May 2, 2026 May Day protests ‘just the beginning’ of student activism push, expert warns An education watchdog warns May Day student walkouts may signal a broader effort to expand activism in schools ahead of future protests and the 2028 election.
May 1, 2026 Florida high school teacher accused of having sex twice with student on campus Florida teacher Heather Mashburn-Smith was arrested for allegedly having sex with a 17-year-old student twice on school grounds in Charlotte County.
May 1, 2026 Schools close across the country for May Day protests Scarlett Johnson criticizes Madison, Wisconsin, schools for closing as the local teachers' union reports 70% of members plan to participate in May Day protests, saying students are being used as 'political pawns.'
April 30, 2026 Prep school teacher filmed sex with student she was tutoring: ‘Not my best thinking’ Pontiac, Michigan teacher Jocelyn Sanroman was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to sex with a minor student she tutored and recorded encounters.
April 30, 2026 Educators face backlash, firings after posts lament Trump surviving WHCA dinner shooting Education professionals face backlash and terminations after posting online reactions expressing disappointment Trump was not killed Saturday.
April 28, 2026 Texas elementary school teacher accused of sexually assaulting child as police search for more victims A Texas elementary school teacher is accused of continuous sexual assault of a child. Police say there may be additional victims and are asking for tips.
April 27, 2026 Mamdani's education plan's 'lack of merit' could fundamentally change student outcomes: GOP leader warns NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticism over plans to phase out gifted and talented programs, with critics warning of declining academic standards.
April 27, 2026 Watchdog report exposes teachers union 'political machine' funneling more than $1 billion to liberal causes New reports reveal teachers unions poured over $1 billion into left-wing political causes in the past decade, according to Defending Education.
April 26, 2026 Mississippi middle schoolers stop runaway bus after driver loses consciousness from asthma attack Dozens of Mississippi middle school students sprang into action to stop a school bus after their driver suffered an asthma attack and lost consciousness.
April 24, 2026 Texas substitute teacher accused of improper relationship with student, alarming parents Authorities arrested former substitute teacher Angela Palmares in Texas after she was allegedly involved in an improper relationship with a student.