Jason St. Pierre cited religion to discipline a 17-year-old for what he deemed inappropriate dancing at an off-campus Homecoming after-party.
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South Korean Teachers Rally for Protections From Harassing Parents
For months, tens of thousands of educators have protested nationwide against a rule they say keeps them from disciplining students for fear of being accused of child abuse.
In Covid Zero, Young Chinese Embrace ‘Run Philosophy’
Many believe that they’re the most unlucky generation since the 1980s as Beijing’s persistent pursuit of the zero Covid policy wreaks havoc.
Duterte’s Forces Have a New Target: University Students
The government in the Philippines has announced a decision to end a 32-year agreement barring security forces from a prestigious campus. Students say they won’t be intimidated.
Thai Students Protest the Military
Thousands of young people, borrowing from Harry Potter and other pop culture touchstones, are calling on the army and its allies to get out of politics.
Accusations of Serial Rape Push Egypt Toward a Reckoning
In a country where women are often blamed when they are sexually assaulted, the arrest of an Egyptian student has raised hopes for changing attitudes.
Hong Kong Bans Protest Song and Other Political Expression at Schools
Singing “Glory to Hong Kong,” posting slogans and forming human chains as a form of protest are banned under new guidelines issued by the city’s education secretary.
Where Doctors Are Criminals
The Syrian government considers some health workers enemies of the state. We talked to four of them about why they risked their lives anyway.
Skipping School to Save the Earth
Inspired by a 16-year-old Swede, thousands of young people are expected to take Friday off to march for action on climate change.
Arrests of Kneeling Student Protesters Draw Outrage in France
Video of the arrest of students in a Paris suburb protesting proposed exam changes ignited outrage across the country after spreading on social media.