Judge upholds suspension of then-7-year-old boy in infamous pop tart gun case

A Baltimore-area boy who originally was suspended from school as a 7-year-old in 2013 has lost his appeal in court, the Washington Post reports. The boy, who is now 11, became a poster child for humorless over-reacting school officials when he was sanctioned for having chewed his Pop Tart into the shape of a gun and told classmates, "Look, I made a gun."

Success in adult second language learning linked to genes and brain activity

How well adults learn a second language is linked to their genes and brain activity, according to a new study by the University of Washington's Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences.

Free online college courses now an option for refugees

For the first time ever, refugees around the world can receive a free online education for their first two years of college.

U.S. teenagers are not doing drugs, smoking, drinking or having sex as much as they used to

According to a new survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on risky youth behaviors, from 2014 to 2016 fewer U.S. teenagers are drinking, smoking, abusing drugs and having sex.

What happened to calculus classes in high schools?

According to a new report from the Education Department's Office of Civil Rights, fewer than half of high schools in the U.S. offer calculus courses and 63 percent offer physics courses.

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Sterling College Spring Dean’s Honor Roll announced

Sterling College named 200 students to the spring Dean's Honor Roll for 2016. Students recognized are those who completed the semester with a 3.5 GPA or better in at least 12 credits of residential work or 10 credits of online work. Eligible students did not receive an F or incomplete in any course.

Too many students leave integrity behind when traveling overseas for school

Cheating is a problem in American universities, but the problem is most severe with foreign students, a Wall Street Journal analysis shows. A review of a dozen large public universities found 5.1 reports of cheating per 100 foreign students, compared to one report per 100 domestic students.

Separate and unequal: how school funding differences happen, and how they handicap poor schools

One day in May, principal Lisa Mace stepped into the hallway on her way to a formal observation in one of 26 classrooms she supervises.

The good, the bad and the ugly in private college outcomes

College is supposed to be the gateway to opportunity, but a new report argues that for many young people, that gate swings shut against them.

16 Kansas State University graduating seniors receive outstanding award

Kansas State University Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Pat Bosco has selected 16 Kansas State University students for the Dean of Student Life Outstanding Graduating Senior Award.

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Golden Belt Community Foundation announces 2016 Scholarship Awards

Golden Belt Community Foundation is pleased to announce the 2016 scholarship award winners. Out of 106 applicants, a total of $52,990 in scholarships were awarded to 49 deserving students for the upcoming 2016-2017 academic school year.

Why majority of college graduates feel they are unprepared for working life

Graduating from college does not mean a job with flexibility, high pay and benefits. And a recent survey found most college graduates know that.

Why schools should ease up on student suspensions

A suspension can go far beyond a bad mark on your child's student record.

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Over 3,900 students receive semester honors from KSU

MANHATTAN - Nearly 3,920 Kansas State University students have earned semester honors for their academic performance in the spring 2018 semester.

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Fry earns PEO scholarship

The PEO STAR Scholarship for the 2018-2019 academic year was presented to Baleigh Fry, a senior at Great Bend High School, by Molly Hildebrand, Chapter ...