IMG Academy fined $1.7M for enrolling students and tuition related to Mexican cartels
IMG Academy Settles for $1.72 Million Over Drug Cartel Ties A high-profile sports training facility in Florida, IMG Academy, has agreed to a significant settlement of $1.72 million. This comes after it was found that the academy accepted tuition payments from two students linked to Mexican drug cartels, according to federal authorities. Located in Bradenton […]
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho criticizes ICE, while Chief Jim McDonnell urges protesting students to calm down.
A principal in Los Angeles has drawn criticism for comments against ICE as more students are leaving classrooms to protest actions on illegal immigration. Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Alberto Carvalho is recognized as a leading figure in education and has openly criticized federal immigration practices. In a recent press conference, he described these tactics as […]
Harvard introduces a course on immigrant justice for students to assist asylum seekers.
Harvard University Launches Immigrant Justice Lab Course This semester, Harvard University is introducing a course called “Immigrant Justice Lab.” It allows students in the Ivy League to earn credits while working on research and writing for asylum seekers. Officially listed as HIST 123, the course is part of the undergraduate history program within the social […]
Judge takes decisive action against former teacher who sexually abused two students and became pregnant by one of them
Former Teacher Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of Students A former teacher who was found guilty of sexually abusing two students, one of whom became pregnant, has received her sentence. Julie Rizzitello, a 37-year-old ex-teacher at Wall High School in New Jersey, was sentenced to ten years in state prison last week after being convicted of […]
LAPD advises students to remain in class following assault on ICE officers by teens
LA Police Warn Students Amid Anti-ICE Protests The Los Angeles Police Department has issued a warning to students and their parents after a series of anti-ICE protests led to kids skipping classes for the third straight Friday. These demonstrations, which took place in downtown Los Angeles, included violent incidents last week that resulted in injuries […]
Schools organize ICE walkouts while teacher unions utilize their students.
Classroom Chaos and Political Protests Classrooms across the nation are experiencing significant turmoil. Students are being encouraged—some might say even guided—to leave school during hours to protest against American law enforcement. These actions are described as an organic demonstration of student voice and civic engagement. But, is that really the case? Many argue that public […]
It’s easier than ever for K-12 students to skip class without facing consequences.
Teen Protests: Activism or Skipping Class? Watching the flood of social media videos lately, one might quickly notice something. Many teens joining anti-ICE protests seem more like kids excited to leave class than dedicated activists. Their faces really reflect that vibe. Are they really committed to change? Maybe, but it often feels more about skipping […]
Students confront Visalia high schoolers involved in homophobic incident
A group of high school seniors in California faced disciplinary measures after a photo incident that angered their classmates. The students, from Redwood High School in Visalia, took pictures wearing T-shirts with homophobic slurs, involving around ten individuals, some of whom held leadership positions. Initially, they posed in shirts that spelled out “Class of 2026 […]
‘If I Had A Gun, I’d Pew-Pew Your Motherfcking AS!’: Students Attack and Threaten Journalists During Anti-ICE Protest
Students Assault Journalist During Protest On Friday, an independent journalist was assaulted by students from Enumclaw High School in Washington State, who also threatened him with a gun. Recent protests by students across the nation have escalated against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), particularly following the involvement of Homeland Security agents in the fatal […]
Redwood High School students face consequences for homophobic behavior on bleachers
Recently, a group of high school students in California faced disciplinary action after they were seen in the bleachers wearing shirts that featured homophobic slurs, which caused quite a stir in their school district. A total of ten students from Redwood High School, located southeast of Fresno, including some members of the student council, posed […]