Public Education
Illinois superintendent faces backlash over handling of sexual abuse allegationsAn Illinois school board has placed the superintendent of Fenton Community High School District 100 in Bensenville on administrative leave over his handling of sexual abuse allegations. Read More
Public Education
‘Hidden spy camera’: Arizona high school teacher allegedly recorded students changing clothes(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A high school teacher in Glendale, Arizona, stands accused of installing numerous hidden cameras on campus grounds to record students in changing rooms and… Read More
Culture
‘Quiet on Set’ documentary exposes child abuse and sexual exploitation at NickelodeonA new documentary has exposed the sexual abuse child actors allegedly suffered behind the scenes of Nickelodeon. Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV has generated… Read More
Public Education
Exclusive: Springfield Public Schools insider alleges ‘kidnapping’ of trans student; SPS wafflesA whistleblower at Springfield Public Schools (SPS) says two teachers took a gender dysphoric student home with them without parental permission after the student expressed a desire to transition… Read More
Courts
Oregon school district pays historic $3.5M settlement after shielding predatory teacher for decadesAn Oregon public school district has agreed to pay $3.5 million for failing to prevent a former teacher from sexually abusing a 16-year-old student. The former student, referred… Read More
Public Education
Family of Missouri teen charged in brutal beating of classmate claims she’s the real victimThe family of a teenage girl charged with violently assaulting a fellow student is asserting her innocence, claiming she acted in self-defense. The fight, captured on video and… Read More
Public Education
‘Fighting hard to stay alive’: Fundraiser posted for teen nearly beaten to death near St. LouisA GoFundMe has been set up to help the high school student whose brutal beating outside of a Missouri school left her with traumatic brain injuries. The victim, identified… Read More
Public Education
Why cybercriminals are increasingly targeting public schoolsWhen Minneapolis Public Schools were hacked last year, many parents didn’t understand how much was at risk. “It felt really, really overwhelming,”… Read More
Public Education
Student in critical condition after brutal beating outside of Missouri school; 15-year-old chargedA female student suffered severe head injuries after she was beaten by another student outside of a Missouri high school on Friday. The fight occurred sometime around 2:30… Read More
Public Education
Religious leader wants anti-violence efforts in Chicago schools(The Center Square) – Father Michael Pfleger worries Chicago city officials’ recent decision to remove school resource officers from all Chicago Public Schools could have the opposite effect of… Read More
Culture
Forgiveness is a choice and the heart of Christianity, proclaims father of murdered 18-year-old university student in KentuckyThe father of Josiah Kilman, an 18-year-old university student in Kentucky allegedly murdered by a wrestling teammate, preached “forgiveness” at a chapel service honoring his… Read More
Public Education
Former elementary teacher charged with 40 counts in sexual abuse case involving studentA North Carolina elementary teacher is facing multiple charges for sexually assaulting a former student. The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office began investigating Sara Kathleen Majors in October,… Read More
Culture
Christian faith at the center of Laken Riley’s remembrance, as mother speaks out for the first time since daughter’s murderLaken Riley’s mother has publicly commented for the first time since the Feb. 22 murder of her daughter, calling it an “avoidable tragedy” and a… Read More
Public Education
‘He has to be accountable’: Indiana school district refused to arrest teen student who assaulted 74-year-old teacherAn elderly Indiana teacher was viciously beaten by a teenage student, but the victim says officials have done little to discipline the teen. Robert Gooding, a 74-year-old substitute… Read More
Courts
Former St. Louis principal pleads guilty after using school funds to hire a hitman to kill pregnant girlfriendA former principal of a Missouri middle school pleaded guilty Wednesday to felony charges related to a 2016 murder-for-hire conspiracy fueled by school funds. Cornelius Green stole $2,500… Read More
Courts
Washington superintendent gets diversion agreement on misdemeanor charge for removing political signs opposing school bondA Washington state school superintendent is on paid administrative leave after being charged with defacing and removing political signs urging voters to oppose the district’s capital bond measure. Read More
Courts
Child pornography charges against drag queen move to federal courtA part-time public school music director who moonlights as a drag queen with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence was arrested last week in Wisconsin on child porn charges involving… Read More
Culture
Biden criticized for lax border policy after Laken Riley murderPresident Joe Biden is being widely criticized after the White House belatedly broke its silence and addressed the murder of Laken Riley, allegedly by an illegal immigrant. “We… Read More
Culture
Chiefs’ kicker Butker makes statement, donates jersey for parade shooting victim to wear for burialWhen Lisa Lopez-Galvan is laid to rest Saturday, she will be wearing Kansas City Chief’s kicker Harrison Butker’s jersey, thanks to the kicker’s timely response to the family’s request. Read More
Courts
School board members arrested for finance fraud in campaign against conservative, pro-parent candidatesArrest warrants were issued for several Indiana school board members this week amid allegations of campaign finance fraud in 2022, when they faced a group of pro-parent candidates in… Read More