Public Education
Reported Snapchat threats drive Oklahoma district to cancel classesOktaha Public Schools in Oklahoma closed all classes Tuesday after a Snapchat group chat prompted fears of school violence, according to recent reports. “According to the (Muskogee County) sheriff’s office, the initial information indicated possible… Read More
Public Education
Maryland district wrestles with $3 billion maintenance backlog, blames data centers for pulling away workersMaryland’s largest school district is struggling to address years of deferred maintenance – amounting to $3 billion and growing each day, according to The Baltimore Banner. “Even if… Read More
Public Education
‘English Learner limbo’ costs California students, taxpayers in money, resources while burdening officials, report findsWhen should public schools consider students English “speaking,” not learning? As soon as they can demonstrate proficiency – which isn’t what the current system does,… Read More
Public Education
Nashville public school student records discovered at area Goodwill storeA Nashville Goodwill store uncovered more than good deals in one of its items for sale – a treasure trove of public-school records, which would have gone unnoticed except… Read More
Public Education
Shock gloves in Omaha schools? Parents, students protest security measure for SROsHands off our children, parents and students warned Omaha Public Schools (OPS) upon hearing the district would equip school resource officers with shock gloves as the academic year begins. Read More