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September 1, 2022

Connecticut school official on leave after video appears to show bias against Catholics, conservatives

A leaked video shows a Connecticut public school assistant principal claiming that he won't hire Catholics and that parents should not shape the schools.

September 1, 2022

Oklahoma education sec demands teacher's license pulled for 'providing access to banned pornographic material'

Oklahoma's education secretary, Ryan Walters, said that a teacher who 'provided access' to 'pornographic materials' should have her license revoked.

August 30, 2022

Defense of Freedom Institute sounds off on teachers unions' 'summer of woke'

The two largest U.S. teachers unions were preoccupied with political agendas at the expense of students, a Defense of Freedom Institute study concluded.

August 30, 2022

Nearly 70% of Los Angeles teachers have considered quitting: union report

Nearly 70% of teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School District have considered quitting their jobs due to the high cost of living and other factors, a union report says.

August 29, 2022

Oklahoma mom says former teacher should face ‘criminal charges’ over kids' access to ‘pornographic’ book

An Oklahoma mom says a former teacher who provided students access to a banned book database that includes "pornographic material" should face "criminal charges."

August 29, 2022

USA Today columnist blasts Randi Weingarten's 'What Kids and Communities Need’ campaign: 'Total gaslighting'

A USA Today columnist accused teachers union president Randi Weingarten of "gaslighting" with the launch of a new public school campaign.

August 29, 2022

Maryland student arrested over social media threats to blow up high school, teacher's home: police

A female high school student in Maryland is facing potential charges after authorities say she made threats online to blow up Walkersville High School and a teacher’s home.

August 28, 2022

School districts roll out mental health initiatives for teachers as staffing woes, burnout plague educators

School districts nationwide are boosting mental health programs for teachers to prevent burnout following the pandemic and amid staffing shortages affecting many school districts.

August 26, 2022

Denver students told in video to 'avoid police' if they see a racist, violent attack

A video shown to high school students in Denver suggested they should avoid calling the police if they witness a violent, racist or homophobic incident.

August 25, 2022

Fairfax County Public Schools says parent consent not needed for gender change on school forms

New training materials for teachers in Fairfax County Public Schools shows students can change their name and pronoun on school documents without parental consent.