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Two custodians found shot dead in apparent murder-suicide at Chicago elementary school

A 48-year-old woman and a 63-year-old man were reportedly found each with a gunshot wound to the head in a shooting that the school’s principal called ‘deeply concerning’ for families

The Independent UK

Pool noodles and DIY escape rooms: the best screen-free kids’ activities, recommended by teachers

Five elementary school teachers spill the beans on how to keep kids engaged in creative play and away from screens

The Guardian - US

Police officer trapped in the middle of tornado caught on terrifying dashcam

A police officer got caught in the middle of a tornado as it hit an elementary school in Wisconsin.

The Independent UK

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75 Things You Probably Remember From School That Kids Today Will Never Experience (New Pics)

Certain parts of school never really change. Just about everyone can relate to watching the clock crawl toward recess or the final bell. But as analog clocks gave way to digital ones, plenty of other familiar classroom sights quietly disappeared. We’ve rounded up some of these former classroom staples that…

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Japan's Nagoro village lost most of its people. One woman replaced them with more than 350 life-size dolls

High in the mountains of Shikoku, in Japan's Tokushima Prefecture, sits Nagoro, a village that once had over 300 residents and now has fewer than 30. What makes Nagoro unusual is not simply its decline, a familiar story across rural Japan, but what one resident chose to do about it.…

The Times of India

Meet Jo Nagai: 10-year-old Japanese student who discovered butterflies can remember their time as caterpillars

A 10-year-old student from Japan has captured worldwide attention after his fascination with butterflies led to a remarkable scientific study that is challenging long-held assumptions about insect memory. Jo Nagai, an elementary school student from Kobe, spent years carefully observing the Asian swallowtail butterflies he raised at home. His curiosity…

The Times of India

Schools Closed, Buildings Sat Empty — And Gun Violence Rose, Study Finds

The former Matthew Henson Elementary School in Chicago's North Lawndale has been vacant since it closed in 2013

The Independent UK

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Whitmer makes ‘science of reading’ training mandatory for Michigan teachers

Michigan elementary school teachers will be required to take literacy training by the 2031-2032 school year under a new law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

The Independent UK

The Children Who Stole the Show at the World Cup Halftime Show: Meet the Kids Who Performed With Shakira, Madonna, BTS and Chris Martin

Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber may have supplied the star power, but some of the most memorable performers in the first FIFA World Cup final halftime show were still in elementary school.

Latin Times

At least 20 children and 1 adult killed in a Uganda elementary school bus crash

At least 20 children and one adult were killed when an elementary school bus crashed in the East African country of Uganda

The Independent UK

Florida community revolts over AI data center planned near elementary school

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As U.S. Starts 'New' Iran War, Lawmakers Want Answers About Deadly Elementary School Strike

A Tomahawk missile struck an Iranian school and reportedly killed over 100 children in February.

Reason

School Counselors Report a Rise in Severe Anxiety Among Younger Students

Elementary school counselors across the country say they’re seeing severe anxiety in children at younger ages than they did even a decade ago, with persistent fears now interfering with learning, friendships, and everyday life for many elementary students. National data show that anxiety has become one of the most common…

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Norway imposes near ban on AI in elementary school

Norway is implementing strict rules on generative AI for students, nearly banning it for those aged 6-13 to safeguard fundamental learning like reading and writing. Older students will use AI cautiously under supervision, while those in upper secondary will learn its appropriate use.

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Norway severely curtails AI use in elementary school

OSLO - Norway ⁠is ⁠imposing a near-total ban on the use of generative AI tools by elementary school pupils, while also restricting the technology’s use ‌in the education of older children to prevent a negative impact on learning, the country’s prime minister said on Friday.

The Independent UK

Nearly 300 students and teachers evacuated after fire engulfs Tokyo elementary school

Teacher breaks hip and two children suffer limb injuries while escaping blaze on fourth floor

The Independent UK

Senators seek to block Hegseth travel funds until Pentagon releases report on Iran school strike

Senators are seeking to block Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel funds until the Pentagon submits its investigation into a strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed more than 165 people

The Independent UK

Parents outraged over proposed weed dispensary near elementary school: ‘This just doesn’t seem right’

A petition against the dispensary opening has received nearly 200 signatures

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Man with autism spent two years saving coins to donate 160 boxes of crayons to school children in Philippines

For more than two years, Christopher “Chris” Francisco quietly followed a routine that many people in his hometown did not fully understand. The 32-year-old from Balete, Aklan, would often ask neighbours and acquaintances for just ₱5 at a time, politely declining larger amounts. To some, it seemed unusual. To Chris,…

The Independent UK

Children flee as school shelter collapses during deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Philippines

New video from the Philippines shows children fleeing as a shelter at their elementary school collapses during a 7.8-magnitude earthquake.

The Economic Times

Philippines Earthquake terrifying video: First day of school turns scary as children shake, scream and roof shed falls on them during powerful tremors

A devastating earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale hit the Philippines today, with a striking video going viral. The video shows terrifying scene as students and teachers grappled with violent shaking during their school flag ceremony on the first day of school. While panic ensued, the dedicated school staff…

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GOODYEAR BRINGS ROAD SAFETY INITIATIVE TO KUNSHAN

KUNSHAN, China, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, in collaboration with the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) and the China Road Safety Association (CRSA), conducted a road safety education program for students at Shiyu Elementary School in Kunshan. The event also marked the start…

The Times of India

Active shooter at Islamic Center of San Diego, nearby elementary school evacuated

An active shooter was reported at the Islamic Center of San Diego Monday as helicopter footage revealed that at least one person in a tactical vest appeared to have been shot. Hundreds of police vehicles lined up outside the center only minutes after the initial call came in for an…

The Independent UK

Former assistant principal on trial for child neglect after Virginia school shooting

A former assistant principal is set to go on trial, accused of ignoring warnings that a student brought a loaded gun to a Virginia elementary school

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25YO Elementary School Teacher Turned In By Her Own Husband After Confessing To Unsettling Crime

Mackenzie Naught reportedly came clean to her husband about her inappropriate behavior, who then informed authorities.

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