Family of a New Jersey high school cheerleader critically injured at bus stop during hit-and-run sues school board
The family of a New Jersey high school cheerleader who was seriously injured in a hit-and-run earlier this year is holding the Newark City Board of Education at fault, as the wheelchair-bound victim still struggles to recover from the traumatic incident. is appealing. According to the complaint, Kiara Jones, 19, a senior at Arts High […]
New Jersey high school allegedly banned yellow ribbons honoring Israeli hostages: ‘Deeply offensive’
A New Jersey high school has been accused of banning the wearing of yellow ribbons meant to honor Israeli hostages abducted by Hamas at club fairs, a move critics have called “extremely offensive.” called it “blatantly anti-Semitic.” Fair Lawn High School also banned the display of Israeli flags at events because administrators thought the flag […]
Elementary school principal says swastika is ‘symbol of peace’ in some religions — and backlash is swift
After the principal of a Washington elementary school said the swastika is a “symbol of peace” in some religions, the backlash spread quickly and the principal is now on administrative leave. A swastika was discovered on a wall at Phantom Lake Elementary School in Bellevue on Monday. KOMO-TV reported. After the discovery, the school district […]
Fair Lawn High School accused of banning yellow hostage ribbons
A New Jersey high school has banned yellow ribbons symbolizing support for Israeli hostages during a club fair, which outraged critics say is a “blatant” expression of anti-Semitism. . Fairlawn High School parents and their groups stop antisemitism Also, the display of the Israeli flag during an event that was also meant to promote travel […]
High school seniors from the North flock to southern universities: report
A Wall Street Journal column reported that high school seniors are flocking to Southern universities like Clemson and Alabama rather than the nation's most prestigious universities in the North. “A growing number of high school seniors in the North are making unexpected college choices, attending Clemson University, Georgia Tech, the University of South Carolina, the […]
Entire Chicago school board to resign over teachers union dispute with Dem Mayor Brandon Johnson
The entire Chicago Board of Education announced their resignations after they reportedly resisted the Democratic mayor's pressure campaign to fire the public schools' CEO during contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union. Several board members are planning to fire Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez and offer high-interest short-term loans aimed at filling budget gaps, […]
‘The community is in the fabric of the building’: as UK pupil numbers fall, what will happen to empty schools? | School funding
Jo Riley couldn't bear to stay in London until the start of the new school year. She was principal of Randall Cremer Primary School in Hackney for 11 years until declining student numbers forced it to close at the end of August. “Not being able to be there in September is one of the hardest […]
High school football player spanks opponents with belt after 77-0 beatdown
a A new trend has begunand the high school football team took it literally. This new trend is called the “B2A challenge,” which stands for “belt to a-.” Two programs in the Houston area have made that a reality. Willis High School defeated Cleveland High School 77-0 last Friday. The game was virtually over from […]
Entire Chicago school board to resign over teachers union dispute with Dem mayor: ‘Deeply alarming’
The entire Chicago Board of Education announced their resignations after they reportedly resisted the Democratic mayor's pressure campaign to fire the public schools' CEO during contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union. sources say Fox32 Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's office has fired Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez and ordered high-interest, short-term loans intended to […]
Black Texas teen suspended over long hairstyle loses bid to return to his high school without punishment
A federal judge on Friday denied a request for a court order by a black high school student in Texas. Lawyers for the student argue that he was able to return to high school without fear of previous punishment over his hairstyle. Darryl George was trying to re-enroll in high school in the Houston-area Barbers […]