Schools face challenges in addressing ongoing absenteeism issues since the pandemic.
Struggles with Chronic Absenteeism Post-Pandemic Schools are facing challenges in reducing chronic absence rates, lingering five years after the spike during the Covid-19 pandemic. Chronic absence is identified as a student missing more than 10% of school days. While some districts have managed to make progress, there’s still a long road ahead for nationwide improvement, […]
Judge Overturns Education Department Guidelines Eliminating DEI from Schools
Federal Judge Supports DEI Programs in Education A federal judge recently sided with the US Federation of Teachers, rejecting two memos from the Trump administration that sought to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in schools and universities across the country. Judge Stephanie Gallagher of the Maryland US District Court determined that the Department […]
Phones off, prayers up: Texas schools introduce 4 new policies for 2025–26
Changes in Texas Schools for 2025-2026 As the new school year kicks off in Texas, things are looking quite different. The Lonely Seishu has implemented a series of significant changes to its educational policies that will take effect for the 2025-2026 academic year. In a recent discussion, host Stu Burguiere expressed his surprise at these […]
Youngkin requests investigation by Virginia State Police following claims of Fairfax County Public Schools funding and supporting student abortions.
Richmond, Virginia – Amid recent allegations, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has initiated a criminal investigation into Fairfax County schools. This comes after claims surfaced that school officials may have assisted minors in obtaining abortions and potentially used school funds to do so. The governor’s office released a statement indicating that school employees might have arranged […]
Judge stops Trump’s directive that endangered DEI programs in schools
A U.S. District Judge, Stephanie Gallagher, has permanently blocked two memos from the Trump administration that threatened schools with funding cuts over their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. This year, the Trump administration sent a “dear colleagues” letter to universities warning them of potential funding losses if they didn’t cease what they termed as […]
Newsletter on Antisemitism: Trump pressures schools that allow hate to grow
Anti-Semitism Exposed Newsletter: Key Highlights Today’s edition discusses various instances of anti-Semitic bias in the U.S. and globally, raising some significant concerns. Highlights: Harvard University and the Trump administration have reportedly reached a settlement close to $500 million. UCLA faces demands for reconciliation in response to allegations of anti-Semitism linked to Trump officials. Key Stories: […]
Texas firm develops drone technology to protect schools from shooters
Drones as Classroom Defense Against Shooters In a move to enhance school safety, Texas-based Campus Guardian Angel has developed drone systems aimed at responding rapidly to school shooter incidents. These drones are designed to remain on standby in schools, ready to deploy as soon as an emergency alert is triggered. The drones, controlled from a […]
Nebraska, South Dakota, Vermont reject charter schools despite external pressure
Shifts in Charter School Policies in Rural States Nebraska, South Dakota, and Vermont have traditionally resisted the idea of charter schools, largely due to concerns about the negative effects on rural school districts. However, there seems to be a shift occurring, potentially linked to recent changes in political leadership. Carol Barris, the executive director of […]
Illinois requires mental health assessments in schools beginning in 2027
Illinois Mandates Annual Mental Health Screenings for Students A new law in Illinois mandates that public school students undergo annual mental health screenings, a move that has sparked concern among parents, policy analysts, and lawmakers who worry about potential mislabeling and boundary issues. On July 31, Governor JB Pritzker officially enacted this legislation, making Illinois […]
Virginia’s Fairfax County Public Schools is investigating claims that school staff facilitated and financed abortions for female students without informing their parents, as stated by education officials.
Virginia School District Investigates Staff Abortion Allegations Officials in Virginia have opened an investigation into claims that employees at a public school attempted to arrange and finance abortions for female students without parental consent. This comes from the Fairfax County Public School System. Reports indicate that staff members at Centreville High School allegedly promoted and […]