Several Oklahoma schools are canceling school or shifting to virtual or remote learning on Wednesday, Feb. 12 due to the threat of severe weather. Check below for any changes or cancelations for local schools organized by district. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location OKC road…
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill that would restrict cellphone use in schools. Proponents say the bill would reduce distractions, bullying and mental health concerns. If passed, Minnesota would join a growing number of states with laws limiting cellphone use in schools. Minnesota is considering legislation that could prohibit cellphone use in schools, a policy…
When Air Force Col. Cassie Barlow moved to Ohio to become the base commander at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, her teenage daughter enrolled in her 10th school in 16 years. “The first thing I always thought about when we moved was: ‘Where is my daughter going to go to school?’” Barlow said. Barlow’s daughter excelled…
Following a week full of high emotions at North Eugene High School, the school appears to be losing its principal. Principal Nain Muñoz submitted his resignation late last year but had made a late bid to keep the job, telling district officials he had changed his mind. His initial letter was sent in mid-November, but…
A year after West Salem High School teaching assistant Lauren Eriksen started working with special education students in September 2023, she sued the Salem-Keizer School District, claiming she was placed in an unsafe situation where students assaulted her. Eriksen’s lawsuit claims she was assaulted by students multiple times, including being bitten so hard her flesh…
A comprehensive review has led to over 400 classes being stripped from Florida State University’s general education course offerings for the 2025-26 school year. FSU’s Board of Trustees approved the removal of 432 classes during a meeting on campus Thursday from a list of 571 general education course options. It was part of a new annual…