Oregon schools find some relief from increasing retirement expenses during a challenging budget period
Good News for Oregon School Districts Amid Budget Constraints In a period typically defined by budget cuts and tight budgets, there’s a bit of positive news for school districts in Oregon. The state’s retirement plan for public employees, known as PERS, has announced a reduction in pension contribution rates for K-12 schools. This announcement offers […]
Loudoun schools sent to Justice Department following Title IX inquiry
Virginia School District Investigation into Title IX Violations Two years ago, Virginia’s school district found itself at the center of a heated discussion regarding transgender bathroom policies. Recently, this came back into the spotlight following a new investigation by the state’s attorney general. Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares has initiated an investigation into Loudoun County […]
State House silences Republican for discussing inappropriate material that Democrats wanted to keep in elementary schools.
Connecticut Budget Debate Sparks Controversy The Vice-Speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing the Democratic side, effectively silenced a Republican colleague during discussions on the state budget this Monday. This incident seems to highlight some underlying tensions. Republican Rep. Anne Dauphinais has been vocal about her concerns regarding inappropriate material in primary school libraries, […]
Qatar Wields Significant Financial Power Over Schools
Dershowitz’s Remarks on Campus Organizations During a recent episode of Newsmax TV’s “American Agenda,” Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz highlighted the activity of Code Pink on college campuses, suggesting they have connections to the Chinese Communist Party. Co-host Bob Brooks commented on how institutions like Harvard have transformed into globalist entities, benefiting from U.S. resources […]
Schools ‘Bear Responsibility’ for Teaching Antisemitism Through DEI and Intersectionality
Harvard Law Professor’s Controversial Statements on Campus Anti-Semitism During a segment of Newsnation’s “Cuomo” broadcast on Friday, Alan Dershowitz, a Harvard Law professor, suggested that Harvard University and other institutions would hold two Israeli embassy staffers responsible for their deaths on Wednesday. Dershowitz claimed, “These two children killed in Washington, DC, have blood on their […]
Pamphlet encouraging teachers to withdraw pension funds from Israel was improperly shared in NYC schools: ‘Betrayed trust’
An anti-Semitic flyer has recently caused a stir, urging teachers to participate in union elections and push for the sale of pension funds connected to Israel. This controversy intensified after two staff members from the Israeli embassy were killed in a suspected terrorist act in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night. The flyer proclaimed, “This UFT […]
Protests Break Out in China as Factories, Schools, and Construction Sites Face Challenges Paying Workers
Recent protests have emerged in various cities across China, with frustrated workers demanding unpaid wages and residents pushing back against a surge of new taxes and fees from financially strapped local governments. Complaints from workers about back wages escalated as President Trump’s tariffs further impacted an already shaky Chinese economy, resulting in unprecedented and sustained […]
Supreme Court supports Oklahoma ruling, impacting religious charter schools
Supreme Court Decision on Oklahoma School Funding Case On Thursday, the Supreme Court voted 4-4, effectively supporting the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s significant ruling regarding school funding. The judge’s one-line decision confirmed the lower court’s judgment, noting that it had been upheld by similarly divided courts. The core issue involved a ruling stating that providing state […]
Florida activist advocates for Satanology banners in public schools based on First Amendment rights
Brevard Schools Consider Controversial Banner Request T. Chaz Stevens, the founder of what he terms “devil studies,” is urging high schools in Brevard County, Florida, to display banners promoting his idea of demonology. He’s aiming to have Heritage High, Melbourne High, Palm Bay Magnet High, Rockledge High, and Viera High participate. Stevens, who leads Revolt […]
Jewish students in private schools throughout the US encounter antisemitism.
Survey Reveals Rise in Anti-Semitism in K-12 Private Schools A recent survey by the Prevention League highlighted troubling levels of anti-Semitism faced by Jewish students in K-12 private schools across the U.S. Approximately 25% of parents surveyed indicated that their children encountered anti-Semitic symbols following the attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. These symbols […]