School instructed to bring back Native American mascot by Trump administration
Long Island School District Pressured to Reconsider Team Name Federal authorities are urging the Long Island School District to revert to a Native American-themed team name, which the school had previously altered to comply with a state mandate. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Education stated that the Connetquot Central School District breached Title VI […]
Undocumented Immigrant Who Was Des Moines School Superintendent Admits Guilt to Federal Offenses
Ian Andre Roberts, who was previously the superintendent of public schools in Des Moines, Iowa, has admitted guilt to federal charges of providing false statements to gain employment in the U.S. and unlawfully possessing a firearm. As reported, Roberts was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in September 2025, following a deportation order […]
Houston school district sees a drop of 8,300 students amid enrollment challenges
Houston School District Faces Enrollment Challenges The Houston Independent School District (HISD) is facing a significant need to reconnect with parents as a rising number choose alternatives to major urban public schools. This trend isn’t just a local issue; it’s happening across the country. “When you examine the national data, the decline in enrollment is […]
Wrestling at John F. Kennedy High School is all about family.
Family Ties in Wrestling John F. Kennedy High School, located in the Bellmore-Merrick area, has become a hub for family talent, featuring seven pairs of siblings. Among them are three sets of twins and even a set of cousins, all involved in wrestling. Head coach Brian DeGaetano shared, “I’ve had a lot of brothers on […]
Long Island School Broke Federal Law by Altering Native American Logo
Department of Education Investigates School District for Mascot Name Change The Department of Education (ED) announced on Thursday that a school district in Long Island, New York, is under scrutiny for potentially violating federal law. This investigation stems from the district’s decision to change its mascot name, allegedly due to its Native American origins. The […]
Dog Discovers Backpack Containing Gun and Ammunition at California High School
A dog reportedly discovered a backpack containing a firearm and ammunition at Aptos High School in Aptos, California, on Sunday morning. Mikey Perez was out walking his dog, Bear, near the school, located about 30 miles south of San Jose, when Bear detected something peculiar. “He stopped and pointed at me, kind of like a […]
School district in Virginia accused of concealing students’ gender transitions
Virginia School District Under Fire Over Student Gender Transitions A northern Virginia school district, previously labeled as “high risk” by the Trump administration regarding federal aid, is now facing intense scrutiny due to a civil rights lawsuit. This lawsuit alleges that the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system has concealed students’ gender transitions from their […]
Trump administration informs Long Island school it broke federal law by altering Native American logo
Connetquot School District’s Mascot Name Change Faces Federal Scrutiny On Thursday, the Trump administration declared that the Long Island School District breached federal civil rights law by altering its school mascot’s name. This change was made to align with New York’s prohibition on representations of indigenous peoples. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil […]
Iowa’s Largest School System Superintendent Admits Guilt Following ICE Arrest
Former Superintendent to Plead Guilty to False Citizenship Claims The ex-superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools is set to enter a guilty plea in federal court on Thursday for allegedly pretending to be a U.S. citizen after his arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in September 2025. Ian Roberts, originally from Guyana, reported […]
Ex-Iowa school superintendent in ICE custody plans to admit guilt
The former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district is set to plead guilty to two federal charges, following his arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last year. Ian Roberts, originally from Guyana, who led the Des Moines Public Schools, was arrested by federal immigration officials on September 26, 2025. Shortly after his arrest, […]