Curriculum - Page 44

November 9, 2017

Board considers removing sex-ed magazine from junior high

A New Jersey school board is considering removing copies of a sex-education magazine from a junior high library after some parents and a school board member complained it's too explicit.

November 7, 2017

Move over, dodgeball: Schools pump up phys ed with choices

The federal education law taking full effect this school year lists health and fitness among things like civics and science as elements of a well-rounded education.

November 3, 2017

School district investigates use of stun gun on student

A fight at a Kentucky high school in which an officer was assaulted and a stun gun was used on a student has led the district to launch two investigations.

November 2, 2017

Professor apologizes for fiery response to Muslim student

A University of Cincinnati music teacher is apologizing for his fiery online responses to a Muslim student who was critical of Donald Trump's presidency and talked about celebrating freedom and diversity.

October 31, 2017

Professor investigated for sharp responses to Muslim student

The University of Cincinnati is reviewing a music professor's sharp responses to a Middle Eastern Muslim student who wrote in a class assignment that Donald Trump's presidency negatively affected her family.

October 24, 2017

Oregon teacher put on leave after students say he had a gun

An Oregon high school science teacher is on leave after being accused of bringing a gun to the school.

October 10, 2017

Group wants Wisconsin boy allowed to dance in Minnesota

A nonprofit legal foundation is threatening to sue the Minnesota State High School League on behalf of a 15-year-old Wisconsin boy who was barred from participating in a girls' high school dance championship last December.

October 1, 2017

California schools warn flutes could be tainted with semen

California school districts are warning that some youngsters may have received flutes tainted with body fluids.

September 30, 2017

The Latest: Schools warn flutes could be tainted with semen

The Latest on schools warning about flutes tainted with body fluids (all times local): 8:45 p.m.

September 19, 2017

Sweet Briar College revamps curriculum, cuts costs

After nearly closing two years ago, Sweet Briar College is reducing costs for students and revamping its curriculum.