Teacher sentenced for paying students for sex
Former Missouri substitute teacher Carissa Jane Smith receives a 10-year prison sentence for paying underage students cash, drugs, and alcohol in exchange for sexual acts.
Former Missouri substitute teacher Carissa Jane Smith receives a 10-year prison sentence for paying underage students cash, drugs, and alcohol in exchange for sexual acts.
Vancouver residents report rising grizzly bear encounters in Bella Coola, B.C., following recent attack on students. Wildlife officials continue search operations.
Village Farms launches Promenade Matin vape in Quebec, marking a new era for regulated cannabis vaping products. Available starting November 26, 2025.
A new report reveals Alberta schools are operating in crisis mode with increasing classroom aggression and overcrowding. Discover the government's response and teacher concerns.
Students from around the world will gather in Banff for an international Model United Nations conference, fostering global diplomacy and leadership skills among youth.
U.S. Justice Department challenges California's tuition policy for undocumented students, alleging discrimination against out-of-state citizens. Read the legal battle details.
University of Texas students assisted police in closing a 34-year-old homicide investigation, bringing justice to a decades-old cold case through modern investigative techniques.
Westmount Charter School students staged a walkout protest against Alberta's Bill 9, declaring 'We're tired of sitting down' in defense of transgender children's rights.
University of Lethbridge student Sydney Whiting has been selected as a 2026 Rhodes Scholar, joining the prestigious ranks of Canadian academic achievers. Discover her remarkable journey.
York Regional Police charge teacher Taurus Chung with sexual assault after incidents during Bible study. Authorities seek potential additional victims.
Saskatchewan students honor Holodomor victims as province remembers the 1932-33 famine. Learn how Canadian youth are preserving this crucial historical memory.
40-year-old Taurus Chung from Richmond Hill faces sexual assault and exploitation charges after alleged incidents with an underage student at a Markham private school.
Fort Worth theatre teacher Gigi Cervantes resigns rather than teach in classrooms displaying Ten Commandments. The religious displays in Texas schools spark controversy and personal sacrifice.
Alberta Teachers' Association president Jason Schilling warns new pronoun policy could damage crucial teacher-student relationships. Learn how this affects education in Alberta.
James Watts proves learning is lifelong, earning his doctorate at 61. His journey inspires mature students across Canada, showing education's joy has no expiration date.
A new survey reveals nearly half of recent newcomers to Canada are anxious about job prospects and potential U.S.-like crackdowns. 76% of foreign students and workers express concern.
Dalhousie nursing students organize film screening and panel discussion to raise endometriosis awareness and funds for women's health initiatives in Halifax.
Mario Joseph Denis Arsenault, 59, convicted for sexually assaulting a Grade 9 student over 20 years ago. Sentencing scheduled for December. Read the full details.
New international student enrollment at US colleges dropped 17% this fall due to visa restrictions and Trump administration policies, impacting universities and economy.
Demonstrators gathered in Montreal to protest the termination of the Quebec Experience Program, which provided pathways to permanent residency for international students and workers.
Armed militants storm a high school in Nigeria's Kebbi state, kidnapping 25 female students and killing a staff member in a tragic escalation of violence.
Canadian education experts urge teachers to look beyond simple age ratings when selecting classroom video content. Learn about comprehensive media literacy strategies.
The ongoing conflict has devastated Gaza's education system, with most schools destroyed and hundreds of thousands of children unable to resume their studies. Learn about the humanitarian impact.
Schools across the US report dramatic drops in immigrant student enrollment due to border policies and family deportations, creating budget crises and educational gaps.
Todd Howard shares his family's trauma after anti-Israel protesters injured his Jewish daughter at Toronto Metropolitan University. Read his powerful call for civil discourse.
British Columbia directs one-third of international undergraduate seats to private institutions, raising concerns about funding crises in public colleges serving vulnerable populations.
George Brookman argues Canadians pine for normalcy as teacher strikes and healthcare crises escalate. Discover why ideological debates must end to restore basic standards.
Families fighting to save a Toronto high school for vulnerable students face another setback as TDSB cancels crucial open house meeting. Learn how this impacts special education programming.
Superior Court rejects medical students' request to suspend parts of Quebec's new doctors' law, citing public's right to medical care over free speech concerns.
Brian Moore sentenced to 8 years for historical child sexual abuse at North Vancouver elementary school. Victim Dennis Cooper successfully applied to lift publication bans.