Study Finds Christian Schools with Strict Cell Phone Rules Have Improved Student Mental Health
Connection Between Cell Phone Use and Mental Health in Christian Schools Recent studies have increasingly linked cell phone usage among teenagers to declines in mental health, and similar patterns seem to be emerging in Christian schools. A study by the School Counseling Mental Health Initiative of the International Association of Christian Schools, in collaboration with […]
Trump administration participates in racial discrimination case against Los Angeles public schools
Trump Administration Joins Lawsuit Against LAUSD for Racial Discrimination The Trump administration has entered a prominent racial discrimination lawsuit targeting the Los Angeles Unified School District. This lawsuit claims that the second-largest school district in the U.S. treats white students unfairly, subjecting them to “lesser treatment and calculated disadvantage.” The case, initially brought by the […]
My school’s AI competition brought up a troubling question: What purpose do students have for me?
Reflections on the Future of Teaching in the Age of AI So, you might be thinking about leaving your job soon. I teach philosophy at Arizona State University, where the institution is keen on becoming a frontrunner in the AI landscape. Personally, I’m not entirely convinced that AI can fill the shoes of humanities educators. […]
States Stopping Schools from Organizing Anti-ICE Walkout Protests
States Take Action Against School Protests Involving Children In response to rising tensions, states like Texas and Florida are implementing measures to prevent teachers and school administrators from encouraging students to engage in protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This comes at a time when emotional and misinformed actions among some students seem to […]
Pastor Corey Brooks: Phonics improved schools in Mississippi—why is Chicago still struggling with its children?
As I traverse Mississippi during the Walk Across America campaign, aimed at revitalizing the fortunes of Chicago’s South Side, I witness something remarkable. Often dismissed as backward, Mississippi has transformed its schools into engines of hope. Children here are no longer stuck in failing systems; they are now advancing towards brighter futures. Meanwhile, on Chicago’s […]
Schools organize ICE walkouts while teacher unions utilize their students.
Classroom Chaos and Political Protests Classrooms across the nation are experiencing significant turmoil. Students are being encouraged—some might say even guided—to leave school during hours to protest against American law enforcement. These actions are described as an organic demonstration of student voice and civic engagement. But, is that really the case? Many argue that public […]
Two 15-year-olds in Florida charged with making threats to shoot up high schools
Two Teens Arrested for Alleged Threats Against Florida High School Last week, two 15-year-old boys were taken into custody after reportedly making threats to carry out a shooting at a high school in Florida. According to the sheriff’s office, one of the suspects is from Volusia County and was apprehended following a tip received on […]
Schools in the US cancel class photos due to online allegations related to Epstein
Several school districts across the U.S. have scrapped plans for class photos after a social media post suggested a connection between a billionaire associated with Jeffrey Epstein and Lifetouch, a prominent photography company. Lifetouch, however, firmly stated on Friday that these allegations are “completely false.” The cancellation of photo sessions in Texas and other areas […]
Los Angeles schools consider job cuts due to a $200 million budget deficit
The Los Angeles Unified School District is looking at significant layoffs due to a looming deficit of nearly $200 million, largely attributed to rising salaries and declining student enrollment. With projections suggesting a $191 million shortfall by the end of the fiscal year, the board is set to meet next week to deliberate potential staff […]
San Francisco schools leader Maria Su criticized for showing false emotions
San Francisco Schools Superintendent Maria Hsu faced criticism recently after being perceived as shedding “crocodile tears” during talks about school closures stemming from teachers’ strikes. Many noted her $385,000 salary while she opts to send her own children to private school. This week, Hsu came under fire as public school teachers in the Bay Area […]