Public Education
Tulsa school district tweaks plans on consolidations, closures as community protests continueAfter voting to close or consolidate 17 campuses, the Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) board added another change in a special Oct. 28 meeting – causing some residents to question… Read More
Courts
Minnesota special ed teacher gets 6 months after admitting to sexual relationship with studentA former special education teacher in Minnesota has received a plea deal after pleading guilty to a sexual relationship with one of her students, who was 18 years old… Read More
Public Education
Changing lice policies in schools leave parents scratching their headsParents are voicing increased frustration this year over head lice school policies, which have changed from the “No Nit” directives of the 1980s to threatening truancy if affected students… Read More
Public Education
Instead of bewailing enrollment decline, school districts should focus on student success, analysts sayFour school districts across the nation have led the way in prioritizing student outcomes over declining enrollment – and more should follow their example, a report… Read More
Public Education
Omaha SROs defend use of force on students after report shows 63 incidents over last 5 yearsDuring a time of increasing classroom violence, law enforcement officers in Omaha are coming under scrutiny for using force on students at least 63 times since… Read More