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LA school district worker and tech company owner charged in $22M bribery scheme

LA school district worker and tech company owner charged in $22M bribery scheme

Charges in Major LAUSD Money Laundering Case A former employee of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and the head of a tech company are now facing felony charges in what prosecutors describe as one of the largest money laundering operations in the district’s history. Hong “Grace” Peng, who previously worked as a technology […]

Former LA school district worker and vendor charged in $22 million taxpayer bribery scheme

Former LA school district worker and vendor charged in $22 million taxpayer bribery scheme

Two Charged in $22 Million Kickback Scheme Involving LAUSD A former employee of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and a technology vendor’s owner have been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a kickback scheme worth $22 million that misappropriated taxpayer money meant for educational purposes. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office reported that Hong […]

Investigation claims California district awarded diplomas to Chinese students

Investigation claims California district awarded diplomas to Chinese students

An extensive audit has raised suspicions that a California school district may have issued diplomas to students from China, highlighting potential illegal financial practices linked to its international programs. The Val Verde Unified School District (VVUSD) in Riverside, California, underwent a thorough audit by the county’s superintendent, resulting in a report exceeding 1,000 pages. This […]

School district invests $270K in ‘Rap Camp’ as math scores decline

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 […]

Judge Prevents 10 Commandments from Being Displayed in Arkansas School District

Surveys Indicate That Many Jews Feel Unsafe as Antisemitism Grows

The debate over displaying the Ten Commandments in schools is intensifying, with Arkansas now taking center stage. This matter has been contested since April 2025, when Arkansas enacted a law that mandates all school districts to showcase a copy of the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Recently, a federal court deemed the law, known as Act […]

El Monte school district concealed reports of teacher sexual abuse: investigation

El Monte school district concealed reports of teacher sexual abuse: investigation

Alarming Mismanagement of Sexual Abuse Cases in Los Angeles-Area School District A school district in the Los Angeles area has been accused of “consistently mishandling” complaints related to widespread sexual abuse by teachers and coaches. Reports indicate that the El Monte Union High School District concealed information from state regulators regarding the abuse, harassment, and […]

School district in California spends $270K to teach rap to students

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 […]