Do you know the 3 branches of US government? Many don't, leading to a push for civics education

BLUFFTON, South Carolina (AP) — On the first day of his American National Government class, Prof. Kevin Dopf asks how many of his students are United States citizens. Every hand shoots up. “So, how did all you people become citizens?” he asks. “Did you pass a test?” ...

US announces $700 million in aid for Ukraine's energy grid, health and education programs and more

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — US announces $700 million in aid for Ukraine's energy grid, health and education programs and more.

Rutgers orders investigation of gymnastics program following allegations of abuse by coach

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers has hired a law firm to conduct an investigation into athlete allegations of bullying, favoritism and revenge by the coach of the gymnastics program. President Jonathan Holloway announced earlier this week the university hired Lowenstein Sandler...

How to pick the best preschool or child care center for your child

Preschool options are growing with the expansion of early learning programs, giving families in some parts of the U.S. a dizzying array of choices. Some states, like Colorado and New Mexico, are funneling state money into existing private preschools or child care centers. Others,...

Condoms can't be trusted and boys don't cry in Catholic Paraguay's first sex ed program

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — Ahead of her 15th birthday, Diana Zalazar's body had gotten so big she could no longer squeeze into the dress she bought for her quinceañera to celebrate her passage into womanhood in Paraguay. Her mother sought help from a doctor, who suspected that...

High school journalism removed from Opportunity Scholarship

High school journalism courses no longer count toward South Dakota’s general merit-based scholarship, though schools can seek a waiver, and teachers in the state haven’t been told why. “There was never any knowledge of this being an issue, and the school district didn’t know...

Hawaii teachers say they want to prioritize civic education — but they need more help

At Kalanianaole Elementary and Intermediate School, Denise Mazurik and her students were frustrated that the local beach park had been closed for years. Generations of families had enjoyed access to the Big Island park, Mazurik said, and she wanted the same opportunity for her students in 2020. ...

Texas State Board of Education fields concerns about Christian bias in proposed K-12 curriculum

Members of the public told the Texas State Board of Education on Thursday they worried a proposed elementary school curriculum infused with religious references is too complicated, biased toward Christianity and below the standards of a classical education. The public hearing...