Old case closed: High school teacher’s murderer found to be a 16-year-old boy
San Jose, California – Nearly half a century ago, a young teacher was tragically found murdered at a California high school, just as summer vacation began. On Monday, cold case detectives revealed the identity of her killer for the first time. Diane Peterson, who taught at Branham High School in San Jose, was stabbed to […]
Murder Case Solved 47 Years After Teacher Was Discovered Stabbed In School Hallway
Cold Case of Teacher’s Murder Resolved After Nearly 50 Years Authorities have finally resolved the cold case of Diane Peterson, a 47-year-old teacher who was tragically found murdered near her classroom. This disclosure was made public on Monday. On June 16, 1978, students discovered Peterson lying on the floor close to her classroom at Branham […]
Seventeen-year-old high school junior Mason Howell earns a spot in the US Open.
Mason Howell’s Big Moment at the US Open For 17-year-old Mason Howell, qualifying for the 2025 US Open is, without a doubt, “one of the biggest moments” in his young life. The high school junior earned his spot in the prestigious tournament by shooting an impressive 18-under par at the Piedmont Driving Club in Atlanta, […]
Trans athlete controversies that shook high school sports this year
Transgender athletes are making headlines in high school sports across the United States. Recently, biologically male athletes participated in track championships in Oregon, Washington, and California, despite a February executive order from former President Trump aimed at banning trans athletes in women’s sports. This participation is ongoing in several states, where legal battles and state […]
High school track champion in California loses state title due to celebration honoring Olympic gold medalist
California High School Track Star Disqualified After Celebration A recent track meet in California ended in controversy when high school athlete Clara Adams was disqualified after a celebratory moment that drew the ire of officials. Clara, a sophomore at North Salinas High School, won the 400-meter race at Buchanan High in Clovis on Saturday. Right […]
Veronica Garcia’s victory as a transgender athlete leads to a school protest.
Controversy Surrounds Trans Athlete’s State Title Veronica Garcia, a senior at East Valley High School in Spokane, Washington, recently won the women’s 400m 2A state championship. However, her victory has stirred significant controversy, primarily because Garcia is a transgender woman. Before the race, Garcia mentioned experiencing some distress, noting that she felt “broken” and faced […]
Activists assert they stopped a plan to ‘kidnap’ high school students — ICE states agents were pursuing a murder suspect
A group of community activists reportedly interfered with law enforcement efforts to monitor high school students, but federal authorities claimed this action compromised an agent’s investigation into a suspected murder. The activists stated that they stopped ICE from approaching children and their families, sharing a video from Somerville, Massachusetts on social media. “If you show […]
CUNY calls for the resignation of Labor School leader Arthur Cheliotes for promoting ‘antisemitic conspiracy theories’
CUNY has called for the immediate resignation of Arthur Cheriotes, the chair of the School of Labor and Urban Studies, following his dissemination of what they describe as an “anti-Semitic conspiracy theory” regarding Israel. Cheriotes, 76, shared claims that Israel was either complicit in or welcomed the recent Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. He […]
Bethenny Frankel makes light of ‘awkward’ school drop-off following Miami Swim Week
Bethenny Frankel’s Eventful School Drop-Off After Swim Week Bethenny Frankel had a rather memorable school drop-off experience following her appearance at Miami Swim Week. The former star of “Real Housewives of New York City” shared a video on Instagram where she stood outside her car, dressed in a pink dress with a ruffled skirt. After […]
Education topics debated at the state level this year: DEI and school choice
As state legislative sessions near their end, the main focus has been on public and charter school funding along with mobile phone regulations, marking one of the year’s biggest policy debates. While federal changes in education policy, especially regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), have captured attention, state lawmakers are actively pursuing their own reforms. […]