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September 15

Teachers union chief Randi Weingarten promotes book on 'fascist regimes' days after Kirk's assassination

American Federation of Teachers chief Randi Weingarten is still promoting new book on fascism and educators following the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk at Utah university event.

September 14

Preliminary data shows Chicago Public Schools enrollment falls to historic low: report

Chicago Public Schools faced continued enrollment decline as student numbers fall to historic lows, leaving approximately 150 schools operating at half capacity or less.

September 13

Maryland teacher faces calls for resignation over controversial Charlie Kirk meme

A Maryland teacher faced community backlash after sharing a controversial social media post about conservative activist Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting in Utah.

September 12

Trace Gallagher: Any K-12 student anywhere in America should never know their teacher's political ideology period

 'Common Sense' Department has always said that mentors, coaches and teachers are absolutely instrumental in building a better society and laying the groundwork for leadership, by fostering and inspiring young people! 

September 12

Florida will target teachers for any 'vile behavior' related to Charlie Kirk assassination

The Florida education commissioner plans to investigate educators for any "despicable" rhetoric about Charlie Kirk's death, citing professional conduct standards.

September 10

Decline in students' scores has been 'decades-long in the making,' California mother argues

'PragerU Kids' Outreach Director Jill Simonian and 'Moms for Liberty' Bergen County Chair Alexandra Bougher analyze The Nation's Report Card analysis showing an 'alarming' decline in students' scores on 'Fox News @ Night.'

September 10

Critics say K-12 ethnic studies push teaching students about cisheteronormativity, Black Panther Party

Defending Education report exposes ethnic studies curricula in schools focusing on privilege, oppression, and activism rather than balanced academic education.

September 9

America's historically low test scores are a national emergency: Linda McMahon

Education Secretary Linda McMahon says President Donald Trump is on a mission to return education to the states on 'America's Newsroom.'

September 6

Fewer Harvard faculty members identifying as liberal, although staff still strongly left-leaning: Survey

A new Harvard Crimson survey showed the Faculty of Arts and Sciences remains overwhelmingly liberal, but is still trending in a less progressive direction in recent years.

September 4

New Jersey teacher, 37, pleads guilty to sexually assaulting 2 students

A New Jersey school teacher has admitted to sexually assaulting two of her teen students at various points over the course of several years, prosecutors said.