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June 29

Majority of adults support religious chaplains in public schools, new report shows

A survey shows over half of American adults support chaplains in public schools, with Republicans more likely than Democrats to favor religious sentiments in the classroom.

June 27

Supreme Court decides whether to allow parents to shield children from LGBTQ books in school

Religious freedom case decided by Supreme Court as parents challenge Montgomery County Public Schools' policy on LGBTQ books in curriculum and the elimination of opt-out provisions

June 25

Married Florida math teacher, 32, accused of classroom sex with student during lunchtime

Sarah Jacas, a 32-year-old Florida mathematics teacher and mother, arrested for alleged sexual crimes with a 14-year-old student.

June 24

Chicago Teachers Union president suggests children belong to the school system

The Chicago Teachers Union president declared during a Monday speech that children belong to the city school system as it faces enrollment decline and rising costs.

June 18

Chicago schools face enrollment crisis with 150 buildings half-empty

Chicago public schools face enrollment crisis with 150 half-empty schools, costing up to $93,000 per student in some cases, as the district lost 70,000 students over the past decade.

June 18

Students left behind?: San Francisco tried to bury this radical school policy – it backfired

San Francisco's controversial equity grading proposal, which faced bipartisan criticism for lowering standards, shows how education bureaucrats attempted to bypass democratic oversight.

June 17

Illinois teacher indicted on 52 additional charges in student sexual abuse case

Teacher Christina Formella faces felony charges, including sexual assault and grooming, after allegedly engaging in sexual acts with a student about 50 times.

June 17

Critics slam Randi Weingarten’s bizarre No Kings ‘meltdown,’ activism in wake of abrupt DNC departure

Teachers union chief Randi Weingarten is facing backlash on social media for her "No Kings Day" protests speech as she departs the DNC after 23 years.

June 11

Kansas substitute teacher, 39, had sex with 2 students during boozy mid-week encounters, prosecutors say

A Kansas substitute teacher appeared in court Monday to face charges accusing her of having sex with two students during an alcohol-fueled incident earlier this year.

June 10

High school teacher caught in undercover sting operation after explicit chats with 'teen girl' online: police

Portland police charge high school teacher with luring a minor and online sexual corruption following undercover operation targeting online predators