Minnesota special education teacher Ann Margaret Bacon accused of sex with student
A former special education teacher in Minnesota has been accused of renting motel rooms on several occasions to have sex with students. Ann Margaret Bacon, 24, was arrested and charged Monday in Ramsey County District Court with one felony count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, according to a criminal complaint. Bacon, of Hastings, is a […]
US Department of Education supports colleges and students amid FAFSA delays
High school seniors are deciding to attend college without knowing how much aid they will receive. (iStock) US Department of Education Intervening to support the university The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form has been revised to expedite processing of the form to avoid potential delays in award timelines. More than 4 […]
Utah Board of Education member censured after questioning student’s gender
Utah State Board of Education accused one of the members Wednesday after her asked about the student’s gender In a Facebook post. “After discussion in closed session, the board approved a resolution to censure Rep. Klein.” A statement from the board was read.. “The Board of Directors has resolved to request Commissioner Klein’s resignation as […]
KY bill would make big investment in early childhood education as pandemic aid runs out
When Jessie Sook shares the happy news that she is pregnant with her first child, she says the reactions are often the same, especially from other working women professionals. “Right after you get excited, you’re asked, ‘Are you on the list?’” Sook says. What they’re asking is whether she signed up for a daycare a […]
Rep. Virginia Foxx demands Biden’s education secretary resign for avoiding ‘from the river to the sea’ question
House Education and Labor Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-North Carolina) declined to say in a recent interview whether the slogan “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” was an anti-Semitic call. They are demanding the resignation of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona. Genocide of the Jews. “Three months after October 7th and the […]
AL governor announces support for gambling vote, education vouchers, absentee ballot crackdown
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday night called for the creation of a limited school voucher program and expressed support for two controversial measures before lawmakers this year: a gambling bill and absentee voting regulations. did. Lawmakers opened the 2024 session with key votes on gambling, elections and education looming. Ivey used her annual State […]
AL lawmakers consider legal casinos, education vouchers, criminal justice in 2024
Deaf dog stolen from south Alabama home On December 8th, Rags, a deaf Old English Sheepdog, was stolen from his home in Silver Hill, Alabama. Police in the city are investigating. (Video credit: Olivia Gardner) Alabama lawmakers return to Montgomery on Tuesday to begin the 2024 legislative session. There are several issues to be aware […]
Nebraska Republicans introduce bills to intertwine religion with public education
Conservative lawmakers in Nebraska introduced multiple bills Monday to tie religion into public school curriculum. Bills introduced in the state Assembly’s Education Committee include one that would give parents more control over local school library books and curriculum, and one that would allow public school students to participate in out-of-school religious classes. It includes a […]
PA Gov. Shapiro to present budget proposal focused on education, economic growth
Governor Josh Shapiro is preparing to present his second budget proposal to Pennsylvania lawmakers. Shapiro said he aims to allocate more money to higher education, public transportation and public schools that may be underfunded. He also wants more investment to attract big companies and may reconsider proposals such as creating a private school voucher program. […]
With families struggling to get their kids a good education, Albany must put raising the charter-school cap on its agenda
The state Legislature is currently underway, with Albany lawmakers saying they would delay raising the charter cap and instead focus on rent assistance for charter schools. While this issue is important, New York City students now desperately need more charter schools. Ignoring the issue of charter school caps is a dereliction of our duty to […]