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French Freemasonry Discusses Catholic Private Schools Ahead of Elections — 10h

Jared Kim Freemasons weighing in on Catholic schools feels like an odd intrusion into education choices that parents should handle.

Prince George arrives at Eton, the elite school that taught his father and 20 UK prime ministersEntertainment — 1d

Portland Student Expected to Survive Toxic Gas InhalationHealth — 1dA 15-year-old Benson Polytechnic High School student in Portland ingested or inhaled a toxic chemical mixture brought from home, prompting evacuation and a major emergency response including hazmat teams; a joint investigation by school officials, police, and fire responders is examining the incident, with the student hospitalized in critical condition and more than 100 people evaluated at the scene.

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Reese Witherspoon Was Once Made Jury Foreman Because Jurors Assumed 'Legally Blonde' Meant She'd Been to Law School — 21hReese Witherspoon was chosen as jury foreman in a Beverly Hills trial because fellow jurors assumed her role in Legally Blonde meant she had attended law school.

Priya Raman I wonder if Reese tried to correct them or just went along with it during the trial.

Chathams School District sued over limits on parental notification for gender changes — 2dWealthy New Jersey Chatham/Chathams School District is facing multiple lawsuits over a policy that lets students change names and gender identities in school records and lets counselors decide how much parents are informed, including access to bathrooms and locker rooms. Plaintiffs—Moms for Liberty, Moms for America, and several parents—argue the policy violates parental rights and constitutional protections, while the district defends compliance with guidance amid ongoing litigation following Mirabelli v. Bonta.

Priya Raman Schools are stepping into territory that belongs to families. Counselors aren't parents and shouldn't be making these calls alone.

Austria enforces school headscarf ban for under-14s as legal fight looms — 2dAustria has implemented a nationwide ban on headscarves for schoolgirls under 14, applying to public and private schools and enforcing compliance through dialogues with students and guardians, with penalties up to €800 for repeated violations. The policy has sparked legal challenges from the Islamic Religious Community in Austria and wide opposition, including protests and concerns about religious freedom, as the Constitutional Court’s past ruling on a similar measure informs potential challenges as schools reopen.

Priya Raman Fines up to €800 for a headscarf seems excessive. There are better ways to handle disagreements with parents than penalties.

A Principal's Quick Actions Saved the Lives of 900 Students Before Flooding Swept Away Their SchoolGood News — 2d

Hannah More Opens Schools for PoorGood News — FROM 1795Writer educates the working class

Robert Raikes Starts Sunday School MovementGood News — FROM 1780Journalist teaches prisoners' children

UN warns 100,000 Lebanese students at risk as school year nears — 5dThousands of children in southern Lebanon remain displaced six months into the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, with many living in public schools repurposed as shelters as the new school year approaches on September 15. The fighting has killed more than 4,300 people and wounded about 12,000, with over 340,000 displaced at the peak, and nearly 80 public schools still serving as shelters as authorities scramble to reopen classrooms.

Sam Okafor schools still being used as shelters means there's nowhere for those kids to even go once classes start. Where's the plan for that?

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21 Tennessee students hospitalized with heat illness during school bomb threat evacuation — 5dA bomb threat at Carter Middle School triggered an outdoor evacuation to the adjacent high school’s football field, where hot, humid conditions led to at least 21 students being hospitalized for heat-related illnesses, with several in critical condition. Authorities and school officials praised the emergency response, pledged to review evacuation procedures and weather considerations, and continued investigations into the threat’s origin.

Rachel Meyers Bomb threats are scary enough without turning the evacuation itself into a health emergency. Schools need better plans for extreme weather days.

Religion reporter reflects on hate persisting after 9/11 attacksGood News — 1dA religion reporter recalls dropping her young sons at school on 9/11 and later reflects on covering faith amid rising hate that continued long after the attacks.

Katherine Drexel Founds Schools for Native AmericansGood News — FROM 1887Heiress becomes nun and opens 50 missions

New Texas social studies curriculum will teach role 'radical Islam' played in 9/11Good News — 1dTexas State Board of Education approved revisions to high school social studies that detail Christianity's contributions to Western civilization along with the history of radical Islam.

Ida Scudder Opens First Medical School for Women in IndiaGood News — FROM 1899Missionary doctor trains Indian women as physicians

Treasury proposes ending tax-exempt status for schools with race-based admissions — 6dThe Trump administration unveiled proposed regulations to strip tax-exempt status from private schools, colleges, and other institutions that provide race-based admissions, scholarships, or benefits, potentially affecting up to 18,000 schools. Religious schools would be exempt, and the rules would take effect for tax years starting after May 31, 2027; supporters frame it as ending racial discrimination in education while critics warn DEI programs would be crushed and access to higher education could be limited.

Rachel Meyers This seems aimed at affirmative action policies more than actual discrimination cases. Curious how they'll define and enforce "race-based" in practice.

Prince George Begins at Eton CollegeWorld — 2dPrince George, 13, began his first day as a boarder at Eton College, following in his father's footsteps and enrolling in the historic Berkshire school known for its elite status and high fees around £65,000 a year. The coverage also highlights a shift toward greater royal-child privacy amid intense media interest, contrasting with Prince William’s 1995 arrival and signaling a new era in how the monarchy manages young members in public life.

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An 8th grader challenged his teacher to a dance-off. Her response made her famous.Good News — 1dAn eighth grader challenged teacher Yolanda Turner to a dance-off during an exam break at Sumner High School in Florida. Her moves went viral and earned her a spot on the Jennifer Hudson Show.

Minab school memorializes children killed as AP links strike to U.S. missile — 3dThe Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, where more than 100 children were killed in a February 28 strike at the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, is being preserved as a war museum and memorial with photos and a cemetery, serving as a historical record amid renewed regional tensions. An Associated Press investigation cited evidence of at least one US missile strike, and the Trump administration has not acknowledged responsibility, as officials and families press for accountability.

Stacker ranks best high schools in five states using seven factors — Aug 31, 2026Stacker profiles the top high schools in Iowa, Illinois, Colorado, California, and Arkansas using Niche rankings that weigh seven factors, with academics as the primary component alongside culture, sports, clubs, resources, and stakeholder surveys. In Arkansas, the top-ranked school is the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts.

Elena Vasquez Would be nice to see how these rankings hold up year to year instead of just one snapshot, curious if the same schools stay on top.

Trump administration shuts down 110 trucking schools over language rules — Aug 31, 2026

Dana Whitfield Curious what specific violations California schools had - if it's paperwork issues versus actual training gaps, that matters a lot for judging this.

New York trucking group praises federal closure of 110 CDL schools — Sep 1, 2026