middle school students
Coverage of middle school students in the Nexus archive.
- Austin ISD restores neighborhood bus stops for middle school students after feedback
Austin ISD will restore neighborhood-level bus stops for middle school students starting in the 2026-27 school year after receiving community feedback. However, the current high school transportation hubs are set to remain in place.
- Support for cellphone bans in schools reaches new high, survey finds
A Pew Research Center survey found 77% of U.S. adults support in-class cellphone bans for middle school and high school students, with 48% backing all-day bans—a significant increase from 36% in 2024. Over 20 states have implemented all-day bans, and 38 have other restrictions on student phone use.
- This Tennessee school system credits AI with improving student TCAP scores. Here’s how
Sumner County Schools in Tennessee credits AI teaching assistant CourseMojo with improving student TCAP English Language Arts (ELA) scores. A pilot program for sixth graders showed an 8 percentage point increase in ELA proficiency, leading to expansion to all middle school grades. Groups using 25+ CourseMojo activities saw an average 3.7 percentage point improvement, while low-usage groups saw minimal gains.
- Video shows middle school students take control of bus after driver has medical emergency
Middle school students in Missouri took control of their bus after the driver suffered a medical emergency on a four-lane highway. The incident highlights the students' quick response to ensure safety.
- WATCH: Students take control of bus after driver has medical episode
Middle school students heroically took control of their school bus after the driver experienced a medical emergency, an incident captured on camera. The students' actions prevented potential danger and highlighted their quick thinking.
- Mississippi school kids stop school bus on highway after driver passes out
Middle school students in Mississippi safely stopped their school bus and called for help after the driver, Leah Taylor, lost consciousness due to an asthma attack. The students, aged 12 to 15, prevented a potential crash, and the operator credited them with saving the driver's life.