Many Nebraska teachers say cellphones are becoming a barrier to learning in the classroom. Some schools are coming up with new ways to limit cellphone use while allowing students to still access them in an emergency.
Two high school students suffered cuts when a fight broke out at the Harry A. Burke High School in Omaha, Nebraska, on Wednesday. Students and parents claimed fights happen regularly.
Burke High School is using a new strategy this year to improve student attendance. Students with over three unexcused absences won t be allowed to attend the homecoming dance next month.