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Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia has given its mascot, Phil the Ram, a makeover. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Dave Raymond, the "mascot whisperer," about the revamped Phil.
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More than 1.5 million college students in America are homeless. One college student experiencing homelessness in Colorado found support.
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The three iconic words remain the motto of the U.S. military academy. But an update to its mission statement, where the words had appeared for 26 years, has sparked outrage among conservatives online.
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Six artificial food dyes and titanium dioxide would be banned in schools under a proposal in the state legislature. Critics say there isn't enough evidence to prove they're a health risk.
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A Florida court settlement has gutted much of what critics called the "don't say gay" law. Teachers and students can now discuss gender identity and sexual orientation without punishment.
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The storied civil rights organization accused Gov. Ron DeSantis of having "waged war on Black America" by championing legislation to dismantle diversity and inclusion efforts at public schools.
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A settlement has been reached that rolls back part of Florida's so-called "don't say gay" law, which bans instruction on gender identity.
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Districts store all kinds of sensitive student data, which means the consequences of a school cyberattack can follow pupils well into adulthood. And it's not just their credit that's at risk.
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The new law, which passed unanimously in the Virginia House and Senate, will take effect July 1.
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School systems of every size have been hit by cyberattacks. "It's not Johnny in his room trying to break in and change his grades anymore," says one superintendent.
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And not just toddlers — infants and preschoolers too. A new effort aims to help the 4 million college students raising kids by putting Head Start programs on community college campuses.
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About one of every four students in the U.S. was chronically absent last school year, according to new research. In some places, that means teachers are working in empty classrooms.