Government
Ohio bill would stop schools from tracking studentsâ web activity(The Center Square) â Public school districts in Ohio could soon have access limited to school-issued computers used by students and monitoring studentsâ web-browsing activity during non-school hours. A bill that… Read More
Courts
Former Indiana teacher charged with neglect following lawsuit over âfight clubâ videoCharges have been filed against a former Indiana teacher who allegedly encouraged students to beat up another student, whose mother is now suing the school district. Julious Johnican, who previously… Read More
Public Education
These state groups are redefining what it means to be a school board member(Chalkboard News) â As school board candidates run and win on more conservative-leaning platforms promising public school reforms, alternatives to traditional school board member associations have launched in states like… Read More
Public Education
âDo as I say, not as I doâ: What do public school teachers know that parents donât?ÂOn their face, public school teachers and members of Congress donât have much in common. But they share at least one surprising characteristic. Both send their children to private schools… Read More
Courts
California school district pays out $360K to fired Christian teacher who opposed transgender policy requiring secrecyA Southern California school district that fired a Christian teacher who put her faith above the districtâs transgender policies has paid out $360,000 to settle the lawsuit. The Lion reported… Read More
Courts
Texas school district responds after teacher arrested on charges related to prostitution ringÂFollowing the arrest of a Texas high school teacher accused of involvement in a prostitution ring targeting students, the Klein Independent School District (ISD) is trying to rebuild public trust. … Read More
Public Education
Oregon middle school lesson plan asks students to compare Trump with HitlerA school district in Oregon, already under fire for violence previously reported on by The Lion, is again on the defensive after asking middle school students… Read More
Courts
Special education teacher arrested in Texas for throwing, injuring autistic studentA Texas special education teacher was arrested Monday and charged with assaulting an autistic student during class. Shaq Morales, a special needs teacher at Banuelos Elementary School, allegedly threw an… Read More
Public Education
Florida elementary school disbands Christian club after complaint from anti-religion groupAn elementary school in Hamilton County, Florida has disbanded its only Christian club following pressure from the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF). The Wisconsin-based anti-religion organization… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschooling skyrockets in Montana while public school enrollment declinesHomeschooling is gaining more popularity in Montana, even as public school enrollment falls. According to data released by the Montana Office of Public Instruction, K-12 public… Read More
Courts
California school system sued over falsified history about Israel-Hamas war(The Daily Signal) â A California public school district that attempted to hide pro-Hamas course material from parents now faces legal action. The Deborah Project, which describes itself as… Read More
Public Education
Bronx school administrators were silent on illegal weapon placed in student backpack(The Center Square) â A former after-school program employee brought metal knuckles to a New York City public school and placed them in a student backpack. He later retrieved… Read More
Government
Gov. Polis signs bill giving $24M to schools for new migrant students(The Center Square) â Colorado schools will receive $24 million in state money for one-time allocations to pay for the influx of new migrant students. House… Read More
Public Education
Report: Chronic absenteeism in public schools a national crisis(The Center Square) â A record number of students are skipping school, propelling chronic absenteeism to a national crisis, according to an analysis of public-school attendance data. The analysis comes… Read More
Opinion
Education eclipsed: Unnecessary school closures breed anxious children(The Daily Signal) â A total eclipse crossed the country this week in a display of natural wonder. Rather than seize the opportunity for an engaging science lesson, hundreds of… Read More
Public Education
Conflicts of Interest? CAPSTJOE Treasurer Williams and Executive Director Lanning both on board of school, which contracts with organizationTwo St. Joseph, Missouri school board members also work for an organization awarded a contract by the school district, one of many possible conflicts of interest within the power of… Read More
Courts
Texas school officials indicted for criminal electioneering, face jail time and fine if convictedA husband and wife employed by a local school district have been criminally charged after allegations of illegal electioneering in a recent Texas school election. Lindsay and Jesus Lujan, who… Read More
Public Education
Illinois superintendent faces backlash over handling of sexual abuse allegationsÂAn Illinois school board has placed the superintendent of Fenton Community High School District 100 in Bensenville on administrative leave over his handling of sexual abuse allegations. During a… Read More
Government
Kansas House Democrats fundraise off school funding lies(The Sentinel) â An email sent on March 27 by Kansas House Democrats under the signature of Rep. Valdenia Winn, D-Kansas City, contains multiple lies about school funding and uses… Read More
Public Education
âBring it onâ: School board president challenges parents concerned over gender policy changes(The Daily Signal) â An Arizona school board has taken a combative approach toward parents concerned over proposed curriculum or policies focused on sex education and transgenderism. These proposed changes described… Read More