Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang recruiting kids from Texas middle schools
An identified Torren de Aragua (TdA) gang member has been arrested on suspicion of recruiting students from two Houston middle schools to become members of the gang. Yorgenis Robertson Coba, an illegal alien from Venezuela, entered the United States two years ago, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The 32-year-old man was arrested on […]
Private faith schools in UK lobby for VAT exemption on fees under £7,690 | Private schools
Independent faith schools have held talks with ministers over proposals to exempt small private establishments from VAT, with tuition fees significantly below those of elite schools such as Eton. The organization, which represents more than 270 independent Jewish, Muslim and Christian faith schools that often rely on donations and volunteers to survive, will charge 20% […]
‘It is hurricane season’: DeSantis schools reporter who tries to blame Hurricane Milton tornadoes on global warming
during thursday press conferenceFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) reprimanded a reporter who tried to blame global warming for the tornadoes caused by Hurricane Milton, and came prepared with facts about hurricane history. Two hurricanes and dozens of tornadoes have struck Florida in recent weeks. “People need to put this in perspective.” When asked by a […]
Michigan Native American Fund Gives $480,000 to Schools to ‘Rebrand Racially Insensitive Mascots’
Michigan donated $480,000 to 10 schools this year to help them “rebrand racially insensitive mascots” and add more Native American culture to their curriculum. In 2003, the Michigan State Board of Education adopted The resolution supported the elimination of “Native American depictions and mascots by all Michigan schools,” MLive reported. The committee found that the […]
Supreme Court won’t weigh Michigan ban on state funding for private schools
The Supreme Court will not consider whether to allow Michigan's ban on public money to go to private schools to stand and decades-old amendments to the state's constitution to remain in place. Five families and pro-choice groups sued Michigan over a 1970 constitutional amendment that prohibited direct or indirect public funding of sectarian schools. They […]
Small NYC yeshivas, other religious schools would get $$$ for guards under new bill: ‘Grim new reality’
Yeshivas and other religious schools in small cities would receive millions of dollars in tax dollars each year to hire more security guards to combat the growing threat of hate, according to a proposed new bill. Under current law, only non-public schools with 300 or more students receive these safety fees, but a bill proposed […]
‘The community is in the fabric of the building’: as UK pupil numbers fall, what will happen to empty schools? | School funding
Jo Riley couldn't bear to stay in London until the start of the new school year. She was principal of Randall Cremer Primary School in Hackney for 11 years until declining student numbers forced it to close at the end of August. “Not being able to be there in September is one of the hardest […]
Doubts grow over Labour’s VAT plan for private schools | Private schools
Unions, tax experts and schools say the government's plan to impose a value-added tax on private schools from January 1 next year will cause administrative chaos and job losses for teachers if the deadline is met, putting pressure on the state sector. Due to warnings from leaders, it may have to be postponed. The Treasury […]
Mike Rowe and PBS star expose how American public schools damage boys
American institution This Old House has been going strong for 45 years. The series' third host, former commercial banker Kevin O'Connor, is passionate about highlighting the work of industry professionals. This common goal brought him and Mike Rowe together last year. episode on Lowe's podcast “The Way I Heard It” last year. Lowe and O'Connor […]
Vaping ‘to be banned outside schools and hospitals’ in England | Vaping
Ministers are reportedly planning to ban the use of e-cigarettes near playgrounds, hospital grounds and schools to prevent children from picking up the habit. . Health Secretary Wes Streeting is considering restricting the use of e-cigarettes outdoors in England, with the country's chief medical officer Chris Whitty backing the move. Regulations for e-cigarettes are expected […]