Kentucky committee clears mandatory ‘moment of silence’ bill for schools
Kentucky schools would be legally required to offer one to two minutes of “silence” each day under a bill passed by the state House Education Committee on Tuesday. Critics have expressed concerns that the law could open the way for prayer in schools, but specifically prohibits instruction on how students should use their allotted time. […]
Cursive Writing Now Required in California Public Schools
Currently, California public schools require all students in grades 1 through 6 to write in cursive. The state law, which took effect on January 1, revived traditional calligraphy styles and benefited students in a variety of ways, KPBS announced. report January 10th. The paper noted that cursive writing has not been required in California schools […]
Islamic group whose leader celebrated terror attacks is reportedly working with Chicago Public Schools
Now, the Council on American-Islamic Relations may be too extreme for President Biden, but not for Chicago Public Schools.Recent center plaza highlighted CAIR's Chicago branch is working with CPS on countering so-called Islamophobia and other student-centered initiatives. according to According to CAIR Chicago's website, the extremist group “works with Chicago Public Schools (CPS), as well […]
Joy Reid’s own MSNBC account destroys her argument for allowing sexually explicit books in public schools: ‘XXXXX-XX-XXXXX’
MSNBC host Joy Reid's social media accounts proved why sexually explicit content is unacceptable at any time and in any environment. On Friday, Mr. Reed spoke with Moms for Women over what Mr. Reed called “book bans,” referring to a movement of parents demanding that sexually explicit and erotic books be removed from school libraries. […]
Rates of skipping class remain high in schools, with students missing ’10 percent’ of the school year: study
A new study released this week reveals that chronic absenteeism continues to plague America's school systems as teachers struggle to keep students in the classroom throughout the year. “Ninety percent of students attended school on a regular day this fall, according to a new federal study. Experts say that number remains too low amid public […]
‘Achieving equity’ among students ‘may require unequal distribution of resources and services’: Milwaukee Public Schools memo
“Achieving equity” among students could “require unequal distribution of resources and services,” according to a Milwaukee Public Schools memo. Obtained Young America Foundation. What are the details? Overall theme over 33 pages memo is a “disparity” in student discipline, and the document also includes instructions on anti-racism, equity, and “whiteness.” A passage on page 25 […]
Ofsted to urge schools to pause inspections harming mental health of staff | Ofsted
Ofsted will ask schools to “suspend” checks it believes are damaging the mental health of staff as part of its formal response to the death of headteacher Ruth Perry. England's schools regulator has also pledged to hold a public consultation with families and teachers, subject to “nothing going wrong”, and will consider an overhaul of […]
Florida permanently bans funding for DEI in state schools
The Florida State Board of Education on Wednesday announced “draconian regulations” that will end funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the state university system. “The rules adopted by the Board define DEI for the first time, allowing FCS institutions to use state and federal funds to classify individuals on the basis of […]
Lawmaker proposes bill banning furries in Oklahoma schools
Students who act like stupid geese in Oklahoma can quickly be pulled from class by animal control. State Rep. Justin Humphrey introduced a bill Tuesday that would ban the use of fur in the state's public schools and allow animal control officials to round up those who don't comply. House Bill 3084 states, “Students who […]
Education Department finds fewer resource officers, armed officers in schools
The number of resource officers and armed police officers on school grounds decreased during the 2021-2022 school year as school districts recovered from the pandemic, according to a study by the National Center for Education Statistics. A study released Wednesday looked into school safety and security and concluded that despite concerns about school shootings, the […]