Leader of Minneapolis teachers union states that elected officials are participating in anti-ICE initiatives
Minneapolis Teachers Union Takes Stand Against ICE In a recent interview, the president of the Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Marcia Howard, expressed her views on local elected officials taking part in the city’s anti-ICE movement. Howard remarked, “There’s this idea that people involved with ICE are trying to safeguard their community, joining chat groups, running […]
Reasons NYC teachers are unhappy with plans to expand child care
Child care in New York City has faced challenges for many years. A decade ago, the city introduced a universal pre-kindergarten initiative for 4-year-olds, aimed at alleviating childcare costs for families. Then, five years later, the 3-K program for 3-year-olds emerged with similar goals. Recently, amid the ongoing issues, Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zoran […]
Campus Radicals Newsletter: Anger from anti-ICE nurse, TPUSA overlooked, focus on Chicago teachers union
No Logic: Virginia Dems Accused of Blackmailing Historic VMI The Virginia Military Institute, known for its military cadets, recently found itself in a heated debate. The Democratic Party in Virginia has been accused of using funding as leverage to influence the college regarding its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies. It’s a situation that some […]
School chancellor pleads for an additional $602M to hire 6,000 teachers.
Mayor Requests Funding for NYC Schools ALBANY – New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s newly-appointed school superintendent made a proposal to the state Legislature on Thursday, seeking an additional $602 million to recruit 6,000 new teachers for the city’s schools. This request follows a significant $14 billion in school aid allocated for cities in the […]
Teachers’ union in New York takes legal action to stop charter schools in Long Island
New York Teachers’ Unions Sue to Block New Charter Schools The influential teachers’ unions in New York state have initiated legal action to prevent the establishment of three new charter schools on Long Island. They argue that these schools pose a “threat” to the integrity of public education. The State University of New York (SUNY) […]
Chicago Teachers Union documents protest against ICE enforcement policies
Members of the Chicago Teachers Union were recorded protesting against federal immigration enforcement and opposition to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at a local Target store on Friday. This action has sparked criticism both online and from experts who shared their thoughts with various media outlets. In videos posted online, union members were seen […]
Retired LAUSD teacher’s pension payments reinstated after being mistakenly declared deceased.
Retired Teacher’s Pension Resumes After Mistaken Death Claim A 94-year-old former teacher from the Los Angeles Unified School District has had her CalSTRS pension reinstated after being mistakenly declared deceased, as reported by her family. Gloria Wilson’s relatives reached out to a local news channel, seeking intervention after they discovered that her pension payments had […]
Hugh Grant harshly criticizes teachers who provide tablets to children: ‘The last thing they need’
Hugh Grant Voices Concerns Over Screen Time for Children Actor Hugh Grant, a father of five, has expressed his frustration with children spending excessive time on screens. He emphasizes that he speaks as “just another angry parent” rather than a celebrity activist. Grant has been an advocate for digital privacy since his criticism of journalists […]
More than 60% of Jewish educators in the US are said to face antisemitism at work, including from teachers’ unions.
A recent study reveals that a significant number of Jewish educators in the U.S. have faced or observed anti-Semitism in their schools, which, I think, is quite unsettling. The survey included 584 teachers from K-12 public and non-Jewish private schools nationwide, and interestingly, it found that 61.6% had encountered anti-Semitic incidents. Even more concerning, 45.5% […]
College teachers express concern that AI is damaging students’ ability to think critically.
Concerns Over AI’s Impact on Higher Education A recent survey conducted by the Association of American Universities alongside Elon University’s Center for the Digital Future reveals significant apprehension among university faculty regarding the influence of artificial intelligence on students’ critical thinking abilities. The study involved 1,057 faculty members, with an overwhelming 95% expressing fears that […]