West Virginia principal placed on hold after hidden cameras found in girls’ locker rooms
West Virginia Principal Suspended After Recording Devices Found A high school principal in West Virginia was suspended on Wednesday following the discovery of recording devices in several locker rooms. The investigation is focused on Eric James, 53, who was the principal at Brooke High School in Wellsburg. Reportedly, four recording devices were located in the […]
NYC principal states she is ‘too busy’ to provide details about harmful air around school
The principal of an elementary school located near Brooklyn’s Gowanus Canal, which is known to be contaminated, recently told parents that her busy schedule sometimes prevents her from sharing vital information about the hazardous air quality in the school. During a virtual town hall meeting on Monday, Principal Rosa Amato, who has been leading PS […]
Principal criticized for apologizing to students about a lesson on identifying antisemitism
In Massachusetts, a middle school principal has reportedly issued an apology to a seventh-grade student following feedback from a family regarding a class on anti-Semitism that left some students feeling “unseen.” According to a letter shared on social media, Johnny Cole, the principal of William Diamond Middle School in Lexington, noted that the lesson aimed […]
Massachusetts principal criticized for saying sorry about Holocaust lesson
Justice Department Lawsuit Against UCLA The Justice Department has initiated a lawsuit against UCLA, claiming the institution neglected to protect Jewish and Israeli students amid incidents of discrimination and violence during a protest in 2024. During the event, some students reported being beaten and pepper-sprayed, raising serious concerns about their safety. Human rights attorney Brooke […]
How a school principal fulfilled her family’s American dream
In collaboration with The Post, the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream is sharing stories from U.S. citizens about what the American Dream means to them, leading up to July 4. One participant is Jada Pugliese, the principal and dean at Nazareth Academy Grade School in Philadelphia. Having come from a background where neither […]
Child of a migrant farm worker becomes principal: ‘My dream’
Until July 4, the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream is showcasing stories from U.S. citizens about what the 2026 American Dream represents for them. Today, we’ve got a story from Rubilinda Zikafoos, who is the principal at Ola Elementary School in Florida. Her parents were migrant farm workers. Interestingly, her mother had only […]
Principal Placed on Leave After Fetty Wap Lyrics Show Up in Yearbook
A principal at a K-12 school in Florida has been suspended after lyrics from a Fetty Wap song were found in a yearbook, although she claims she had no part in it. Katie O’Connell, who leads Trout Creek Academy in St. Johns County, is currently on administrative leave as the school district looks into the […]
Florida principal suspended for including Fetty Wap lyric in K-8 yearbook
Principal Suspended Over Yearbook Quote Controversy A principal in Florida has been suspended after a quote from a Fetty Wap song appeared in her school’s yearbook, despite her claims that she did not write it. Katie O’Connell, who leads Trout Creek Academy in St. Johns County, was placed on paid administrative leave on May 20 […]
North Carolina high school valedictorian’s criticism of Israel was abruptly interrupted by the principal after she condemned ICE.
A high school valedictorian from North Carolina made headlines after his commencement speech took an unexpected turn. During the ceremony, Leanne Hijaz decided to stray from her pre-approved remarks, launching into a passionate critique of immigration enforcement and calling for support of Palestinians. This dramatic moment was captured in a video of the event. “Before […]
Fort Worth principal applicant under investigation for posts about Sharia law
Controversy Surrounds New High School Principal in Texas A Texas high school principal recently appointed is under scrutiny following some resurfaced social media posts. The posts allegedly show her defending Sharia law and endorsing various progressive causes. Shaima Alzubi, who is currently serving as the ninth-grade assistant principal at Southwest High School in Fort Worth, […]