New York requires beauty schools to include curly hair care in their curriculum to combat racial bias.
New York Cosmetology Schools Required to Teach Kinky Hair Management Cosmetology and hairstyling schools in New York will need to start instructing students on managing kinks and frizz if they wish to license their graduates. The New York State Department has rolled out new regulations mandating updated coursework aimed at addressing racial disparities, effective by […]
Pittsburgh schools will switch to remote learning during the NFL Draft in April 2026.
Students in Pittsburgh will be transitioning to remote learning while the NFL Draft takes place in April. Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) announced the change, informing staff and students that there will be “asynchronous teaching and learning” from April 22 to 24. This decision comes as the city anticipates a large influx of visitors for the […]
Charters urge removal of the limit as they lead public schools on NYC’s top 100 list for math and reading.
Charter schools are really making a mark. A recent analysis shows that over half of the top 100 schools in New York City, based on state test scores in math and English, are charter schools. This is significant considering that the city’s 285 charter schools account for just 15% of the approximately 1,900 public schools […]
Cesar Chavez controversy shakes schools as educators abandon lessons
California Teachers Urged to Remove References to Cesar Chavez In a surprising turn, teachers in California are being prompted to revise or eliminate mentions of labor leader and alleged child rapist, Cesar Chavez, from their teaching materials. For years, he has been celebrated as a model of “honesty, courage, and determination,” even starting from kindergarten. […]
High Point coach Flynn Clayman responds to prominent conference schools
High Point Coach Advocates for Mid-Major Basketball After a hard-fought loss to Wisconsin in the Round of 64, High Point head coach Flynn Kleiman took the opportunity to champion the cause of mid-major basketball. Kleiman, clearly energized by the Panthers’ unexpected victory over the Badgers, challenged the notion that teams from outside of power conferences […]
Manhattan students feeling heartbroken over the shutdown of Catholic schools
Students at a Catholic elementary school in Manhattan were left feeling “devastated” upon learning their institution was one of three slated for closure in June. Families are now facing limited options for other religious education. Incarnation School in Washington Heights shared the announcement with its community on Monday, amid ongoing challenges like declining enrollment and […]
Concern in Virginia: 5 reasons why anxiety is growing about Fairfax County schools
Last Friday, alarming news emerged about a 19-year-old undocumented American student charged with multiple counts of assault and battery, accused of molesting a female student in a Fairfax County, Virginia high school hallway. The mother of one victim stated that the accused “sneaked up from behind” and inappropriately touched the girls, describing it as more […]
The situation with DEI and woke culture in schools has worsened, not improved.
Five years ago, I blew the whistle at a school that I once cherished. I taught high school English in New Jersey for seven years. The school’s emphasis on resilience and growth resonated with me. I appreciated my colleagues, who were both challenging and nurturing, especially towards my own children, who also attended this institution. […]
Couple from California files lawsuit against LA schools over ‘secrecy policy’ following their teenager’s suicide
Parents Suing LA School District Over Son’s Suicide A couple from California claims that the secrecy maintained by a Los Angeles high school led them to be unaware of their only child’s gender identity, ultimately resulting in a rift in their family and their son’s tragic suicide. Dylan Park, a student at Palisades Charter High […]
Charter schools in New York City urge Hochul and Mamdani for funding for pre-K and 3-K during the push for universal childcare
Charter Schools Left Out of New Child Care Expansion New York City charter school educators are expressing concerns about being excluded from Mayor Zoran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul’s planned massive expansion of universal child care. This ambitious initiative, costing $4.5 billion, aims to provide universal child care for the city’s 2-year-olds and enhance preschool […]