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December 14, 2023

Satanic Temple leader touts after-school club as alternative to religious clubs 'proselytizing' to students

The co-founder and spokesperson of The Satanic Temple started an after-school program as an alternative to other religious groups who were "proselytizing" to children.

December 12, 2023

Teachers pass failing students despite evidence showing holding them back might help them: Report

A Washington Post columnist wrote that while research shows grade retention is beneficial, the education system is deeply divided over how to address academic struggles.

December 12, 2023

New poll reveals what voters really think of America's most powerful teachers union

An October poll found only 37 percent of registered voters have a favorable view.

December 9, 2023

Mary Kay Letourneau's former student lover, who inspired 'May December' film, to become grandfather

Vili Fualaau's second daughter with his former Seattle sixth-grade teacher Mary Kay Letourneau is expecting a baby, making Fualaau a grandfather at the age of 40.

December 7, 2023

Education Secretary Cardona rips Iowa's parental rights law as 'overreach of state government'

U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Thursday told the Des Moines Register that Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ parental rights law is an overreach of state government.

December 7, 2023

Progressive Chicago Teachers Union boss owes thousands in unpaid utility bills despite eye-popping salary

An Illinois non profit has found that Chicago Teachers Union president Stacy Davis Gates owes thousands in unpaid utility bills despite making an eye-popping salary.

December 6, 2023

Florida’s AG goes to court to battle for public schools’ right to remove books deemed inappropriate

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody defended a Florida school district in a lawsuit alleging free speech rights were violated by book restrictions in school libraries.

December 6, 2023

Randi Weingarten slapped with another fact-check by X after touting in-person learning post-COVID

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten was slapped with another fact-check by X on Tuesday after she touted in-person learning post-COVID-19 pandemic.

December 6, 2023

Pennsylvania school board president sworn into office with sexually explicit book

A Pennsylvania school board president was sworn into her position on Monday with her hand on a stack of controversial books, one of which included sexually explicit content.

December 5, 2023

Portland Public Schools to factor in gender identity, race into school discipline: 'Completely backwards'

The hosts of 'Outnumbered' react to Portland Public Schools requiring officials to consider a disruptive student's race, gender identity and sexual orientation before punishing them.