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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.

April 24, 2026

Beloved teacher killed as she slept, daughter stabbed in attack as motive remains unclear: DA

A Southern California teacher was killed and her daughter, a recognized mental health advocate, was critically injured in an alleged stabbing.

April 24, 2026

JONATHAN TURLEY: Chicago schools reward protest while students can't read

The Chicago Teachers Union pushed to cancel classes for May Day protests, and CPS confirmed it will fund buses for students and teachers to attend.