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New California law gives the state more power over local school boards

September 27, 2023

New California law gives the state more power over local school boards

California signed into law a bill that aims to fine school boards for having “insufficient instructional materials" based on an assessment by the State Department of Education.

Non-binary children's book author angered by ‘parental rights' movement

September 26, 2023

Non-binary children's book author angered by ‘parental rights' movement

After outraged parents spoke out at school board meetings across the U.S., non-binary author of a controversial book, Alex Gino, said that parental rights makes them "angry."

Teacher busted after students find her meth at family fun night: police

September 26, 2023

Teacher busted after students find her meth at family fun night: police

Sarah Duncan was charged with criminal possession of meth and criminal possession of drug paraphernalia after her students found her stash hidden inside a hair scrunchie, police said.

Indiana schools move to arm teachers with guns kept in biometric safes: 'A line of defense'

September 26, 2023

Indiana schools move to arm teachers with guns kept in biometric safes: 'A line of defense'

Several school districts in Indiana are setting up covert "armed response teams" that offer teachers deadly force training and allow them access to handguns.

Education Secretary Cardona rips 'misbehaving' parents 'acting like they know what's right for kids'

September 22, 2023

Education Secretary Cardona rips 'misbehaving' parents 'acting like they know what's right for kids'

In an interview with the Associated Press, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona fired at people who are “misbehaving in public and acting like they know what’s right for kids."

Taekwondo instructor gets 50-year sentence for recording kids in changing rooms: 'Absolutely despicable'

September 19, 2023

Taekwondo instructor gets 50-year sentence for recording kids in changing rooms: 'Absolutely despicable'

Taekwondo instructor Erik Chen was sentenced to 50 years in prison after "hundreds of thousands" of illicit images and videos of children were found in his home.

California school board to limit flags from school campuses except the American and state flag

September 15, 2023

California school board to limit flags from school campuses except the American and state flag

The Temecula Valley Unified School District in California voted to approve a policy limiting flags from campuses at a school board meeting.

Teachers union boss defends sending son to private school after calling school choice racist

September 14, 2023

Teachers union boss defends sending son to private school after calling school choice racist

CNN host Abby Phillip challenged Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates about sending her son to a private school despite her past rhetoric.

California school board president rips state's teachers union, calls for 'more faith-based site reps'

September 13, 2023

California school board president rips state's teachers union, calls for 'more faith-based site reps'

A recording was leaked showing a California school board president criticizing the California Teachers Association and calling for more Christians to be involved in the union.

School district takes teachers union to court for wave of absences that forced school closures

September 13, 2023

School district takes teachers union to court for wave of absences that forced school closures

A Nevada school district and teachers union are expected in court regarding a recent string of teacher callouts during a bitter contract battle.