College once seemed inconceivable for those brought to the U.S. illegally as children, because they lacked a Social Security number and work permit, and

One year after a deadly tornado devastated their city, President Barack Obama praised the residents of Joplin, Mo., for a spirit of perseverance and resiliency

The former Rutgers University student convicted of bias intimidation for using a webcam to see his roommate and another man kissing days before the roommate

Dozens of Roman Catholic dioceses, schools and other institutions sued the Obama administration Monday over a government mandate requiring most employers to

For the 428 members of Joplin High School's Class of 2012, Monday night's graduation— featuring a commencement speech by President Barack Obama —caps a senior

A white Colorado second-grade student who wore black face paint as part of a Martin Luther King costume has drawn criticism from school officials.

A Florida high school science teacher faces dismissal amid allegations that she used a "cone of shame" dog collar to discipline students.

10 make-or-assemble-at-home ideas for the special teacher in your life.

Beef Products Inc. will close processing plants in three states this month because of the controversy surrounding its meat product that critics have dubbed

The Senate is the newest arena in the election-year face-off over federal student loans, and both sides are starting out by pounding away at each other.

Books and bits united Monday as Microsoft provided an infusion of money to help Barnes & Noble compete with top electronic bookseller Amazon. In exchange,

Republicans defied a veto threat and the House voted Friday to prevent federal loan costs from doubling for millions of college students.

Authorities made a startling discovery at a Florida elementary school. They say a 6-year-old showed up to class with two loaded guns in her backpack.

The college class of 2012 is in for a rude welcome to the world of work. A weak labor market already has left half of young college graduates either jobless or

Dozens of students at Berkeley High School are facing suspension or expulsion after school officials say they got into a computer system and changed their