Public Education
Oklahoma principal charged, placed on leave after minors were shown sex toyA principal at Miami Public Schools in northeastern Oklahoma has been charged with “publication, distribution, or participation in the preparation of any obscene material” involving a sex toy shown… Read More
Public Education
New Jersey schools must fix chronic absenteeism before improving anything else, commentary warnsAt a time when nearly one in seven New Jersey students are chronically absent, critics are citing the examples of other states in calling for changes to the public… Read More
Public Education
Beleaguered Iowa school district replaces board member following resignation over financial woes, ‘dysfunction’The Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) has appointed attorney Audrey Moeller to its board after one member resigned last month, citing financial challenges and board “dysfunction.”… Read More
Public Education
Omaha parents, teachers turn up the heat on district over AC problems in classroomsParents and teachers at Omaha Public Schools (OPS) have been increasing pressure on the district to address air conditioning issues following several incidents concerning their children’s classrooms. Read More
Public Education
Special-needs student dies while riding on Cincinnati school busThe Cincinnati community is mourning the death of a 7-year-old student with special needs who died in her wheelchair during a bus ride home after school. “The girl,… Read More