West Virginia brings back school vaccination rules that ban religious exemptions.
West Virginia State Board of Education Reinstates Vaccination Policy The West Virginia State Board of Education has decided to reinstate its vaccination policy for schools after the state Supreme Court intervened. This came about when the Supreme Court overruled a lower court’s decision that permitted parents to refuse vaccines for their children based on religious […]
NYC principal rejects request for Holocaust survivor to speak at school due to his messages
Brooklyn Principal Rejects Holocaust Survivor’s Request to Speak at School A principal at a Brooklyn middle school has declined a parent’s appeal for a Holocaust survivor to address students about anti-Semitism, stating that the survivor’s pro-Israel stance is not suitable for a public school setting. Principal Alyn Rush of MS 447 sent a letter on […]
New York halts second Long Island school district’s rule against trans bathroom access
Another school district on Long Island has faced a setback in trying to enforce a ban on transgender students using certain bathrooms. New York state and local officials have confirmed that the Locust Valley School District cannot proceed with its controversial policy due to a new directive issued by State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa on […]
Alabama Zoning Commission Denies Proposal for Muslim School Following Significant Community Opposition
Alabama Town Scraps Islamic School Proposal In a Birmingham suburb, plans for an Islamic school have been dropped. The zoning board cited traffic issues, while some locals expressed worries about a “cultural takeover,” drawing comparisons to situations in Dearborn, Michigan, and parts of Great Britain. Residents turned out in large numbers for a zoning board […]
Conservative Groups Acquire Voter Information for Undocumented Immigrant School Superintendent
Conservative organizations recently accessed the unredacted voter registration records of an undocumented immigrant who previously served as the superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district. Tom Jones, Director of the American Accountability Foundation, stated that “The record shows what we all know: Maryland is not taking the issue of noncitizens on its voter rolls seriously. Unfortunately, […]
Maryland discloses voter registration information of undocumented immigrant school leader
Maryland Board of Elections Releases Undisguised Voter Registration of Undocumented Immigrant The Maryland State Board of Elections has made public the voter registration records of an undocumented immigrant who once held the position of Iowa’s largest school superintendent. This disclosure comes after conservative groups threatened legal action, as reported by Fox News Digital. The records […]
Harvard employs Divinity School graduate Elom Tettey-Tamaklo, who has been charged with assault involving an Israeli student during a protest.
Harvard Graduate’s Controversial Path A Harvard graduate who faced charges for allegedly assaulting an Israeli classmate during a notable protest in October 2023 is now back at the university, according to various reports. Elom Tettei Tamaklo, a seminary graduate, started working as a graduate faculty member in August. His focus includes advising on curriculum design […]
High school teacher admits to sexually abusing a 15-year-old
Australian Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse Charges An Australian high school teacher has reportedly admitted guilt in a New South Wales court, facing charges of sexually abusing a teenage boy multiple times near Newcastle. Carly Rae, 37, who became a mother only eight weeks ago, changed her plea to guilty in October 2024. She […]
Chicago school district allows students to skip classes due to fears of ICE.
Chicago School District’s Attendance Policy for Undocumented Students A school district in Chicago, known for its Democratic leadership and sanctuary city status, has implemented an attendance policy that addresses the concerns of undocumented immigrant students regarding federal immigration enforcement. According to documents reviewed by Defending Education, students in Chicago public schools may be marked as […]
FBI assists in identifying individual accused of making serious school shooting threats on TikTok
Man Arrested for School Shooting Threat on TikTok A 20-year-old from Santa Rosa Beach, a well-off coastal area in Florida, was apprehended over the weekend after he allegedly made threatening comments regarding school shootings on TikTok. This incident triggered a rapid investigation involving both local authorities and the FBI. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported […]