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Two Raleigh schools, Athens Drive High School and Conn Elementary School, have earned the top two spots for magnet schools in the nation.

Lawmakers in North Carolina are now considering a new bill that could signal strict punishment for those who assault school workers.  As reported by ABC11, the legislation, HB534, is currently moving through. If passed, the bill would classify certain assaults as felonies for repeat offenders.  This comes as a video of one such assault is making its rounds on social media. On Monday, footage surfaced of a student and a substitute teacher fighting inside a classroom at Rocky Mount High School. 

Washington, D.C., stay-at-home order extended through May 15th. The order also applies to closure of the city’s schools and nonessential businesses, as well as the ban on gatherings of more than 10 people. Related Stories: ‘Scandal’ Recap: Fitz Makes An Awkward Return to Washington DC DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Talks About Push For Statehood for […]

Diddy went on The Ellen Show today to talk about his 3rd capital prep school that he is opening. Currently, there is a Capital Prep Harbor, Capital Prep Bronx and a Capital Prep Harlem. Related Stories: Diddy & Cassie Split After 11 Years!!! Don’t Judge Us! Five Hilarious Moments with Diddy, Khaled, and Meghan on […]

Yahoo Sports released an exclusive report on college basketball’s pay-for-play scandal. According to federal documents and bank records, players from at least a dozen Division I programs allegedly received improper benefits from former NBA agent Andy Miller and his agency ASM Sports. Related Stories: Who You Got??? UNC vs DUKE!! NewsOne Minute: UNC Fake Class […]

Chance the Rapper is known for his Grammy award-winning album “Coloring Book.” Now, he’s making headlines for activism with a $1 million donation to Chicago Public Schools. Related Stories: Chance The Rapper’s Meeting With Illinois Governor Sheds Light On Political Complacency Chance The Rapper To Headline Sasquatch Festival!! Text “K975” To 52140 for your chance […]

Atrocious school conditions prompted the union to seek outside help to show the DPS just how harmful the lack of resources are for children.

In the face of a $480 million budget gap, an estimated 200 Chicago Public Schools employees are expected to receive pink slips in the latest round of belt-tightening at the nation's fourth largest school district.

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As the school year draws to a close, students prepare for their final test of the year: The End-of-Grade testing. This is the time to encourage youth to be motivated and prepare well for the test that affects their future. This is where we step in with the 6th Annual Brian Dawson EOG Pep Rally […]

A group of teachers, principals, and administrators from Atlanta were found guilty this week of taking part in one of the nation’s biggest cheating scandals…