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Chicago June 18

Chicago schools face enrollment crisis with 150 buildings half-empty

Chicago public schools face enrollment crisis with 150 half-empty schools, costing up to $93,000 per student in some cases, as the district lost 70,000 students over the past decade.

Teachers June 18

Students left behind?: San Francisco tried to bury this radical school policy – it backfired

San Francisco's controversial equity grading proposal, which faced bipartisan criticism for lowering standards, shows how education bureaucrats attempted to bypass democratic oversight.

Illinois June 17

Illinois teacher indicted on 52 additional charges in student sexual abuse case

Teacher Christina Formella faces felony charges, including sexual assault and grooming, after allegedly engaging in sexual acts with a student about 50 times.

Democratic Party June 17

Critics slam Randi Weingarten’s bizarre No Kings ‘meltdown,’ activism in wake of abrupt DNC departure

Teachers union chief Randi Weingarten is facing backlash on social media for her "No Kings Day" protests speech as she departs the DNC after 23 years.

US June 11

Kansas substitute teacher, 39, had sex with 2 students during boozy mid-week encounters, prosecutors say

A Kansas substitute teacher appeared in court Monday to face charges accusing her of having sex with two students during an alcohol-fueled incident earlier this year.

Sex Crimes June 10

High school teacher caught in undercover sting operation after explicit chats with 'teen girl' online: police

Portland police charge high school teacher with luring a minor and online sexual corruption following undercover operation targeting online predators

Crime June 7

Alabama kindergarten teacher, 49, accused of enticing teen into bathroom for sexual encounter

An Alabama kindergarten “Teacher of the Year" was arrested Friday morning on sex charges involving local teenagers.

VIDEO June 5

Second Lady Usha Vance kicks off reading challenge to improve kids’ literacy

Second lady Usha Vance joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to share details of her summer reading challenge aimed at boosting literacy and encouraging kids to read more.

Opinion June 5

Educational Choice for Children Act: A tax break for the rich, not a lifeline for students

Educational Choice for Children Act benefits the wealthy by turning private school donations into tax write-offs, undermining public education.

Chicago May 26

Chicago principal warns lenient school grading won't match 'real world' expectations

Chicago's no-zero grading policy faces scrutiny from one principal that worries it isn't preparing students for the real world despite supporters saying it motivates students.

Opinion May 12

We can’t defund our way to prosperity. We need to support our schools, nurses and firefighters

Budget cuts alone aren't a policy, they gut the living, breathing organs of a healthy, functioning economy. If America is to compete in the 21st century, it needs the government's help.