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British College First To Offer Heavy Metal Degree

Chad Bowar — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:58:06 +0000

Imagine getting college credit for studying Metallica and Iron Maiden and playing metal gigs. Sounds like something metalheads might dream up after a long night of partying, but a college in the U.K. is doing just that. Beginning this fall, New College Nottingham will offer a two-year degree in heavy metal, reports the Nottingham Post. Musician [...]

7-Year-Old Boy Suspended for Using Pencil Like a Gun

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:31:52 +0000

The debate over guns in schools has taken a turn for the unusual. A second grade student at Driver Elementary School in Suffolk, Virginia named Christopher Marshall was suspended for two days last week after he and a classmate pointed pencils at each other and made machine gun-like noises. Christopher’s mother, Wendy, said her son’s [...]

High School Teacher Fired for Working as Bikini Model

Donald Deane — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:19:08 +0000

Having a teacher who’s also a bikini model might be every teen boy’s fantasy, but this got a high school English teacher in Florida fired recently. Olivia Sprauer was working as a teacher at Martin County High School when one of her bikini photos caught the attention of the school’s principal. She was asked to [...]

UL Student Trinity Woods Accidentally Emails Entire Student Body In Search Of Study Guide During Finals Week

DJ Digital — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:42:53 +0000

Finals week can get pretty hectic. Any college student will tell you that it involves all-nighters, energy drinks, junk food, Taco Bell, anxiety and not much sleep. Two LSU students even rose to campus stardom for dropping an annual viral video dedicated to Finals Week, and all it's stressful glory.

After 51 Years of Marriage, Retired Great-Grandparents Are Going Back to College

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:42:53 +0000

You’re never too old to learn. A retired couple that’s been married for 51 years is certainly proving that by going back to school. Harold and Frances Gates have enrolled at Lone Star College in Kingwood, Texas and are currently rocking perfect 4.0 GPAs. When it comes to what he’s most excited about regarding their [...]

Fourth Grade Student Writes Awesome Essay Defending Gay Marriage

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:28:31 +0000

The debate over gay marriage has gotten a little more childish. And that’s a good thing. A fourth grade student who was given an assignment to write a persuasive essay tackled the controversial subject and the results have gone viral, with his teacher posting the piece on Reddit. Yes, the essay has some grammatical errors [...]

Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer Chad Smith Lobbies Congress for Music Education Support

Chad Childers — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 16:50:51 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith is a man who respects the craft of music and embraces its many forms, so it's no surprise that he'd be willing to speak out on behalf of music education in Washington, D.C. Smith did just that earlier this week, speaking to members of Congress about music funding in public schools.

106-Year-Old Woman Receives Her High School Diploma

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:14:55 +0000

Reba Williams is living proof that you are never too old to learn. The 106-year-old woman from Columbus, Ohio has finally gotten her high school diploma after failing to graduate when she was supposed to way back in 1925. Williams was all set to graduate from Mount Vernon High School until she refused to read [...]

Oklahoma Legislators Approve Bill That Allows Armed Teachers!

Critter — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:30:46 +0000

Oklahoma public school districts may soon be able to decide if they want armed teachers in the classroom. Recently the Oklahoma House passed the The Special Reserve School Resource Officer Act by a (68-23) vote.

Teen Suspended for Protesting School Bullying Launches Lawsuit

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:52:11 +0000

Amber Hatch refuses to be bullied when it comes to her efforts to stop bullying. Hatch, 15, of DeSoto High School in Fort Myers, Florida is suing the school’s principal, dean of students and the local school board, claiming she was suspended last year after officials tried to force her not to take part in [...]

Oklahoma City Public Schools Adopt District-Wide Uniform Policy

Nancy Mace — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:18:09 +0000

The Oklahoma city school board voted 5-3 on Monday to require school uniforms starting with the 2013-14 school year. The vote will affect 17 schools in the district that currently do not require uniforms. Under the new policy, each school can designate colors and shirt styles. However, one choice must be white. The schools can [...]

School Suspends Boy, 7, For Biting Pastry in the Shape of a Gun

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:27:22 +0000

The issue over guns in our schools has taken on a very strange twist in one Maryland school. A second-grader at Park Elementary School in Baltimore was suspended for two days after his teacher claimed he saw the seven-year-old bite his breakfast pastry, i.e., Pop Tart into the shape of what appeared to be a [...]

Sex Education in Kindergarten Is About to Become a Reality

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:46:32 +0000

How early is too early to teach sex education? That question is about to be asked again, thanks to a controversial move in Chicago. The city’s board of education has passed a new measure, in which sex ed will begin in kindergarten. The change is expected to take effect within the next two years. Kindergartners [...]

Students Perform Zombie-Themed Flashmob to Protest School Closings

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:50:57 +0000

Students of the group Philadelphia Student Union, which is a part of a larger organization called the Philadelphia Coalition Advocacy of Public Schools, recently performed a zombie-themed flashmob to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ in front of the school district’s headquarters. The students were protesting the new plan that would close 37 schools thanks to state budget cuts. They [...]

Teacher With Fear of Children Fighting Forced Retirement

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:50:26 +0000

Language teacher Maria C. Waltherr-Willard suffers from pedophobia, which means she is afraid of young children. When the 61-year-old is in the presence of the little tykes she experiences symptoms which include anxiety, chest pains and vomiting. Given her unusual affliction, her Cincinnati, Ohio, school district assigned her to high school, because older children don’t engender such extreme [...]

Hey College Seniors — Your Bender is Showing and No One Wants to Hire You

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:00:43 +0000

Despite the fact that some college tuitions have reached an excess of $50,000 per year, these days colleges can't guarantee that their graduates will have jobs waiting for them. In the wake of this uncertainty, some institutions have begun to guide their students in cleaning up their social media profiles, to lower the risk of a poorly-timed facebook post ruining their shot at employment.

Job Market for College Graduates Is Improving — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:30:13 +0000

Good news for college students: the job market is starting to look a little brighter, with 5 percent more employment opportunities predicted for new college graduates this year, according to a recent survey conducted by the Michigan State University’s Collegiate Employment Research Institute.

School Forbids 13-Year Old Boy From Growing Mustache For Movember

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:46:41 +0000

Gus Hooker of Bedforshire, England has a couple really good reasons to take part in “Movember,” the month-long initiative to raise awareness and funds for men’s cancer research. The first is that the 13-year old’s grandfather is currently recovery from cancer. The second is that Hooker is the rare 13-year-old who can grow a solid mustache. However, [...]

George Lucas Plans to Donate Disney Money to Charity

Amanda Ferris — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:24:59 +0000

While many 'Star Wars' fans have mixed emotions over George Lucas and Disney's deal, the much-maligned director announced plans on making a charitable donation with the $4 billion he scored from the Mouse House in the deal.

What Are the Most Expensive Colleges in America? — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:30:45 +0000

The cost of higher education is getting, um, higher.

Campus Grotto recently released its annual list of the most expensive colleges in America and according to their statistics, the cost of attending just one year at the most expensive college hit a record high tuition this year at over $60,000.