student discipline decisions. This directive revives a discussion about the role of race in disciplinary actions within educational settings.

09/10/2026

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Pediatricians Raise Concerns About Vaping and Youth Smoking Risk

A recent report from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has prompted warnings from doctors. Physicians express concerns that vaping could serve as an entry point for young people to begin smoking tobacco products.

09/10/2026

Education

U.S. School Vaccination Rates Decline as Nonmedical Exemptions Increase

U.S. school vaccination rates have continued to decline, marking the fourth consecutive year of decreases. The national average exemption rate reached a new record, driven largely by nonmedical exemptions.

09/05/2026

Education

Recent Graduates Perceive AI as Job Market Hurdle, Economists Remain Cautious

Many recent college graduates report artificial intelligence complicates their job search. Economists, however, offer a more nuanced view regarding AI's impact on employment figures. The New York Fed observes a higher unemployment rate for new degree holders.

09/05/2026

Education

Secret Service Agent Charged in Hazing Incident

A Secret Service agent in Florida and two other individuals have been arrested in connection with a college hazing ritual. Officials stated Sunday that the incident resulted in a victim's kidney failure.

09/05/2026

Education

University Costs and Graduate Earnings: An Overview

University students face increasing tuition fees and living costs. Analysts are examining whether higher graduate earnings adequately offset these financial demands.

08/27/2026