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Sex assaults in high school sports minimized as 'hazing'
Across the U.S., perhaps nowhere is student-on-student sexual assault as dismissed or as camouflaged as in boys' sports, an Associated Press investigation found.
To see the future of drones, look to student competitors
A handful of students from the region are preparing for an international robotics competition this summer.
Under Trump budget, nearly 2 million kids may lose after-school care
The Trump administration says there's no evidence the program works, but supporters say that thinking is misguided. Some even call it a "godsend."
4 things we don't know about AP tests
Nearly 3 million students take their Advanced Placement exams in the coming weeks. There's very little independent research on the benefits of these courses.