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- 117-year-old whose school banned ChatGPT now runs AI startup▼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, according to Fortune. The twist: her school blocked ChatGPT, prompting her to build with the technology rather than just use it. The story is drawing attention as an example of how Gen Z students are turning restrictions on AI tools into entrepreneurial opportunities instead of abandoning them.
- 2High school students walk out in protest of immigration enforcement▼High school students protest immigration enforcement by walking out of school
High school students staged a walkout to protest immigration enforcement, drawing coverage from local television stations. Students left classes to demonstrate against federal immigration crackdowns, a form of protest that has spread across US schools in recent months. The size of the crowd and any arrests or disciplinary action have not been reported.
- 3Audit 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 concludes the Oregon Department of Education failed to properly oversee a $338 million program intended to boost high school graduation rates. The findings raise questions about how the money was spent and whether the initiative delivered results for students across the state. Lawmakers and education officials are expected to face pressure to tighten oversight and accountability for the program.
- 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.
- 5Mission 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.
- 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.
- 7Jupiter 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.
- 8MCAS 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.