Florida Students Return To 'Picture Of Education In Fear'

About 50 uniformed officers marched into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School early Wednesday, just one aspect of the heavy security as classes resumed for the first time since 17 students and teachers were killed by a troubled teenager with an AR-15, thrusting them into the center of the nation's gun debate.

High Court: Detained Immigrants Not Entitled To Bond Hearing [Beyond Education]

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that immigrants the government has detained and is considering deporting aren't entitled by law to a bond hearing after six months in detention and then every six months if they're still being held. The case is a class-action lawsuit brought by immigrants who've spent long periods in custody.

Hillary Clinton To Speak At Yale University's Class Day [Education News]

Hillary Clinton will speak at this year's Class Day at Yale University. Class Day is an annual event at the New Haven, Connecticut, university that honors achievements in academic, artistic and athletic fields. Past notable speakers include former Secretary of State John Kerry and former Vice President Joe Biden in 2015.

Judge Refuses To Step Aside In School Shooting Case [Education News]

A judge has refused to step aside from the case of Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz as requested by his lawyers. Court records show that Broward County Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer denied the request Monday. Cruz's lawyers claimed Scherer has made rulings and comments that indicate favoritism for prosecutors.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® Raises $4.3M During National Radio Event With Univision And The THIS SHIRT SAVES LIVES T-shirt Movement [On A Positive Note Beyond Education]

Higher Education Institution Tells Possible Students Peaceful Protest OK

The University of New Hampshire is telling prospective students that any disciplinary actions they might face due to peaceful protests in which they are exercising their First Amendment rights will not affect the school's admission decision. The information was contained in a Saturday tweet and a post to the school's Facebook account.