Trump Signs Legislation to Reintroduce 2% and Whole Milk in Schools
Trump Signs Bill to Reintroduce Whole Milk in Schools President Trump signed a new law on Wednesday that paves the way for whole milk and 2% milk to return to American schools. The signing ceremony took place in the Oval Office, with key figures like Cabinet members, lawmakers, and dairy farmers present. “Today, I’m pleased […]
Detroit Public Schools provides cash rewards of up to $1000 for perfect attendance.
Detroit Schools to Reward Perfect Attendance The Detroit Public Schools Community District is marking the second year of its incentive program by offering students cash rewards for perfect attendance. This initiative aims to motivate students to attend school without fail. In a press release from December 4, the district announced its plan. “We’re excited to […]
State Representative Gabby Salinas suggests a Tennessee bill to restrict ICE access to schools.
Memphis Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Curb ICE Presence in Schools A lawmaker from Memphis is advocating for restrictions on the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in schools across Tennessee. The proposed House Bill 1482, introduced by Democratic Representative Gabby Salinas, aims to prevent ICE from accessing school campuses and mandates that state officials […]
Minnesota schools shut down due to protests against ICE following a deadly shooting.
Classes were canceled across additional schools in Minnesota on Friday due to ongoing tensions following the recent fatal shooting of a woman by federal agents. Fridley Public Schools, for instance, joined Minneapolis Public Schools in postponing in-person classes after decisions made starting Thursday and moving through the week. Katina Taylor, president of the Education Support […]
Teachers in New York assert that schools pressure them to pass students who are failing.
Teachers at Flushing High School in New York City are alleging that the administration is pressuring them to award passing grades to students who are failing in math classes. They argue that some students are receiving passing marks despite a pattern of unexcused absences, a lack of homework submissions, and minimal participation in class activities, […]
Minneapolis closes public schools as violence increases following deadly ICE shooting
A public school in Minneapolis was closed as a safety precaution following a fatal shooting involving a federal agent. This incident has sparked protests against ICE, with demonstrators condemning the Trump administration. Local Democratic leaders, including governors and mayors, are urging ICE to withdraw from the city entirely. “All MPS-sponsored programs, activities, athletics, and community […]
Minneapolis Schools Close Amid Growing Unrest Following ICE Shooting
The Minneapolis Public School District (MPS) has decided to cancel classes for the remainder of the week due to safety concerns raised by an incident involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. This decision follows a shooting on Wednesday that involved the agency. A federal agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good after she […]
Authorities are said to be investigating Seattle schools regarding a disputed health survey.
Concerns Over Student Health Survey in Seattle-Area Schools A school district near Seattle is facing scrutiny for administering a health survey to students as young as 10, which inquires about gender identity, romantic interests, and drug use. This has raised privacy concerns among some parents, leading to an investigation by the Department of Education. The […]
South Korea Has Seen More Than 4,000 Schools Close in a Generation Due to Falling Birth Rates
South Korea’s Educational Crisis Amid Declining Birth Rates This week, South Korea’s Ministry of Education disclosed that over 4,000 schools have shuttered across the nation from 1980 to March 2025. This substantial number of closures directly relates to the swift decline in the child population observed in recent decades. During the same timeframe, school enrollment […]
Mamdani likely to choose Kamar Samuels as chancellor of NYC schools
New School Superintendent Announcement Expected On Wednesday, Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani plans to reveal that Kamal Samuels, an experienced educator and former superintendent in Manhattan, will take on the role of school superintendent, as reported by various sources. Samuels, with nearly two decades in New York City’s public school system, has focused on fostering racial diversity […]