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- 1High school students walk out in protest of immigration enforcementโHigh school students protest immigration enforcement by walking out of school
High school students in San Antonio staged a walkout to protest immigration enforcement actions. Local outlets including WOAI, News 4 San Antonio and KABB covered the demonstration, reporting that students left classes to voice opposition to ongoing enforcement operations in the area. The protest reflects broader student-led activism against immigration raids that has spread across several US cities in recent weeks.
- 2Audit finds Oregon education department failed to oversee $338 million graduation programโAudit: Oregon Department of Education Has Failed to Oversee $338 Million Program for Boosting High School Graduation Rates
A new audit finds the Oregon Department of Education failed to properly oversee a $338 million program intended to boost high school graduation rates. The state initiative, one of the largest of its kind, has spent hundreds of millions of dollars without adequate tracking of whether funds improved student outcomes. The findings raise questions about accountability and how effectively the money has been used.
- 317-year-old builds AI startup after school banned ChatGPTโHer 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 now has 1,000 users, according to Fortune. The story gained attention because her school had blocked ChatGPT, prompting her to build her own AI tool instead. It highlights a growing debate over schools banning AI tools while students increasingly turn to them, and in some cases, build businesses around the technology.
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Young astronomers from 66 countries have arrived in Hanoi for an international astronomy Olympiad, one of the largest science competitions for high school students. Participants will compete in theoretical and observational problem-solving over several days. Vietnamese media are highlighting the event as a major showcase for the country's ability to host international scientific competitions.