Innovative program offers job training to high school students
At the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus in Centennial, students opting to bypass college can get certification as an auto or aircraft mechanic or nurse's aide
Back To School
Universities use lavish perks to compete for students
Universities are competing for more lucrative out-of-state and international students in national "arms race" over amenities
Jim Gaffigan on parents going "back to school"
It's that time of year when children's vacations end, as do their moms' and dads' vacations from parent coffees, school supply shopping sprees, and curriculum nights
How we have failed our teachers
Since 1996 inflation-adjusted pay for public school teachers has fallen, and 1 in 5 takes a second job to make ends meet, forcing tens of thousands of teachers to leave their profession — but many are fighting for change
Mindfulness techniques teaching students to calm down
Researchers launch three-year study to test whether relaxation exercises can reduce stress and improve mental health of children in England, where anxiety among kids is rising
Cracking the code of dyslexia
Researchers who say one in five children they studied was dyslexic have also found there is no link at all between dyslexia and intelligence
Dads welcome elementary students on first day of school
"The inspiration behind it was the want for our kids to know their dad's believe in them and support them," said the president of the school's PTA
Principal wants to use Oprah's $500,000 donation for "restorative" programs
The media mogul was inspired after watching a CBS News reports about an after-school initiative providing youth with a safe place to go
College grad dances across stage after billionaire wipes out students' loans
The billionaire's donation to the all-male historically black college will allow graduates to focus on their dreams instead of their debt
Colorado town uses pot sales taxes to fund anti-bullying program
Initiative to teach students how to counter the threats of bullies demonstrates the power of words, and how strength in numbers can protect the vulnerable
Latest on college admissions cheating scandal
A massive college admissions scam allegedly helped students get into eight top universities through cheating and bribery. Actress Lori Loughlin, released on a million dollar bond on Wednesday, is among dozens of parents charged in connection with the estimated $25 million admissions scheme. Carter Evans reports.
Prosecutors allege college admissions scam
Prosecutors have charged dozens of wealthy parents, coaches and administrators in a massive college admissions scam. Actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman are among the parents charged. USA Today education reporter Chris Quintana joins CBSN to break down the allegations and their consequences.
Student loan debt: What to consider
In our Eye on Money series this week, we focus on the costly mistakes people make with their finances. Student loan debt is a huge problem for many graduates and their families. College students graduate with an average debt of more than $28,000. Nationwide, student debt topped $1.5 trillion at the end of 2018. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger, author of "The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money," joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what people need to consider before taking on student loan debt.
Teachers' strikes follow drop in school funding
Many of the states with spending cuts have suffered recent teacher strikes.
Homelessness on campus
For tens of thousands of college students in America, the toughest test they face is the lack of housing, or even food, as they try to succeed in class without a proper place to sleep
Changing the way college students pay tuition
Make School has partnered with Dominican University to create an accredited coding program. The students don't pay tuition until they are earning at least a $60,000 salary. Make School founder Jeremy Rossmann joins CBSN to explain how the the tuition payment works and why he's hoping this will make coding jobs more accessible.
Student wants SAT score released
A high school student in Florida claims she is being unfairly punished after showing a marked improvement the second time she took the SAT. Now she worries she won't get into her top school. Jericka Duncan reports.
Teen graduating high school & Harvard
Sixteen-year-old Braxton Moral is set to graduate from both Harvard College and his Kansas high school this spring. Moral spoke to CBSN about his life and goals for after school.
Foster grandparents volunteer at schools
In our series, A More Perfect Union, we aim to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. We look into a program that brings a special kind of love and encouragement into classrooms that need it. Jan Crawford reports.
Report on Parkland finds failures to warn
Ten months after the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, we're seeing for the first time video from the school's interior security cameras. The Sun Sentinel newspaper obtained the video as part of its investigation into the shooting that killed 17 people. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Ivy League falls short on mental health care
A new study by the Ruderman Family Foundation finds troubling shortcomings in the way Ivy League colleges and universities deal with students' mental health issues. Miriam Heyman, senior program officer at the Ruderman Family Foundation, joins CBSN with more.
Schools spend thousands on safety products
After tragedies like Sandy Hook and Parkland, the pressure has grown on school administrators to keep students safe. That has fueled a school-safety industry valued at nearly $3 billion. CBS News national correspondent Adriana Diaz reports.
How tiny homes are helping cash-strapped teachers in Arizona
After recent walkouts by educators demanding pay increases, one school district is getting creative in helping teachers' living costs
Tips to improve your child's performance
Dr. David Agus offers some simple lifestyle advice that has been scientifically proven to help maximize a student's productivity
Most valuable college majors
An analysis by the financial site Bankrate has revealed which college majors turn into the most lucrative opportunities for grads.
U.S.
Almanac: Neon lights
On January 19, 1915, French inventor Georges Claude received a U.S. patent for his "System of Illuminating by Luminescent Tubes" ... tubes filled with neon gas
Ex-Trump adviser Gary Cohn says China tariffs "totally hurt the U.S."
President Trump's former top economic adviser said he doesn't believe the tariffs on Chinese imports helped the U.S. reach a different outcome.
Next U.S. Navy aircraft carrier to be named after African American Pearl Harbor hero
Instead of presidents or admirals, an enlisted sailor will be honored when the USS Doris Miller is christened
Calendar: Week of January 20
From Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to the Chinese Lunar New Year, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
Transcript: Gary Cohn on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Gary Cohn, the former director of the National Economic Council, airing Sunday, January 19, 2020, on "Face the Nation.
SpaceX readies Falcon 9 for second shot at emergency escape test
The test is the last major hurdle before the Crew Dragon blasts off with astronauts aboard.
Biden accuses Sanders campaign of sharing "doctored" video of him attacking Social Security
Sanders staffers and supporters recently shared a short clip of a 2018 speech that made it appear that Biden was agreeing with Paul Ryan about privatizing Social Security.
Texas woman convicted in husband's murder: "He wasn't supposed to die"
In her first TV interview, the Texas woman at the center of a case prosecutors say was all about "sex, lies, money, and murder" tells "48 Hours" what happened the night of the murder.
Odell Beckham Jr. arrest warrant rescinded
Beckham was facing a charge of simple battery after video appeared to show the wide receiver slapping the rear of a security guard.
Woman convicted in suicide texting case to be released from jail
Inside the groundbreaking case of a crime of the digital age — a young woman convicted of involuntary manslaughter because she used text messages to encourage a friend to take his own life.
Impeachment managers say Trump is a danger to national security
The president's legal team argues the articles of impeachment themselves are "constitutionally invalid on their face."
Winter storm affecting millions in the Midwest is headed for the Northeast
All flights in and out of Chicago's O'Hare Airport were halted Friday night.
Impeachment managers, Trump lawyers to debate rules on Tuesday
The White House defense team and House managers will argue the resolution laying down the rules for the trial, not senators.
National Archives apologizes for editing Women's March photo
"We made a mistake," the Archives said in a press release.
2020 Women's March
The 2020 Women's March is the fourth annual.
