Primary And Secondary Education

CALABASAS, Calif. - Authorities say there were at least five attacks on red-haired students at a Southern California middle school after a Facebook group announced "Kick a Ginger Day." However, nobody was seriously hurt and no arrests were made.

ARLINGTON, Va. - In a pep talk that kept clear of politics, President Barack Obama on Tuesday challenged the nation's students to take pride in their education - and stick with it even if they don't like every class or must overcome tough circumstances at home.

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. - A high school computer whiz didn't get a high grade for a recent feat: designing software to shut teachers out of the grading system.