Bruhat Soma wins 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee
The Scripps National Spelling Bee had its toughest day of competition with the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds.
Education
Tips for new college grads
Government numbers show hiring slowed down more than expected in the U.S. last month. However, 32% of the U.S. jobs listed on LinkedIn are entry level positions. LinkedIn career expert Catherine Fisher has tips for new grads looking for a job.
NCAA, leagues set stage for dramatic change across college sports
The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years.
Legacy of Georgia Tech's first Black grad goes on
Ronald Yancey became the first Black graduate at Georgia Tech nearly 60 years ago. In May, he presented a degree from the school to his granddaughter.
Students experiencing homelessness speak out
College can be stressful with studying and meeting deadlines, but some students are struggling with a different issue: housing. Federal data shows more than 1.5 million U.S. college students are homeless. CBS News producer Sarah Svoboda shows how some California State University students are dealing with it.
College honors popular campus cat with "doctor of litter-ature" degree
A Vermont university has bestowed the honorary degree of "doctor of litter-ature" on a cat named Max who has become a beloved member of its community.
Topeka superintendent on furthering the legacy of Brown v. Board of Education
The district at the center of the landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling, which outlawed racial segregation in schools, is now helmed by its first Black female superintendent.
Topeka superintendent on Brown v. Board of Ed.
The district at the center of the landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling, which outlawed racial segregation in schools, is now helmed by its first Black female superintendent. Janet Shamlian spoke to Topeka Public Schools Superintendent Tiffany Anderson about the remarkable changes her district has made.
Biden marks Brown v. Board of Education anniversary amid concerns over Black support
President Biden marked the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision.
Inside the "no graduation" generation
Many high school seniors in 2020 never got to participate in a big graduation ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, four years later, caution about protests over the war in Gaza means some won't get a college ceremony either. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports on the "no graduation" generation.
U.S. recovering from pandemic learning loss
American students are starting to recover from pandemic learning losses, according to a Harvard University study. But test scores still lag behind 2019 levels, and schools will soon run out of federal pandemic-era funding. CBS News reporter Taurean Small examines how different states are addressing challenges in the classroom and on the balance books.
House hearing on antisemitism in schools
A House education subcommittee is holding a hearing on antisemitism in K-12 public schools Wednesday. Lawmakers heard testimony from the leaders of some of America's largest school systems. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on that and the latest news on Capitol Hill.
Examining the growing push to arm educators
As gun violence persists in U.S. schools, some states are allowing school staff to carry weapons. CBS News reporter Haley Ott examines the reasons behind these policies and the results.
National Teacher of the Year revealed
Missy Testerman, National Teacher of the Year winner, is an elementary teacher in Rogersville, Tennessee. She has been a teacher for over 30 years and is also currently an English as a second language program director.
Student loan forgiveness deadlines
Americans seeking federal student loan forgiveness benefits must consolidate their loans before the midnight Tuesday deadline. Medora Lee, a USA Today money and personal finance reporter, joins CBS News with more.
Protests continue at college campuses as graduation approaches
Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped up at many U.S. colleges following the arrest of more than 100 demonstrators at Columbia University this month.
Tech education program wants to find hidden genius in Chicago's Black boys
The Hidden Genius Project is helping young men to be their best selves while learning all things technology, entrepreneurship and more.
Schools across U.S. announce teacher layoffs
American schools are facing layoffs as enrollment falls and pandemic-era aid dries up. CBS News reporter Bo Erickson has the details.
Chocolate milk can stay in school lunch program, Biden administration decides
The USDA had floated banning flavored milk options from some school lunches.
Tennessee considers bill to arm teachers
In the wake of a deadly shooting at Nashville's Covenant School, Tennessee lawmakers have introduced a polarizing bill that would permit teachers to carry firearms in classrooms.
Taylor Swift inspires college courses
At UC Berkeley, two student teachers, Sofia Lendahl and Miaad Bushala, lead a class called "Artistry and Entrepreneurship: Taylor's Version." More than a dozen top universities are offering Taylor Swift inspired courses.
Court overturns West Virginia law banning transgender girls from sports
A federal appeals court overturned West Virginia's law barring transgender girls from girls' sports teams, finding that it violates Title IX.
Who qualifies for student loan forgiveness?
President Biden once again is trying to deliver widespread student debt forgiveness, with a new plan unveiled on Monday that could help about 30 million borrowers erase some or all of their college loans. It comes less than a year after the Supreme Court blocked Mr. Biden's previous attempt to help student borrowers. Here's who will qualify for debt forgiveness under the new plan.
51% of American teachers want public to know teaching is hard, survey finds
A survey by the Pew Research Center of 2,531 public K-12 teachers last year illustrates the extent to which the pandemic's unraveling of academic life still weighs heavily on them.
FAFSA rollout causes chaos
Congress mandated changes in an attempt to simplify the FAFSA form. However, it was launched months later than usual, and glitches and technical delays have plagued the form's rollout for millions of students who are up against a May 1 deadline.
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