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 […]
Seattle schools inquire about children’s sexual orientation and substance use without parental notification.
Reports indicate that over 20 middle and high schools in Seattle have conducted surveys with students about their identities and sexual orientations without parental notification, sharing this data with external organizations. The surveys, aimed at students across all Seattle public middle and high schools, include questions for 11-year-olds about aspects of their personal lives. It […]
New York City schools find that teenagers struggle to read clocks after cellphone restrictions
Time seems to have slipped away! Teachers in New York City reported that many high school students struggle to read traditional clocks following a statewide ban on cellphones in schools. This seems to stem from the belief that such skills are irrelevant in today’s tech-driven world. “You know, I often find myself asking, ‘Excuse me, […]
Oregon parents and teachers create watch groups to observe ICE activities near schools
Oregon Parents and Teachers Form Neighborhood Group to Monitor ICE Activities In Oregon, a collective of parents and educators has established a neighborhood group focused on tracking the activities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The group claims their initiative serves to alert undocumented immigrants about the presence of federal agents nearby. According to a […]
Charter school excels over public schools in New York math rankings
Success Academy, a charter school network in New York, has recently outperformed public schools in statewide math assessments, according to the latest test score data for grades three through eight from the New York State Department of Education. The organization announced it holds the top position in mathematics, with an impressive 96% of students passing. […]
Schools portrayed boys as the bad guys. The internet offered them a hero.
After Nick Fuentes gained attention from his appearance on “The Tucker Carlson Show,” many Americans found themselves questioning his identity, the meaning of “groyper,” and the extent of his influence over boys and men. The media chaos that followed led to typical reactions: Republicans claimed he doesn’t represent their party, while Democrats criticized Trump and […]
Say Farewell to College Sports as Wall Street Takes Over D1 Schools
Wall Street Enters College Sports Wall Street is now seriously engaging with college sports. Recently, the University of Utah approved a collaboration with private equity firm Otro Capital to establish a for-profit entity named Utah Brands & Entertainment. This new venture will oversee all sports operations, including media, licensing, and financial management. People are often […]
Trump Administration Takes Legal Action Against Minneapolis Schools for Hiring Practices Based on Race
DOJ Accuses Minneapolis Schools of Racial Discrimination in Hiring On Tuesday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) alleged that Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) is engaging in racially biased hiring practices. According to the DOJ, MPS has collective bargaining agreements with teachers’ unions that favor “underrepresented” teachers, and also provide additional benefits to members of an external […]
Justice Department files lawsuit against Minneapolis Public Schools for suspected racial bias
Department of Justice Sues Minneapolis Public Schools Over Alleged Racial Discrimination The Department of Justice initiated a lawsuit on Tuesday against the Minneapolis Public Schools Board, Special School District No. 1, and Superintendent Lisa Sayles Adams, citing claims of racial discrimination in teacher hiring practices. According to the Justice Department, since July 1, 2021, the […]
Abbott urges the expansion of the TPUSA program to all high schools in Texas, threatens state action for non-compliance.
Texas Launches Conservative Youth Initiative On Monday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, along with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Turning Point USA (TPUSA) Director Josh Tiffau, held a press conference to announce a new statewide partnership. The goal? To set up a TPUSA “Club America” chapter in every public high school across Texas. This initiative, aimed […]