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- 117-year-old builds AI startup after school banned ChatGPT●Her school blocked ChatGPT. Now this 17-year-old high school senior runs an AI startup with 1,000 users
A 17-year-old high school senior has launched an AI startup that now has 1,000 users, according to Fortune. The story gained attention because her school had blocked ChatGPT, prompting her to build her own AI tool instead. It highlights a growing debate over schools banning AI tools while students increasingly turn to them, and in some cases, build businesses around the technology.
- 2High school students walk out in protest of immigration enforcement▼High school students protest immigration enforcement by walking out of school
High school students in San Antonio staged a walkout to protest immigration enforcement actions. Local outlets including WOAI, News 4 San Antonio and KABB covered the demonstration, reporting that students left classes to voice opposition to ongoing enforcement operations in the area. The protest reflects broader student-led activism against immigration raids that has spread across several US cities in recent weeks.
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Young astronomers from 66 countries have arrived in Hanoi for an international astronomy Olympiad, one of the largest science competitions for high school students. Participants will compete in theoretical and observational problem-solving over several days. Vietnamese media are highlighting the event as a major showcase for the country's ability to host international scientific competitions.
- 4Audit finds Oregon education department failed to oversee $338 million graduation program▼Audit: Oregon Department of Education Has Failed to Oversee $338 Million Program for Boosting High School Graduation Rates
A new audit finds the Oregon Department of Education failed to properly oversee a $338 million program intended to boost high school graduation rates. The state initiative, one of the largest of its kind, has spent hundreds of millions of dollars without adequate tracking of whether funds improved student outcomes. The findings raise questions about accountability and how effectively the money has been used.
- 5Teen charged with murder of student-athlete near Houston school▼Teen charged with murder after 17-year-old student-athlete killed near Westbury High School, court docs say
A teenager has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a 17-year-old student-athlete killed near Westbury High School in Houston, according to court documents. The case has drawn local attention as authorities detail the charges against the young suspect, with questions mounting over safety around the school and the circumstances of the fatal incident.
- 6Teen charged with murder in Westbury High shooting that killed LePaul Warren▼Westbury High shooting: Teen charged with murder as friends remember LePaul Warren
A teenager has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting tied to Westbury High School in Houston that left student LePaul Warren dead. Friends are remembering Warren, sharing tributes and mourning the loss of the young student. The case has drawn attention to gun violence affecting local schools and the community's grief over another young life lost.
- 7Teen charged with murder in Westbury High shooting that killed LePaul Warren●Teen charged with murder in Westbury High shooting as friends remember LePaul Warren
A teenager has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting at Westbury High School that left student LePaul Warren dead. Friends and classmates are remembering Warren, sharing tributes as the school community mourns. The charge marks the first major legal development in the case, which has drawn attention to concerns about safety on and around campus.
- 817-Year-Old Charged With Murder in Westbury High Senior's Shooting▼17-year-old suspect identified, charged with murder in shooting of Westbury High School senior
A 17-year-old suspect has been identified and charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Westbury High School senior in Houston. The killing of a student just before graduation has drawn attention from the local community, with residents and school families reacting to the loss of a young life and the suspect's young age.
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A teenager has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a Westbury High School student, according to the Houston Chronicle. Few details have been released so far about the circumstances of the shooting, the identities of those involved, or whether the suspect was also a student. The case has drawn attention in Houston as the community reacts to the loss of a young student to gun violence.
- 10Mission High School opens serenity garden for students in recovery▼Mission High School opens new ‘serenity garden’ to support students in recovery
Mission High School has opened a new 'serenity garden' on its campus, designed as a calming space to support students who are in recovery. The garden gives students a quiet outdoor area to decompress during the school day. It reflects a wider effort by schools to add wellness and mental-health resources alongside traditional academic support.
- 11MCAS results renew debate over graduation standards▼Editorial: MCAS results show need for standardized graduation yardstick
A Lowell Sun editorial argues that recent MCAS results highlight the need for a consistent, standardized yardstick for high school graduation. The piece weighs in on an ongoing Massachusetts debate over whether students should be required to pass the statewide exam to earn a diploma, and what role test scores should play in measuring readiness.
- 12Jupiter High students join 30-year fish study▼Jupiter High students take science out of the classroom for 30-year fish study
Students at Jupiter High School in Florida are participating in a fish research project that has now run for three decades, taking their science education out of the classroom and into the field. The long-running study gives students hands-on experience with real ecological data collection, and the milestone anniversary is drawing local attention to the program.
- 13Nationwide Children's adds dental care at West High School clinic▼Nationwide Children’s adds dental care, expands access to West High School health center
Nationwide Children's Hospital is adding dental care services and expanding access at the school-based health center at West High School in Columbus. The move brings dental treatment directly to students on campus, part of a broader effort to remove barriers like transportation and scheduling that often keep children from receiving routine care. School-based clinics have grown in popularity as a way to reach underserved families.
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Students at Bellaire High School held a walk aimed at reducing stigma around mental health. The event, covered by The Intelligencer, highlights growing student-led efforts to open conversations about mental wellbeing in schools. Such walks often bring students, staff and families together to show support and encourage peers to seek help without shame.