Samuel Okoro is an investigative journalist with a strong focus on accountability and community impact. His reporting delves deep into the mechanisms of public institutions and their influence on local populations.
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Fear of immigration enforcement is causing a rise in student absences across Pittsburgh Public Schools, as families keep children home amid rumors of ICE activity.
Nearly 50,000 students are out of school as a San Francisco teachers' strike enters its third day, with negotiations over wages and benefits at a standstill.
Several major Houston-area school districts, including Cy-Fair and Pearland, are rejecting a state law requiring them to vote on daily prayer periods, citing logistical nightmares.
Harvard University is considering a new policy to cap A grades in courses, limiting the top mark to 20% of students plus four. This move aims to define an 'A' as a relative measure of distinction rath
The Cherry Creek Schools Board of Education is implementing major policy changes and launching investigations following the superintendent's resignation.
Utah lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 189 to create a $15 million fund for high-growth school districts. This initiative aims to help communities like Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain acquire
San Francisco schools are set to close Monday as a teachers' strike looms after negotiations stalled over wages, healthcare, and class sizes. The city is preparing limited contingency plans for 49,000
A former Texas A&M professor is suing the university, alleging she was fired due to political pressure after a video of her gender identity lecture went viral.
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon's visit to a Chicago school sparked controversy, leading to a student boycott and a debate on political engagement.
Utah Valley University students held a sit-in protesting DHS recruiters, an event underscoring deep campus divisions months after Charlie Kirk's assassination.
A new analysis reveals that Black and Latino student admissions at the top 50 U.S. universities have dropped by 27% and 10% respectively after the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling.
Texas families can now apply for a new private school voucher program, offering up to $10,500 annually per child through education savings accounts.
Brevard County School Board Chairman Matt Susin plans to press charges after receiving a threatening voicemail amid a dispute over student protests.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and educators are condemning federal immigration enforcement near schools, citing widespread fear and declining student attendance.
Several Philadelphia schools were forced to close early due to failing heating systems, leaving classrooms at dangerously low temperatures and drawing criticism from the teachers' union.
Donald Trump's administration is suing Harvard University for $1 billion in damages, escalating a dispute over federal funding, campus diversity, and antisemitism concerns.
Scotland has officially replaced its controversial exams body, the SQA, with a new organization named Qualifications Scotland, which promises a major overhaul.
Hundreds of students in Auburn, Washington, walked out of class to protest federal immigration policies, drawing praise from the city's mayor for their civic engagement.
Ypsilanti Township residents remain skeptical of the University of Michigan's plans for a new computing facility, citing unanswered questions after a recent open house.
Sonoma State's new president, Michael Spagna, is tasked with steering the university out of a major financial and enrollment crisis using a $90M rescue package.
