Wealthy Virginia private school that reportedly admired Hitler expelled three Jewish students who experienced antisemitic bullying: complaint
Private Schools in Northern Virginia Face Complaint Over Anti-Semitic Harassment Reports have emerged that a northern Virginia private school expelled three Jewish brothers who experienced severe anti-Semitic harassment following the terrorist attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023. The Brandeis Center, advocating for the children’s parents, Brian Vasquez and Ashokroy, has filed a complaint against […]
Driving school in NYC falsified driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants, even if they lacked driving skills, according to the DA.
Prosecutors in Staten Island announced on Tuesday that Big Apple Driving School was involved in a scheme where DMV examiners were paid for issuing driver licenses linked to illegal immigrant applications. It appears that T&E Driving School in Queens has been profiting from providing services to Chinese immigrants, many of whom could converse in English, […]
States led by Democrats file a lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding reductions in school mental health funding.
A group of 16 states led by Democrats has initiated a lawsuit against the Trump administration, contesting reductions in mental health funding for schools under the Department of Education. This legal action follows an announcement in April regarding a $1 billion cut to mental health resources, with officials citing issues relating to diversity, equity, and […]
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s tough Bronx image is facing new criticism as an old childhood nickname from her suburban upbringing raises questions about her portrayed persona. Her recent clash with President Trump over the Iran situation has prompted her to assert her identity as a “Bronx girl” on X, highlighting her background while calling for his impeachment. Although she was born in the Bronx, she moved to Yorktown at age 5 and attended high school there, remembered fondly by her teachers. The nickname “Sandy,” which suggests a more suburban character, seems to contradict her image as a fierce inner-city advocate that she crafted during her notable 2018 congressional campaign. New York GOP Assemblyman Matt Slater has added to the scrutiny by sharing her high school yearbook photos and claiming that her assertions of being a tough Bronx girl are misleading. He described her background as a “bold-face lie” and argued that everyone in their community knows her true roots. This sparked a social media response from Ocasio-Cortez, who expressed pride in her upbringing and explained how her experiences have shaped her views on inequality.
Ocasio-Cortez Faces Criticism Over Childhood Background Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the notable Bronx representative, is currently under scrutiny concerning her childhood names and the image she projects. This comes after a recent altercation with President Donald Trump surrounding an Iranian strike, which raised questions about her self-identification as a “Bronx girl.” She made this declaration on X […]
I was seen as a “difficult student” until an all-boys Catholic school allowed me to be myself.
Reflections on Choosing a High School I recently caught up with an old friend who runs a left-handed and progressive bookstore here in Portland. During my visit, he mentioned that his son would be starting high school next year. “He’s keen on attending Central Catholicism,” he said, clearly surprised. “His mother and I didn’t expect […]
Respected Law School Journal Allegedly Discovers Hidden Method to Benefit Race in Applications
Duke Law Journal’s Controversial Admissions Practices The Duke Law Journal has reportedly informed minority applicants about a bonus system for essays focused on their racial background, despite a Supreme Court ruling that prohibits such preferences in university admissions. For the 2024 application cycle, the journal encouraged candidates to write personal statements highlighting how being part […]
AOC’s Bronx identity challenged after high school yearbook images emerge
Challenge to Ocasio-Cortez’s Bronx Roots A New York lawmaker has taken a shot at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s tough Bronx image by sharing a high school yearbook photo from her time in Heights, New York. Republican Rep. Matt Slater, who represents Yorktown, posted the photo on social media earlier this week, claiming it contradicts her public […]
Lawsuit says school referred to student as a boy contrary to parents’ wishes
Parents in Texas filed a lawsuit against the Houston school district on Monday. The lawsuit, submitted by Sarah and Terry Osborne, claims that officials at the Houston Independent School District (HISD) used a male name and male pronoun for their daughter for at least two years without informing them. According to the parents, during her […]
Student from fire department-focused school decided to become a firefighter after a friend revived her father using CPR.
Brave Actions at FDNY High School Graduation A graduate from an FDNY-focused high school in Brooklyn shared an inspiring story of how a friend’s quick response saved her father’s life using CPR. Decily Lewis, 17, recounted the moment her dad, Wilfred, unexpectedly collapsed due to cardiac arrest while a friend was at their home. Her […]
School district reacts after former employee, 22, is accused of sharing nude images with 14-year-old boy
School District Responds to Employee’s Arrest A school district in New York has issued a statement following the arrest of a 22-year-old employee accused of sending a nude photo to a 14-year-old boy. Earlier this month, the Kemun County Sheriff’s Office reported that Anamaria Milazzo, from Elmira, faced charges for distributing indecent materials to minors—her […]