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New Jersey teachers union urges governor to end basic skills test for new educators: 'An equity barrier'

November 17, 2023

New Jersey teachers union urges governor to end basic skills test for new educators: 'An equity barrier'

A New Jersey teachers union wants to change teaching standards for entering the profession because they believe the measure creates an "unnecessary barrier" for new teachers.

Just-divorced former Idaho high school teacher allegedly had sex with teenage designated driver: police

November 16, 2023

Just-divorced former Idaho high school teacher allegedly had sex with teenage designated driver: police

Former Idaho high school teacher Jessica Lawson, 36, could face life in prison after allegedly picking up a teen from his parent's house, getting "drunk and high" and having sex with him.

Portland schools closed for 9th straight day as teacher strike drags on

November 16, 2023

Portland schools closed for 9th straight day as teacher strike drags on

Parents reacted to Portland Public Schools being closed for nine straight days due to an ongoing teachers' strike on "FOX & Friends" Wednesday.

Randi Weingarten fact checked for asking where the 'women' are at all-male Jewish prayer service

November 15, 2023

Randi Weingarten fact checked for asking where the 'women' are at all-male Jewish prayer service

Teachers union boss Randi Weingarten was hit with a community note from social media company X after asking where the "women" were during an all-male minyan.

Chicago Teachers Union president used 'unlawful deduction' on home in Indiana for over a decade

November 14, 2023

Chicago Teachers Union president used 'unlawful deduction' on home in Indiana for over a decade

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacey Davis Gates was reportedly billed over $1,300 dollars for taking an “unlawful deduction" on a home in Indiana.

Northern Massachusetts teachers and committee reach agreement, ending strike

November 14, 2023

Northern Massachusetts teachers and committee reach agreement, ending strike

A teachers strike in northern Massachusetts has ended after educators and the school district committee concluded negotiations and solidified an agreement.

George Floyd biography authors reportedly told not to discuss racism at school speaking engagement

November 14, 2023

George Floyd biography authors reportedly told not to discuss racism at school speaking engagement

Tennessee county officials pushed back on claims they told the authors of a book about George Floyd not to discuss racism at a high school speaking engagement.

Randi Weingarten gets educated about exactly who is to blame for the rise in homeschooling

November 13, 2023

Randi Weingarten gets educated about exactly who is to blame for the rise in homeschooling

American Federation of Teachers president, Randi Weingarten, was blamed for the rise in homeschooling by X users who blasted her lack of introspection.

'Rogue' daycare workers busted for allegedly running child fight ring

November 10, 2023

'Rogue' daycare workers busted for allegedly running child fight ring

Two South Carolina day care teachers, 56-year-old Serena Caldwell and 27-year-old Ericka Jones, face criminal charges for allegedly encouraging three and four-year-olds to fight.

Missouri teacher accused of having sex with student, fondling on school field trip

November 9, 2023

Missouri teacher accused of having sex with student, fondling on school field trip

Lindsey Limbaugh and Kristin Kirker, teachers at Missouri's Kelly School District, were arrested and charged with two counts, each, of sexual conduct with a student in the same week.