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- 117-year-old builds AI startup after school blocked 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 already has around 1,000 users, after her school banned ChatGPT. The story highlights how restrictions on AI tools in classrooms are pushing some students to build their own technology instead, drawing attention to teen entrepreneurship and the debate over AI use in education.
- 2High school students walk out to protest immigration enforcement▼High school students protest immigration enforcement by walking out of school
High school students in the San Antonio area walked out of classes to protest immigration enforcement actions. Local news outlets including WOAI, News 4 San Antonio, and KABB covered the walkout, reporting that students left school grounds to voice opposition to enforcement activity affecting their communities. The demonstration reflects a broader wave of student-led protests over immigration policy.
- 3Oregon Audit Finds 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 aimed at boosting high school graduation rates. The review says the agency did not track whether funds were spent effectively or whether schools met program requirements, raising questions about accountability and whether the money actually improved outcomes for students across the state.
- 4Teen 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.
- 5Michigan high school partners with UMich and NASA on radio antenna●MSHS partners with UMich, NASA to install new radio antenna system
Marquette Senior High School in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is partnering with the University of Michigan and NASA to install a new radio antenna system on its campus. The project will give students hands-on experience with space science and radio technology, and local coverage highlights it as a notable opportunity for a regional high school. It is part of broader efforts to expand NASA-linked research and education infrastructure in the area.
- 6Nationwide 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.
- 7Mission 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.
- 8Jupiter 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.
- 9MCAS 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.