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The universally known body temperature of 98.6 F was established by German physician Carl Reinhold August Wunderlich in 1851. However, more modern studies have revealed new data and has questioned whether the current standard is too high now. What We Know: A recent study found the average temperature of... -
Schools in the United Kingdom have begun converting toilet blocks and classrooms to build isolation booths to hold “punished” students, while campaigners warn that regular use of this practice can lead to disrupting a pupil’s mental health. What We Know: England’s Children Commissioner, Anne Longfield, said she has heard... -
Thanks to a grant, Abraxas High School in Poway, California will be adding a facility that will benefit their homeless student population. What We Know: The school received a $25,000 county grant for the facilities, which will enable students to clean their clothes and themselves on campus. Abraxas Principal... -
Kristen Frankovich (a white woman) has worked as chief executive secretary for the Pittsburgh Public Schools district since 2007. She filed a racial discrimination suit against the district on Thursday. What We Know: Frankovich accused the district of “consistently passing her over for raises, promotions and various other advancement... -
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is receiving major backlash for donating $2.5 million to the Sons of Confederate Veterans. What We Know: The SCV is dedicated to “remembering the bravery, defending the honor and protecting the memory of our beloved Confederate Veterans, which includes their memorials,... -
Latonya Young’s dreams of going back to school were granted when she was blessed by one of her passengers. What We Know: While driving for Uber a year ago, Latonya Young picked up Kevin Esch outside of Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Esch was going through a life-altering change that required... -
The Senate unanimously passed a bill that will permanently fund historically black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions. What We Know: The Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act will provide $255 million in mandatory funding for HBCUs. The Congressional Budget Office found that the bill... -
The ongoing feud between former principal Patricia Catania and teachers at Bronx Intermediate School 224 continues. What We Know: The feud between the two parties dates back to 2018, when Catania allegedly prohibited English teacher Mercedes Liriano from teaching lessons on the Harlem Renaissance and confiscated a student’s poster on African-American musical... -
The University of Phoenix and its parent company have agreed to pay $50 million in cash and cancel $141 million in student debt to settle allegations of deceptive advertisement brought by the Federal Trade Commission. What We Know: The deal, announced Tuesday, settles a dispute over an ad campaign...
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