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New protests at Columbia after more than 100 arrests

Following the arrest of over 100 protesters yesterday, demonstrators have set up an encampment on campus, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.

Maryland high school student arrested after authorities discovered a 129-page document detailing school shooting plan, police say

A Maryland high school student was arrested and charged with threat of mass violence Wednesday after police say they discovered evidence revealing the teen had plans to commit a school shooting.

By Chris Boyette, Braden Walker and Jillian Sykes, CNN

Maryland teen arrested for alleged school shooting plot

An 18-year-old Maryland high school student was arrested on Wednesday and charged with threat of mass violence after police say they discovered evidence that the teen had plans to commit a school shooting.

College student pulls gun out of robber's hand

University of Chicago student fights back against robber, sparking increased patrols

Virtual learning begins at Saint Augustine's University

Saint Augustine's University transitions to remote learning on Monday as the school tussles with financial difficulties.

Embrace AI, hands-on projects and listening to kids. How Wake students think schools can improve

Students spoke Thursday at a school-system hosted summit focused on excellence and equity.

Emily Walkenhorst, WRAL education reporter

Student dies after passing out on bus, Gaston County Schools confirms

A Gaston County school is in mourning after a student died earlier in the day Thursday.

Matthew Ablon, WCNC

$1.3M in grants allow NC schools to expand breakfast access

The grants will enable North Carolina public schools to support more children's health, development and learning with innovative breakfast service.

Educators meet to discuss how AI is impacting learning

Experts said they should also be skeptical with the results artifical intelligence generates.

Friends say NC State student died from apparent suicide

Matthew Haynes, a junior student at North Carolina State University and member of the Theta Chi fraternity, died from an apparent suicide off campus at his home.

'A friend above all friends': NC State community mourns death of student

Matthew Haynes, a junior student at North Carolina State University and member of the Theta Chi fraternity, died from an apparent suicide off campus at his home.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Wingate University student attacked with knife, suspect in custody

A student at Wingate University was attacked with a knife on campus Friday night.

Fewer students are learning foreign languages, study says

As more businesses look to hire people with foreign language skills, many positions are staying empty. FOX's Chris Demeo takes a closer at the negative that can stem from students not studying a foreign language.

Anxious, but resilient: Students, teachers describe atmosphere after deadly stabbing

Students returned to Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School today for the first time since Monday's deadly stabbing - to an atmosphere they are describing as calm, quiet, somber, and anxious.

Lumberton High student suspended after officials find drugs and gun in car

A Lumberton High School student has been suspended after school officials found a handgun and drugs in his car on campus Thursday.

Granville County Schools launches career-building curriculum focused on tech

This is the first year of implementation across the state. Granville County is one of 17 school districts partnering with SparkNC. That includes Wake County Public Schools, which is in the process of launching the program.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Northern Nash High School mourns loss of 16-year-old student

Nash County Public Schools posted on Facebook about Jaylin Cornelius Silver, who died Monday. He was 16.

WRAL Staff

How higher education is dealing with a new student: AI

Caution about the role AI could take in classrooms surfaced after the rise of accessible AI chatbots like ChatGPT.

Lilly Behbehani, UNC Media Hub

8-year-old allegedly threatens classmate with knife on school bus

An 8-year-old student in Wake County is accused of threatening another student with a knife on a school bus on Tuesday morning.

UNC student dies from fentanyl overdose on Duke campus

19-year-old Grace Burton, a freshman at UNC Chapel Hill overdosed on fentanyl on the Duke University campus earlier this year.

Loaded gun found in student's backpack at Gray's Creek High School

A Gray's Creek High School student was charged Tuesday with bringing a weapon to campus.

Willie Daniely, WRAL reporter

College freshman year has lessons for parents, students alike

There are a few things parents can do to support their college student while also giving them the space they need to grow.

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

Beyond beans and brews: Global Village's unique coffee experience

Global Village Coffee House offers an inviting atmosphere for coffee lovers, remote workers and studying student in Raleigh.

Kaila Curry, WRAL audience engagement producer

Student describes seeing person pull gun out at on-campus bagel shop at UNC

The incident caused a school lockdown, and Mickel Deonte Harris, 27, was arrested at 2:45 p.m. on Formosa Lane in Chapel Hill, north of campus.

UNC students open up about what they're feeling after Monday's shooting

Many students were sharing photos of them shelter-in-place. One UNC journalism student captured the moment students were jumping from windows to get to safety.