Almost 200 public schools in Vermont permit staff to conceal students’ transgender status from their parents, a group claims.
Public Schools in Vermont: Policies on Transgender Identity In Vermont, a report reveals that an alarming 199 public schools have policies allowing staff to keep a child’s transgender identity from their parents. This finding comes from research done by parental rights groups. Defending Education, a grassroots organization focused on school practices, indicates that around 52,488 […]
Chicago Public Schools announce May 1 as a ‘day of civil engagement’ for students.
Chicago Public Schools and Teachers Union Designate May 1 as Civil Action Day Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) have announced that May 1st will be recognized as a “civil action day,” even though classes will still be in session. Recently, the CTU pushed for May 1—also known as May Day […]
Chicago schools remain open on May 1 while permitting optional civic engagement trips.
Chicago Schools Designate May 1 as ‘Civil Action Day’ Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) have announced that May 1 will be observed as a “civil action day,” even with regular classes ongoing. Recently, the CTU pushed for May 1, recognized globally as May Day or International Workers’ Day, to be […]
Concerns Raised About PragerU Being a Bold Right-Wing Group Aiming to Take Over American Schools
Critique of PragerU by the Guardian The British Guardian criticized PragerU, dismissively referring to it as an organization that “masquerades as a university” while highlighting what it sees as the left’s exaggerated fear of a so-called plan to dominate American education. This seems to imply that a conservative group trying to engage with predominantly left-wing […]
GOP candidate for California schools chief criticizes LAUSD for large salary increases for teachers
Republican Education Pick Critiques LAUSD Amid Pay Hikes The newly selected Republican candidate for California’s education oversight has criticized the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) for raising teacher salaries nearly 14% while many students continue to struggle with basic reading and writing skills. Sonya Shaw, aspiring to become the state superintendent of education, emphasized […]
LAUSD schools could shut down due to a strike affecting 85% of district employees.
Potential School Closures in Los Angeles Due to Strike Los Angeles schools may face closures next week as around 85% of district employees intend to strike for increased wages, despite the district reportedly having $5 billion in reserves. A representative from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) mentioned that during spring break, discussions with […]
Democratic Texas Hope States He Prefers No Police Protection for Schools
Texas Rep. James Talarico Faces Criticism Over 2019 Interview Democratic Texas Representative James Talarico is under fire following the resurfacing of a 2019 interview in which he advocated for a bill mandating schools to hire at least four mental health professionals for every police officer present on campus. Talarico, who has a background as a […]
Top private schools in NYC convene for a progressive ‘diversity symposium’ for children as young as 4
Diversity Symposium in NYC Private Schools Sparks Controversy This week, some of New York City’s top private schools will participate in a “diversity symposium” organized by a nonprofit aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion among young children. Critics are raising concerns, labeling these institutions as “indoctrination centers” and suggesting they push anti-Semitic and anti-Western […]
U.S. Education Department withdraws Title IX agreements regarding gender identity with schools
Department of Education Rescinds Gender Identity Settlement Agreements The U.S. Department of Education has officially revoked prior settlement agreements with various school districts and universities regarding Title IX interpretations related to gender identity. On Monday, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced this decision, contending that earlier agreements—often mandating the use of specific pronouns and […]
RHYEN STALEY: What the Downfall of Cesar Chavez Shows Us About Our Schools
The Shift in Perception of Cesar Chavez in American Education Cesar Chavez’s reputation in American education has experienced a notable decline. This rapid change regarding a once-revered labor figure highlights the unsettling outcomes of emphasizing extreme leftist ideologies over more fundamental principles that aim to safeguard vulnerable individuals. As school districts across the U.S. pull […]