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

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.

Pennsylvania school board president sworn into office with sexually explicit book

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.

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

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.

California teacher struggling with disciplining students due to state law: 'It's hard'

December 5, 2023

California teacher struggling with disciplining students due to state law: 'It's hard'

California teachers' hands are tied as they struggle with disciplining students due to updated requirements for suspending and expelling students who misbehave in the classroom.

Gov. Kim Reynolds sued for parental rights bill: 'Ongoing irreparable harm to LGBTQ+ students'

November 30, 2023

Gov. Kim Reynolds sued for parental rights bill: 'Ongoing irreparable harm to LGBTQ+ students'

The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa is suing Gov. Kim Reynolds for a parental rights law that restricts content being taught in the classroom, including LGBTQ issues.

Minneapolis teachers union backtracks on Israel-Hamas war resolution: 'We regret this'

November 27, 2023

Minneapolis teachers union backtracks on Israel-Hamas war resolution: 'We regret this'

The Minneapolis Federation of Teachers Local 59 called for a meeting to push a resolution that acknowledges harm done to Jewish residents in the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) district.

Jewish father wants Minnesota teachers unions to stick to teaching after 'divisive' stance on Hamas-Israel war

November 24, 2023

Jewish father wants Minnesota teachers unions to stick to teaching after 'divisive' stance on Hamas-Israel war

A Jewish parent of a child in Minneapolis Public Schools blasted a Minnesota teachers union for calling for the State Legislature to repeal anti-BDS legislation.

New Jersey gym teacher allegedly sexually assaulted her student over 4 years

November 22, 2023

New Jersey gym teacher allegedly sexually assaulted her student over 4 years

New Jersey gym teacher Lydia Pinto, 38, faces criminal charges including first-degree aggravated sexual assault in relation to an alleged four-year relationship with a former student.

Outraged staff, parents slam Minnesota teachers union's 'antisemitic, hostile' stance on Israel-Hamas war

November 21, 2023

Outraged staff, parents slam Minnesota teachers union's 'antisemitic, hostile' stance on Israel-Hamas war

Outraged Minnesota Public Schools’ staff, parents, and other residents penned a letter to the district's superintendent to condemn a teachers union’s stance on the Israel-Hamas war.

Judge tosses New Hampshire teachers union bid to shoot down voucher program

November 19, 2023

Judge tosses New Hampshire teachers union bid to shoot down voucher program

A judge tossed a lawsuit from a teachers union that argued that using public dollars from being spent to fund private schools through the Education Freedom Account program.