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October 18, 2019

Betsy DeVos blasts Democrats' 'crazy' plans to eliminate student loan debt

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos panned Democratic proposals to eliminate student loan debt, calling them a "federal takeover of higher education."

October 16, 2019

Tennessee teacher breaks down in tears after hungry student asks her for SpaghettiOs

A Tennessee teacher said she was brought to tears earlier this month when one of her students "so innocently talked about food, and the lack of it."

October 9, 2019

Florida begins arming teachers as large school districts rebuff controversial program

Starting this month, teachers in seven Florida school districts are locked and loaded. This, all thanks to a contentious law approved by the Florida legislature in May, that gives schools the option to allow teachers to carry guns. The new law expands on the guardian school safety program introduced after the Parkland shooting last year. Okeechobee is one of the few districts that are arming teachers. They argue other districts should get on board and use the option to protect students. Gun control groups dispute this. Beyond Florida, at least eight other states like Texas and Louisiana allow teachers and staff to be armed.

October 5, 2019

Georgia teacher on leave after saying Confederate flag means you 'intend to marry your sister'

A Georgia teacher was reportedly placed on administrative leave this week after posting in a high school classroom a description of the Confederate flag as an announcement that you “intend to marry your sister.”

September 25, 2019

California high school psychologist allegedly had sex with student in classroom, officials say

A California high school psychologist was arrested last week for allegedly having sex with a student inside a classroom, officials said.

September 21, 2019

NC teacher's alleged Mike Pence remark gets her placed on leave, prompts Secret Service probe: reports

A North Carolina high school teacher is being investigated by the Secret Service after allegedly telling a classroom of students that Vice President Mike Pence “should be shot in the head,” according to reports.

September 10, 2019

New York Gov. Cuomo signs 9/11-related bill requiring public schools to hold moment of silence

New York public schools will observe a moment of silence Wednesday to remember those killed on 9/11 — it's the law.

September 8, 2019

Democrats keeping charter schools down in exchange for teacher's union cash, top activist says

As Democrats seeking to unseat President Trump in 2020 call for funding to be diverted from charter schools, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools president Nina Rees accused the party of bowing to teachers' unions in exchange for sizable campaign contributions. 

August 4, 2019

Texas superintendent head-butted other superintendent at educators' training, police say

The superintendent of a Texas school district has been briefly suspended after police claim he head-butted another superintendent while drunk at a fast-food restaurant.

August 1, 2019

Gender-neutral restrooms planned for Nevada district's newly built schools

A Nevada school district has eliminated separate male and female restrooms in its floor design for newly constructed schools, instead opting for gender-neutral facilities.