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‘Where can we sneak things in?’ Kansas City school staff quietly advance DEI, LGBT agenda without parents’ knowledgeStaff and union leaders at a large Kansas school district have been caught on a video call strategizing how to secretly advance LGBT agendas in classrooms under a rebranded… Read More
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Colorado colleges face federal investigations for antisemitism and DEI(The Center Square) – Two Colorado colleges are facing federal investigations, one for antisemitism and another for possible “race-exclusionary practices.” The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is… Read More
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Maine girl who finished second to transgender athlete for state title says her dream was ‘unfairly shattered’After finishing second to a transgender-identifying athlete for a state championship, one Maine girl is speaking out. Freeport High senior Kessa Benner recently penned… Read More
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Trump’s Department of Education cuts won’t affect school credit yet, S&P says(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the federal Department of Education won’t lead to widespread financial problems for public schools across the country, according to… Read More
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Washington school admits ‘room for improvement’ after investigating teacher sexual misconductThe city of Vancouver in Washington is reeling after its school district released a letter concerning teacher sexual misconduct in one of its high schools. “District leaders …… Read More
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NY governor demands public university take down Palestinian studies faculty job postingIn what may well be a nod to the Trump administration, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a stern order to a New York City college to remove a… Read More
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CPS, City of Chicago sparring over ‘dangerous levels of indebtedness,’ editorial warnsA left-leaning newspaper has taken Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to task for refusing to pay for recent pension plans or salary increases – a sum totaling more than $300… Read More
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9 in 10 Rhode Island school districts have policies to hide student gender information from parentsNearly 90% of Rhode Island’s public schools would hide a student’s transgenderism from parents, according to their written policies. Parents Defending Education (PDE) examined all of Rhode Island’s… Read More
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Colorado officials investigate school district over same-sex student-teacher affairAlmost three years after a Colorado school district helped a student declare herself homeless so she could move in with her history teacher, the local sheriff’s department… Read More
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AZ legislation would allow chaplains to counsel public school studentsPublic school chaplains could have a positive effect on student mental health, according to proponents of an Arizona Senate bill now advancing in the House. Sen. Wendy Rogers,… Read More
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Kansas community college says it has closed its Office of Inclusion and Belonging, but Zoom meeting assures ‘the work will continue’(The Sentinel) – Johnson County Community College (JCCC) near Kansas City recently made headlines by announcing the closing of its Office of Inclusion and Belonging soon after receiving… Read More
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Schools more vulnerable to cybercrime, report findsIn an increasingly digital world, protection from cyberattacks is more important than ever – especially for schools. Nowadays both K-12 schools and universities are common targets for cyber… Read More
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Colorado districts announce March 20 closures forced by teachers’ union Capitol protestAt least two Colorado school districts plan to close on Thursday in light of a scheduled teachers’ union protest at the state’s Capitol. “On March 20th, educators, students,… Read More
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North Carolina school choice applications surge amid expansionApplications for North Carolina’s school choice program are surging after the state lifted income restrictions. Numbers released by the state Department of Education show applications for the current… Read More
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Illinois lawmaker expects DEI ‘privilege walks’ will continue despite Trump EO(The Center Square) – According to Bloomington Public Schools District 87 documents, staff were directed to participate in “Privilege Walks,” where teachers start on a line and take a… Read More
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Arkansas public schools to teach annual gun safety courses beginning next yearPublic and charter schools in Arkansas will begin providing annual gun safety courses starting next year. House Bill 1117, signed into law March 4… Read More
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Texas bill would ban ‘furry culture’ in public schools(The Center Square) – State Rep. Stan Gerdes, R-Smithville, introduced the FURRIES Act (Forbidden Unlawful Representation of Roleplaying in Education) on Thursday to prohibit Texas public schools from allowing… Read More
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Oklahoma Bible battle continues as state superintendent now raising $3 million to place them in classroomsThe battle over Bibles continues in Oklahoma as state Superintendent Ryan Walters continues his attempts to place the holy book in the state’s public schools and curriculum. Read More
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More than 1 of every 3 NYC students skip classes despite increased funding, study concludesTaxpayers in the Big Apple are paying more than $36,000 per student – even though more than a third of those students don’t even attend classes, a recent report… Read More
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Teacher Freedom Alliance launches union for pro-America educatorsA new alternative to mainstream teachers’ unions launched on Friday for teachers with “American values.” The Teacher Freedom Alliance (TFA) is an initiative of the Freedom Foundation, which has… Read More