School safety concerns reach 20-year high among U.S. parents, survey shows
Results of a new survey suggest that parental fears over their children's safety at school has spiked this year, amid mounting concerns about gun violence.
Education
California moves one step closer to mandatory kindergarten
The bill, which would be enacted in the 2024-25 school year if signed by the governor, would require all children to attend one year of kindergarten before they can go to first grade.
Advanced Placement African American Studies class debuts at 60 high schools
The pilot course will be rolled out to select high schools across the country this fall.
Judgment that Oberlin College libeled bakery stands
The judgment is tied to a libel case brought by local bakery owners after a shoplifting incident involving Oberlin students.
Man found guilty in wife's 1982 murder after podcast shined spotlight on case
The judge rejected the possibility that the wife abandoned her husband and children to vanish without a trace.
Nearly 80,000 more borrowers will get all their student loan debt canceled
The Education Department announced Tuesday it will discharge loans for students who attended the for-profit Westwood College.
8/21: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as the legal troubles for former President Trump and some of his key allies mount, his grip on the Republican Party tightens ahead of the midterm elections. Plus, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on challenges facing schools, and Dr. Deborah Birx on the CDC's plans to reorganize.
GOP nominee for Pa. governor wore Confederate uniform for faculty photo
Pennsylvania GOP gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano posed in a Confederate uniform for a faculty photo at the Army War College three years before he retired from the U.S. Army.
Student loan plan could cost $24B a year
President Biden's recently announced student loan forgiveness plan is estimated to cost $24 billion each year over the next decade, according to the White House. Christina Ruffini is there with more.
Homeschooling grows in popularity in wake of pandemic
Nearly four million students nationwide are expected to learn at home this upcoming school year.
Homeschooling spikes amid pandemic
As students head back to school, not all are returning to the classroom -- some are staying home. During the pandemic, the number of kids being homeschooled in America has more than doubled. Kris Van Cleave shares more.
Schools struggle to fill jobs amid teacher shortage
School districts across the country are coming up with unique incentives to retain teachers and attract new ones amid a teacher shortage. Adriana Diaz takes a look.
Strike delays first day of school in Kent, Washington
The first day of school has been delayed in Kent, Washington, after teachers failed to reach a contract agreement with the district over class sizes, mental health staff and higher pay. Meanwhile, teachers in Ohio's largest school district have reached a "conceptual agreement," ending their strike.
What's a Pell Grant? How it affects student loan forgiveness
President Biden's student loan forgiveness program aims to provide $20,000 in student debt cancellation for Pell Grant recipients.
60 high schools to offer new AP class
For the first time, 60 high schools across the country will offer an AP African American Studies course this year. CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Lana Zak speak with Marlon Williams-Clark, a social studies instructor at Florida State University Schools who has taught the course.
It could take years for kids to recover from pandemic learning gap, research shows
Students struggled with remote learning, leading to many to fall behind in their education.
Biden administration to issue DACA rules
The Biden administration is expected to release this month a final rule on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, also known as DACA. Flavia Negrete, a DACA recipient who lives in Maryland, joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Errol Barnett to discuss how the program has positively impacted her life.
School year begins with relaxed COVID measures
Schools nationwide are lifting COVID-19 restrictions as kids head back to school. Carter Evans has more on what one school is doing to keep kids safe.
Back-to-school shoppers feel impact of inflation
As students return to school, parents are spending a lot more on supplies because of inflation. According to one survey, just 36% of parents said they can afford back-to-school supplies this year. Janet Shamlian takes a look.
Teachers in Ohio's largest school district go on strike
Teachers in Ohio's largest school district have voted to go on strike with classes scheduled to resume this week.
Cardona says states should use COVID-19 funds to stem teacher shortages
"The dollars are there to make sure that we can open up our schools with sufficient educators," the education secretary said.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," August 21, 2022
Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, Rep. Mike Turner, Dr. Deborah Birx and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Demand for Sept. 1 student loan payments sent in error
The pause on student loan payments is set to expire at the end of the month.
Afghan girls defy Taliban rule by seeking education
One year of Taliban rule in Afghanistan reversed years of progress for women and girls. Teenage girls are now barred from school, but some are taking their education into their own hands. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Death toll rises in Kabul mosque bombing
At least 21 people are dead and dozens more injured after a bomb exploded at a mosque in Kabul, Afghanistan. Witnesses say a suicide bomber carried out the attack. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins us from Kabul with the latest on that plus the setbacks to women's rights since the Taliban takeover one year ago.
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Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with MS
Ohio race takes ugly turn with ad featuring Amy Acton's mother
French government extends curfews after riots sweep across the country
Zelenskyy says if Trump can't stop Putin, help Ukraine do it
Trump announces $8 billion in diesel relief for U.S. farmers
Up to 20% of MS diagnoses may be wrong, like Christina Applegate's
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