Health Education - Page 53

September 1, 2023

British government orders over 100 schools to keep buildings closed due to concerns over aging concrete

The United Kingdom government ordered over 100 schools to keep buildings closed due to concerns over aging concrete. Many schools are scrambling for alternatives.

September 1, 2023

Alaska board of education votes to ban transgender girls from competing on women's high school athletic teams

Transgender girls have been banned from competing on women's high school athletics teams, according to the Alaska state board of education.

August 31, 2023

Top Republican calls to pull taxpayer cash from schools promoting 'gender ideology' and 'sexual material'

A House Republican-led bill aims to cut off federal dollars from public schools that hold material harmful to minors, and which violate state laws on what materials students can access.

August 30, 2023

Amid ADHD drug shortage, FDA approves generic version of medication: 'Opportune time'

Amid the shortage of ADHD medications, the FDA has approved several generic versions of Vyvanse for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in people 6 years and older.

August 29, 2023

Democrat Colorado governor calls Gadsden flag 'proud symbol' of American Revolution in response to viral video

In response to a school in his state removing a boy from class for displaying a Gadsden flag, Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colo., called the flag a "proud symbol of the American [R]evolution."

August 29, 2023

12-year-old boy booted from class over Gadsden flag patch on backpack: ‘Origins with slavery’

New video shared on social media shows a 12-year-old student being disciplined at school for having a Gadsden flag patch on his backpack.

August 28, 2023

Portland schools mull banning zeroes for cheating and not doing work: ‘Bigotry of low expectations’

Portland Public Schools' students may soon avoid failing grades for not completing their work or cheating if a new "equitable grading practices" framework is adopted.

August 28, 2023

Local Nevada teachers union calls on governor to intervene, end stalemate in bitter contract negotiations

The Clark County school district has been in bitter contract negotiations with the teachers union. The union is calling on Gov. Lombardo to end the stalemate between the two groups.

August 28, 2023

President Joe Biden, first lady visit public middle school in Washington, DC, to welcome students back

School is kicking off for Eliot-Hine Middle School in Washington D.C., on Aug. 28, 2023. The president and his wife are visiting the school to welcome students back.

August 25, 2023

Mother prevented from entering public school for refusing to sign NDA was 'attempt to muzzle': lawyer

A mother was initially barred from enrolling her child in a Texas public school for refusing to sign a non-disclosure agreement, leading to the document being rescinded.