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Maggie Webb, a junior high school math teacher at Clark Avenue School in Chelsea, Mass., volunteered to teach in a high-needs area in exchange for a federal grant called the TEACH grant. But a new report found that Webb and thousands of others had their grants converted to loans because of seemingly minor issues.

New iPads For Classrooms; College Graduation Gaps; Teachers Lose Grants

Plus positive trends in school-related crime, and teacher protests around the county, in our weekly education news roundup.

Why Missouri's redistricting battle matters heading into the midterms

St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum examines whether Missouri Republicans can legally redraw districts mid-decade simply because the state constitution doesn't prohibit it.

Key voting groups are shifting in the race between Biden and Trump

President Biden and former President Donald Trump are still very close in polling on the 2024 presidential election. But below the surface, some key demographic groups appear to be shifting loyalty.

Emmitt Glynn teaches to a group of Baton Rouge Magnet High School students on Jan. 30, in Baton Rouge, La. On Wednesday, the College Board released an updated framework for its new Advanced Placement African American Studies course, months after the nonprofit testing company came under intense scrutiny for engaging with conservative critics.

The College Board releases a new framework for its AP African American Studies course

Controversy swirled around the new course after it was rejected by the Florida Department of Education, with conservative critics accusing the College Board of bias.

One parent complained about the nudity in the Renaissance sculpture, comparing it to pornographic material.

A principal is fired, invited to Italy after students are shown Michelangelo's 'David'

A picture of the Renaissance statue is shown each year to sixth-grade art students at Tallahassee Classical School in Florida, but this month it drew fury. Italians, though, are praising the educator.

Special Education Students, Parents Welcome More 'Normal' School Year

The last school year was rough for many students because of remote and hybrid learning. But it was especially tough on students who needed extra attention.

Back To Work: B-N Doctors Prepare For Elective Procedures To Resume

A major part of Bloomington-Normal’s health care system—elective procedures—will resume this month. But don’t expect to see a flood of pent-up surgeries…

What the Supreme Court ruling striking affirmative action means for Bloomington-Normal colleges and universities

The U.S. Supreme Court has determined that race-conscious admissions at colleges and universities are unconstitutional. For Bloomington-Normal's three institutions, the ruling doesn't change much.

A woman sits in a chair in an office and smiles at the camera.

3 words, 2 years, 1 message: Bloomington brand Stay Another Day encourages mental health conversations nationwide

"Stay Another Day" is Bloomington native Mackenzie Nelson's mantra growing up. Two years ago, Nelson turned it into a brand and started a communitywide conversation about mental health. Its reach is now national.

Composer Karen Power records quadrophonic sound in natural environments using an ambi mic (on the ground), and sometimes a parabolic mic (held) to gather material for music compositions.

Composer captures the pulsing flow of cicada calls in Central Illinois

The rare emergence of two broods of periodic cicadas at one time in parts of Central Illinois has attracted international attention from those who want to hear the pulsating and ear-piercing mating choruses.

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