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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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Some students who want their schools to divest from Israel over the war in Gaza say they're being treated differently in their demonstrations.
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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.
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The University of Antelope Valley in California has to shut down due to alleged financial mismanagement. But its basketball teams will still get to compete in tournaments this month.
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The leaders of six journalism schools discuss the ongoing media bloodbath, the cost of a journalism degree, and how to prepare journalists for the future.
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Despite the suggestive sound of its name, PragerU is a content creator, not a university. Its short, well-produced videos appeal to college students and young people. And it has big plans to grow.
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The university agreed to the fine as part of a settlement agreement with the U.S. Education Department, which found numerous violations of the Clery Act, a campus safety law.
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Students taking the exam use their own devices, or school devices – they no longer need a paper and pencil. More than a million students are expected to take the test.