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How can caning in Ugandan schools be stopped?

Though banned by law, studies show that nearly 70 percent of Ugandan students have been caned. Many cases go unreported, sometimes even encouraged by parents. How can that hidden circle of trauma be broken?

DW News

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D.C. kids head back to school as armed National Guard troops patrol city

As kids return to public school in Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser said some parents have expressed concerns over the presence of armed National Guard troops who are patrolling the city as part of President Trump's crime crackdown.

CBS America

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String of swatting incidents, shooting hoaxes hit U.S. college campuses

At least 11 universities across the country have been the target of active shooter hoaxes in the last week. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.

CBS America

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How Comic books can help reluctant readers

As youth literacy declines, comics and graphic novels are being praised as a way to get kids interested in reading. CBC’s Justin Escoto visited a Windsor comic shop to learn about how the art form can feel less daunting and more engaging...

CBC News

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Ethiopia's Amhara region to enroll millions of out-of-school children

Over the past two years, armed conflict and insecurity have prevented millions of students from returning to classrooms.

Africanews

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The most popular EU countries among foreign students

Almost one in ten students in European Union countries comes from abroad.

Euronews

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How to afford college, with tuition at a record high

With tuition on the rise again, and student loan forgiveness unlikely for most students, we talk to Bankrate about ways to find aid and avoid the sticker shock of attending college.

Scripps Local

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Aid cuts push Rohingya children out of school and into marriage

As Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh prepares to mark eight years since hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslim refugees fled there from a brutal crackdown in Myanmar, a deepening education crisis is unfolding, after U.S. President Donald Trump...

Reuters

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Maui students return to class after Lahaina fires

Two years after wildfires destroyed Lahaina and King Kamehameha III Elementary, teachers Janeen Tempo and Darice Garcia are helping students find stability at a temporary school built in less than 90 days.

CBS News

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El Salvador schools enforce strict discipline under new minister

Under Education Minister Karla Trigueros, El Salvador schools are prioritising discipline and appearance, with gate inspections and penalties like grade deductions or community service for rule violations.

Reuters

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Court blocks Texas law requiring schools to display Ten Commandments

A federal court has blocked a Texas state law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has more details.

CBS America

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Florida sues textbook publishers over alleged overcharges to schools

Governor Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that Florida has filed a lawsuit against two major textbook publishers, accusing them of systematically overcharging school districts.

Scripps Local

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How AI is impacting teachers and students in the classroom

Artificial intelligence advocates say it can be a helpful tool for both students and teachers, but others say it discourages critical thinking. CBS News' Nancy Chen shows how AI is impacting classrooms and what's next.

CBS America

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Teachers organize patrols as ICE arrests leave immigrants fearful

Recent ICE arrests near schools in San Diego County have left immigrant communities on edge as the new school year begins. Teachers are now organizing patrols to support students and families.

Scripps Local

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Families worry about ICE as L.A. school year begins

With big smiles and colorful backpacks, tens of thousands of students in the Los Angeles Unified School District walked into their first day of class. But heading into this new academic year, some families say they are living in fear. Ni...

CBS America

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Oceanside schools transform cafeteria food with farm-to-table program

The Oceanside Unified School District is revolutionizing school meals with a farm-to-table nutrition program that's bringing restaurant-quality food to students across the district.

Scripps Local

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San Diego school enrollment declines as cost of living hurts families

San Diego County public schools have lost about 27,000 students over the past 10 years, with San Diego Unified School District alone seeing a decrease of nearly 10,000 students since the 2017-2018 school year.

Scripps Local

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American Lung Association calls for radon testing in schools

The American Lung Association urges schools to test for radon, a silent threat responsible for 21,000 U.S. lung cancer deaths.

Scripps News

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Money mistakes to avoid for young adults

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares essential financial tips to help recent high school graduates manage their money, avoid costly pitfalls and build a strong foundation for long-term success.

CBS America

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'Of Boys and Men' author suggests boys start kindergarten year later

Richard Reeves, president of the American Institute for Boys and Men, joins CBS Mornings Plus to discuss his proposal for a "redshirt" year for boys before kindergarten, a concept outlined in his book "Of Boys and Men." He explains how s...

CBS America

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Edinburgh Fringe Festival sees surge in shows tackling teen issues

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is experiencing a surge in youth-led performances, with a 20% increase in shows created by under-25s this year. These productions are tackling pressing issues such as toxic masculinity, climate change, and ...

Al Jazeera

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Gaza students say ongoing war has 'robbed' them of an education

Master's student Maha Ali was determined to become a journalist one day and report on events in Gaza. Now, she and other students have just one ambition: finding food as hunger ravages the Palestinian enclave.

Reuters

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Parents weigh in on Florida’s new cell phone ban for K-8 students

Florida's K-8 cell phone ban in schools draws mixed reactions from parents concerned about safety, distractions, and staying connected during the school day.

Scripps Local

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Ancient Chilean Chinchorro mummies reveal secrets of survival

Centuries before Egyptians, the Chinchorro people of Chile‘s Atacama Desert mummified their dead.

Al Jazeera

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Uganda’s refugee children face education crisis

Since January 2025, nearly 600 people—many fleeing conflicts in Sudan, South Sudan, and the DRC—have entered Uganda each day. Among them are thousands of children, many unaccompanied, who dream of continuing their education despite the o...

Africanews

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Tips for dealing with back-to-school anxiety

Many students are returning to the classroom soon. From anxieties about bullying to academic challenges, Dr. Stephanie Setliff from Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center in Dallas shares tips to help cope with back-to-school anxiety.

Fox News

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Professor offers advice for weighing pros and cons using AI in school

As the new school year kicks off, it reignites a familiar debate: how much will technology help or hinder students this year, particularly when it comes to AI.

Scripps Local

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Badly bruised universities are rushing to cut deals With Trump

As a growing number of the wealthiest US colleges capitulate in their battles with the Trump administration, the strain from lost and frozen federal funding is putting pressure on the remaining holdouts to cut a deal.

Bloomberg

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Fears of ICE raids as students return to classrooms

With August here, Bay Area school districts are getting ready to welcome students back this week. However, there are rising fears about the impact federal immigration enforcement could have on enrollment.

Fox News

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Taiwan aims for young chips talent with summer camps

Wearing protective gear and masks, students toured advanced semiconductor machines as part of camps organized by chip firms and universities to attract talent, amid concerns about sustaining Taiwan’s semiconductor workforce due to a fall...

Reuters