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A New Source Of Green For Underfunded Schools: Marijuana Sales
At the Kennedy Elementary School in Brockton, a typical kindergarten class has 28 kids — and one teacher. Teachers and teacher aides have been among the… -
Linda Brown, Who Was At Center Of Brown v. Board Of Education, Dies
Updated at 2:00 a.m. ET TuesdayLinda Brown, who as a schoolgirl was at the center of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that rejected racial segregation… -
Paul Reville: Brockton Should Sue State Over Inequalities In School Funding
The city of Brockton is considering suing the state of Massachusetts in hopes of pushing Beacon Hill toward reforming funding inequalities in public… -
Shooting At Maryland High School Injures 2 Students; Gunman Dead
Updated at 5:05 p.m. ETTwo students were injured when another student opened fire at Great Mills High School in St. Mary’s County, Md., according to the… -
Across The Country, Students Walk Out To Protest Gun Violence
Updated at 5:10 p.m. ETAt South High School in Columbus, Ohio, students stepped outside in frigid weather and said 17 names, releasing a balloon for each… -
Proposal To Arm Teachers Could Hit Roadblock In Florida
On Wednesday, the Florida legislature passed a bill that would raise the purchasing age for firearms, ban bump stocks, and, controversially, allow for the… -
Florida Senate Approves Gun Control Package, OKs Arming Some School Personnel
The Florida state Senate passed a package of gun control measures designed to prevent another school shooting like last month’s attack on Marjory Stoneman… -
A Pitch For Homeschooling From A Surprising Place
As a mother of five, Atyia Martin felt like she couldn’t be surprised by her children anymore. But one day last spring, her youngest, 10-year-old Sonja,… -
As Stoneman Douglas Resumes Class, Survivors Become Students Once More
The first day back in the classroom went quickly. The half-day for students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., was their first at… -
Playground Politics: A Push To Make Recess The Law
Stephon Lilly is about to get caught. He turns to a group of fifth graders about half his size and asks: “We just going to stand here?”The question…
