Incredible teen accepted to eight Ivy League schools
Ifeoma White-Thorpe has a tough decision coming up. Which Ivy League school should she attend?
Ifeoma White-Thorpe has a tough decision coming up. Which Ivy League school should she attend?
Houston students 'opting out' skip STAAR test, but not school
The gathering at Kindred Church in Montrose is called "Opt Out Academy" -- a place where kids whose parents believe high-stakes testing is bad, can bring their children this week to absorb some alternative good.
The gathering at Kindred Church in Montrose is called "Opt Out Academy" -- a place where kids whose parents believe high-stakes testing is bad, can bring their children this week to absorb some alternative good.
As Texas public schools launch STAAR testing, some students opt out
There are more than 5 million public school students in Texas, and if the state had its way all would eagerly participate in high-stakes testing.
There are more than 5 million public school students in Texas, and if the state had its way all would eagerly participate in high-stakes testing.
Legalize sunscreen in schools? Bill would allow students to carry product without a doctor's note
A new bill has been introduced to the Arizona House to eliminate the ban on sunscreens in Arizona schools. Since it's considered an over the counter drug, the law currently requires a written doctor's note to apply the product on school grounds, but that could be changing soon. FOX 10's Marcy Jones reports.
A new bill has been introduced to the Arizona House to eliminate the ban on sunscreens in Arizona schools. Since it's considered an over the counter drug, the law currently requires a written doctor's note to apply the product on school grounds, but that could be changing soon. FOX 10's Marcy Jones reports.
Arizona becomes one of first states to require public schools to teach cursive
Arizona will soon require public schools to teach cursive, part of a slate of new education standards approved by the state Board of Education Monday in its push to revise national guidelines known as Common Core. The new K-12 math and language arts learning standards will take effect in fall 2018.
Arizona will soon require public schools to teach cursive, part of a slate of new education standards approved by the state Board of Education Monday in its push to revise national guidelines known as Common Core. The new K-12 math and language arts learning standards will take effect in fall 2018.
Perfection: Sarasota middle school student aces ACT
Julia Kourelakos was born to excel. She could read at the age of 2; she knew her times tables at the age of 5. Now, at the age of 14, she is acing the ACT.
Julia Kourelakos was born to excel. She could read at the age of 2; she knew her times tables at the age of 5. Now, at the age of 14, she is acing the ACT.
Man pays overdue school lunch fees for nearly 100 children
A motel owner in Burlington, Iowa, has surprised the elementary school he attended by writing a $700 check to pay overdue school lunch fees for dozens of kids.
A motel owner in Burlington, Iowa, has surprised the elementary school he attended by writing a $700 check to pay overdue school lunch fees for dozens of kids.
Football player raises American flag when he sees school doesn't have one
A high school football player from Troy, New York, is going viral for his patriotism.
A high school football player from Troy, New York, is going viral for his patriotism.
Instead of axing recess, some schools are holding it 4 times a day
Raise your hand - who remembers recess? Whether you dreaded the playground or it was your favorite “subject” - the midday break from school has become a pretty retro idea. Now, elementary schools are more focused than ever on academics and testing, leaving little time to let kids just play.
Raise your hand - who remembers recess? Whether you dreaded the playground or it was your favorite “subject” - the midday break from school has become a pretty retro idea. Now, elementary schools are more focused than ever on academics and testing, leaving little time to let kids just play.
Applying to Houston magnet schools
This is an important time of year for many parents as the Houston Independent School District will begin accepting applications on Sept. 30 for children to attend one of the various magnet schools. Many parents and students are researching schools so they can find the right fit. Applications to HISD magnet schools will be accepted from Sept. 30 until Dec. 9.
This is an important time of year for many parents as the Houston Independent School District will begin accepting applications on Sept. 30 for children to attend one of the various magnet schools. Many parents and students are researching schools so they can find the right fit. Applications to HISD magnet schools will be accepted from Sept. 30 until Dec. 9.
Black men gather to cheer on students returning to school in Detroit
Members of the Detroit City Council's Task Force on Black Male Engagement gathered Tuesday morning for the third year in a row to cheer on students returning to school.
Members of the Detroit City Council's Task Force on Black Male Engagement gathered Tuesday morning for the third year in a row to cheer on students returning to school.
Mom poses as dad for son's ‘Donuts with Dads' school breakfast
A North Texas mother proved she's willing to do anything to make her son happy when she dressed up as his dad to go to a father-son school breakfast.
A North Texas mother proved she's willing to do anything to make her son happy when she dressed up as his dad to go to a father-son school breakfast.
School banks on no-homework policy, longer school day to fight underperformance
A Massachusetts school is saying "No homework" to students as they are returning to classes, but it’s not being done entirely to create extra time for after-school fun in the last few days of summer – it’s part of a bid to turn around less-than-stellar performance.
A Massachusetts school is saying "No homework" to students as they are returning to classes, but it’s not being done entirely to create extra time for after-school fun in the last few days of summer – it’s part of a bid to turn around less-than-stellar performance.
Mom's hilarious back-to-school photos go viral
An entertaining back-to-school photo shoot of an Alabama mother and her children is resonating with families across the internet.
An entertaining back-to-school photo shoot of an Alabama mother and her children is resonating with families across the internet.
Healing Hugs: Texas police surprise slain officer's kids on first day of school
When Officer Justin Scherlen of the Amarillo Police Department died two weeks ago from complications from an on-duty vehicle crash, he left behind his wife, Jessica, and their kids, Fox 8 reported.
When Officer Justin Scherlen of the Amarillo Police Department died two weeks ago from complications from an on-duty vehicle crash, he left behind his wife, Jessica, and their kids, Fox 8 reported.
Girls are performing better in school than boys
As we continue to debate why women can’t earn the same wage as a man and why they are less likely to be promoted- educators around the world have been experiencing the mirrored opposite problem. In school, it’s the girls who constantly beat out the boys.
As we continue to debate why women can’t earn the same wage as a man and why they are less likely to be promoted- educators around the world have been experiencing the mirrored opposite problem. In school, it’s the girls who constantly beat out the boys.
High school seniors surprise classmates
High school can be really rough. So when some senior girls went back this year, they wanted to send a message of encouragement. And they literally did it with Post-Its.
High school can be really rough. So when some senior girls went back this year, they wanted to send a message of encouragement. And they literally did it with Post-Its.
WATCH: Dacula dads welcome students back to school with high fives
Last week, a Gwinnett County middle school kicked off the new school year in a big way, thanks to some doting dads.
Last week, a Gwinnett County middle school kicked off the new school year in a big way, thanks to some doting dads.
Guide dog in training learns at elementary school
What does it take to go from “puppy” to “service animal”?
What does it take to go from “puppy” to “service animal”?
As kids head back to school, parents deal with "super lice"
As kids head back to school in the Tampa Bay area, it also means it's peak season for head lice.
As kids head back to school in the Tampa Bay area, it also means it's peak season for head lice.