Culture
‘Sizable minority’ of Gen Z-ers embrace conservative Christianity, NYT commentary concludesWill Christian conservatism die out among Generation Z, which is famous for its “Nones” – Americans with no religious affiliation? Think again, advises one analyst in a guest… Read More
Public Education
Officials: Stabbing of 8th grader in Detroit involved mother sneaking knife into schoolA Detroit school canceled classes last week after an eighth-grade student was stabbed by a classmate, officials say. “The stabbing occurred after the child’s mother reportedly gave her… Read More
Public Education
Ohio school district wrestles with looming budget shortfall, higher costs despite ‘better financial standing’Despite enjoying “better financial standing” than its Cleveland counterpart, Akron Public Schools (APS) in northeastern Ohio is still facing an estimated $10 million shortfall this academic year. “If… Read More
Public Education
Seattle Public Schools admits negligence in student assault case, delaying civil jury trialShortly before a student assault court case involving Seattle Public Schools was scheduled to start Oct. 8, the district admitted negligence “for failing to remove a teacher,” KING 5… Read More
Politics
‘Equity through mediocrity’: NYC mayoral frontrunner Mamdani wants to cut gifted and talented programs for public-school studentsDemocrat New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani’s proposal to remove gifted and talented programs for public-school students has drawn ire from analysts who accuse him of increasing “equity… Read More