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May 31, 2023

Suspected senior prank lists Maryland school for sale at $42K on Zillow

Meade Senior High School in Fort Meade, Maryland, was recently listed for $42,069 on Zillow in what many believe could be a senior prank. Here's what the fake listing included.

Drug education program in schools to include focus on fentanyl: 'Just Say No was not enough'

May 11, 2023

Drug education program in schools to include focus on fentanyl: 'Just Say No was not enough'

D.A.R.E., a drug education program for schools across America has updated its curriculum to include the dangers of harsh drugs, like fentanyl, amid the opioid crisis.

'Clearly a cover-up': Baltimore parents fight back against city schools after rapid academic decline

May 5, 2023

'Clearly a cover-up': Baltimore parents fight back against city schools after rapid academic decline

Two parents are suing Baltimore officials, accusing the public school district of misusing taxpayer funds, falsifying records and failing to educate students.

Detroit elementary school temporarily closes for deep cleaning to combat flu-like illness

May 4, 2023

Detroit elementary school temporarily closes for deep cleaning to combat flu-like illness

The Garvey Academy, a Michigan elementary school, will shut down for the remainder of the week for deep cleaning. The deep cleaning is being done to combat a flu-like illness.

Norfolk Virginia school board considering explicit sex-ed program by Planned Parenthood

May 1, 2023

Norfolk Virginia school board considering explicit sex-ed program by Planned Parenthood

The City of Norfolk Public School Board is considering a new sex-ed curriculum developed by Planned Parenthood that some parents say is too explicit.

Contractor installs bulletproof shelters at Alabama elementary school: 'I want it in every classroom'

April 12, 2023

Contractor installs bulletproof shelters at Alabama elementary school: 'I want it in every classroom'

An elementary school in Alabama is using bulletproof safe rooms to protect students in the event an active shooter attacks the school.

Home-school forest group enrollment soars as parents escape ‘one size fits all’ public schools, founders say

April 8, 2023

Home-school forest group enrollment soars as parents escape ‘one size fits all’ public schools, founders say

Two home-schooling moms started a forest school that would allow home-based education families to form a community and their kids to learn in nature.

House Judiciary report: 'No legitimate basis' for Biden admin to target parents at school board meetings

March 21, 2023

House Judiciary report: 'No legitimate basis' for Biden admin to target parents at school board meetings

Documents show the Biden administration had “no legitimate basis” for the use of law enforcement and counterterrorism resources on school board-related threats.

School choice gives parents the power to break teachers unions' chokeholds on students: Corey DeAngelis

February 17, 2023

School choice gives parents the power to break teachers unions' chokeholds on students: Corey DeAngelis

School choice advocate Corey DeAngelis said teachers unions aim to maintain power over people's kids by fighting against letting families have educational options.

New Jersey middle school removes rainbow-themed signs after parents complain of favoritism

February 2, 2023

New Jersey middle school removes rainbow-themed signs after parents complain of favoritism

A middle school in New Jersey will be replacing its rainbow-themed "safe zone" signs with ones that feature the school's mascot following complaints from parents of students.