New York State Education Department rules have opened the door to a national push to save public education by requiring every public school in the country to adopt a single-curriculum curriculum that teaches students to read and write, with the goal of making the state more competitive with its neighbors.New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced…
Which medical school in the UK should I attend?
The answers can change from year to year, but the one thing that has been consistent in the past few years is that schools in the United Kingdom have struggled to attract applicants from other parts of the world.In 2017, the Medical School at King’s College London was ranked the seventh most expensive school in…
Student accused of raping school boy in ‘fear for his life’
Student accused on Monday of raping a 15-year-old student at a New York City school after a confrontation over his dress-up has pleaded not guilty to charges he sexually assaulted him.The school district said it would not release any further details, including whether the alleged victim is the school’s first victim.The alleged victim told police…
When Should You Have a Tattoo?
If you’re going to have a tattoo, it should be a permanent one.But if you’re a college student who wants to wear a college logo, then you’ll want to think long and hard before you get one. In the meantime, if you want a college tattoo, you can always get one for free.We took a look…
A new sheriff in Pasco County schools
Pasco schools officials announced Wednesday that they would be moving forward with the hiring of a new superintendent.The news comes after the district was rocked by the resignation of the longtime district superintendent, who stepped down amid a scandal involving sexual misconduct allegations against him.Schools Superintendent Richard Gantt is leaving the school district, and the…
GOP lawmakers, parents call for changes to Tennessee’s tattoo law
A bill introduced by Tennessee lawmakers Thursday would prohibit tattoos and other piercings on children younger than 14.The bill was introduced by Rep. Mike Settle, R-Eden Prairie, and Sen. David Holtzclaw, R.I., who also sponsored legislation that would make tattoo removal illegal in the state for children older than 14 years old.The bill has not…
Why do I need to be a high school graduate to access a high quality high school education
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that states can’t bar high school graduates from receiving public funding, the second ruling by the court this year that has expanded access to high school graduation credits.The high court’s decision on Monday is a win for states that seek to restrict students from earning diplomas, with the majority…
How Eastside High School is changing, and we want to know why
We’re not really sure why Eastside’s new high school is called Eastside, or if it even exists.The school, which is named after the former Eastside City High School, is just one of many to take the name Eastside.The new school, on the corner of Eastgate and Main streets, has received a few nicknames over the…
When you’re on vacation, why not take a nap in the park?
The latest version of the BBC News app allows you to access content from the BBC World Service, and shows you news from across the channel.However, if you have a newer version of a BBC app, you can still access some BBC News content through the app.To access content across the BBC, you will need…
When it Comes to schoolgirls, the South is a gender warrior
As schoolgirls in the South face a wave of high-profile harassment, some say the state should focus on the girls themselves instead of being distracted by their sexual identity.But for students like Taylor, the fight against sexual violence is not just about their school.It’s about their safety and their future.Taylor is a student at Collier…