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August 7, 2023

Indiana teacher with 'kill list' of students, colleagues, gets 2½ years probation

Angelica Carrasquillo, a fifth-grade teacher from Griffith, Indiana, pleaded guilty Friday to an intimidation charge for keeping a "kill list" of students and colleagues.

August 4, 2023

NJ Board of Education adopts 'equity' policy, removing terms like ‘female and male’ in favor of ‘all’ students

According to a local New Jersey outlet, the state's board of education adopted an equity policy that reportedly removes terms like "female and male."

August 3, 2023

Tennessee lawmakers expelled in wake of Nashville school shooting vie to reclaim seats

Two Tennessee state lawmakers, expelled over gun control protests in the wake of the Nashville school shooting, are looking to reclaim their seats.

August 1, 2023

West Virginia school district settles lawsuits for over $11 million in teacher abuse case

A West Virginia school district has reached multiple settlements totaling more than $11M in lawsuits related to the abuse of special education students by a teacher in her classroom.

July 19, 2023

Wisconsin Gov. Evers signs school reading overhaul into law

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday signed into law a Republican-authored bill dramatically altering methods by which reading is taught in the state's schools.

July 14, 2023

Teacher fired after wanting students to sing Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton song 'Rainbowland'

A Waukesha school board on Wednesday fired elementary school teacher Melissa Tempel after she tried to include Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton’s song, "Rainbowland," in a concert.

July 13, 2023

Historic NYC all-boys school to admit transgender students

Jacqueline Toboroff, a mother of two and author of 'Supermoms Activated,' argues schools have 'hooked into woke' after The Browning School announced it would admit students who identify as transgender. 

June 28, 2023

New Jersey parents call out Gov. Murphy after state sues their schools

New Jersey parents from Phil Murphy’s town say the governor is "not concerned" for the wellbeing of kids in public schools and vow to fight back against government.

June 21, 2023

Public school reading instruction overhaul clears Wisconsin Assembly

A Wisconsin bill overhauling the way reading is taught in the state's public schools cleared the Assembly on Wednesday in a 67-27 vote.

June 14, 2023

School says Virginia teacher who was shot by 6-year-old student has resigned, lawyer says she was fired

Abby Zwerner, the first-grade teacher was who was shot in the hand and chest by her student while in the classroom, has resigned from her position, according to the Virginia school.