Lebanon's Education System Collapses as War Compounds Years of Crisis
Lebanese students have lost 60% of their schooling in six years as the Israel-Hezbollah conflict transforms schools into shelters and war zones. The crisis, affecting over 1 million students, is amplified by challenges including refugee influxes, financial instability, and limited internet access.
School Bus Driver Fired After Abandoning 40 Students Miles From Home
A substitute bus driver in Castle Rock, Colorado was terminated after leaving elementary school students at an incorrect location two miles from school. The incident sparked investigations by both the school district and police after children had to rely on strangers for help getting home.
Digital Divide in the Classroom: Student Left Behind in Smartphone-Based Lesson
A middle school student without a smartphone was unable to participate in an interactive quiz, highlighting the challenges of technology integration in education. The incident raises questions about equity and the need for inclusive alternatives in increasingly digital classrooms.
14 States Unite to Combat Chronic Absenteeism in Schools
A bipartisan group of 14 U.S. states has committed to halving chronic absenteeism rates in schools over the next five years. The initiative aims to improve attendance through supportive strategies and state-specific goals.