School district invests $270K in ‘Rap Camp’ as math scores decline
An underperforming school district in California is investing nearly $300,000 to collaborate with an organization to implement a rap-based curriculum, which has sparked “alarming” concerns, according to the Justice Department. The Merced City School District, known for its low performance among California schools, has secured a $270,000 contract with School Yard Wrap, as noted in […]
School district in California spends $270K to teach rap to students
The Merced City School District in California, known for its poor performance in education, is allocating nearly $300,000 to a rap education initiative, sparking concern among DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) advocacy groups. Earlier this year, the district entered a $270,000 contract with School Yard Wrap, a Fresno-based organization that promotes an “edutainment” model. This […]
San Diego Bishop accused of stealing $270K from church resigns
Vatican Announces Bishop Resignation Following Arrest The Vatican recently confirmed that Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Bishop Emmanuel Hana Shaleta, who was apprehended at San Diego International Airport on charges of embezzlement and money laundering while attempting to leave the country. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office reported that Shaleta’s arrest occurred on […]
Jermaine Matthews, the suspect in the Cincinnati street beating, secures $270K bail.
Cincinnati – Suspect in Downtown Brawl to be Released on Bond Jermaine Matthews, aged 39, is set to be released from Hamilton County Jail on Thursday after posting $270,000 in bond for four charges related to a violent incident downtown early Saturday morning, as confirmed by his attorney, Brandon Fox. Fox explained that Matthews will […]