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Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Schools forced to cut back on support for Send pupils in England, poll finds

Two-fifths of school leaders in England have reduced support for children with special educational needs due to a long-standing financial crisis.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
1 hour ago

DA ordered to release fundraising records related to Stanford protesters

A judge ordered the release of fundraising records related to DA Jeff Rosen's prosecution of pro-Palestinian protesters at Stanford.
fromThe Oaklandside
4 hours ago

OUSD postpones superintendent search

The school board gave direction to restart the superintendent search this fall, as the focus was primarily on budget adjustments and interim reports. Board president Jennifer Brouhard emphasized the need to prioritize financial matters over the search process.
East Bay (California)
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

DOJ investigates LA public schools after parents claim trans rights policy led to child's death - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 hours ago

Library board members refused to ban a book about a trans boy. The county fired them all. - LGBTQ Nation

Dismissal of library trustees in Asheboro raises concerns about political influence on library content and the future of LGBTQ+-inclusive literature.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

DOJ investigates LA public schools after parents claim trans rights policy led to child's death - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration is investigating LAUSD's anti-discrimination policies following a lawsuit related to a trans child's death.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
16 hours ago

Chapel Hill Keeps Refusing to Release $1.2M Report on SCiLL

The university said it selected the international law firm K&L Gates last summer to review 'allegations and concerns' regarding the school. Over more than seven months, the review team analyzed hundreds of thousands of documents and interviewed dozens of people.
Higher education
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 hours ago

Pickering councillor faces possible 9th sanction over residential school video | CBC News

Lisa Robinson faces a formal complaint for questioning the investigation into unmarked graves at a former residential school site in Kamloops.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
21 hours ago

Why should we care about housing in the local elections?

Affordable housing is a critical issue in London's local elections, with councils facing significant pressures and responsibilities.
fromwww.amny.com
13 hours ago

Police union sues NYPD watchdog over publishing allegations of officer misconduct | amNewYork

The Police Benevolent Association (PBA) stated that the CCRB's practice of publishing reports of unsubstantiated complaints against officers stigmatizes them and puts their safety at risk. PBA President Patrick Hendry emphasized that these baseless allegations can destroy a cop's career and life outside of work, yet the CCRB continues to make them public.
NYC politics
SF politics
fromMission Local
9 hours ago

S.F. Board of Supervisors is too deferential to Mayor Lurie, Supervisor Melgar says

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors shows excessive deference to the mayor, impacting legislative effectiveness and collaboration.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Sandwich man who ran 'snack shack' facing new charges of stealing from Plymouth schools

Patrick Van Cott, 64, was charged with one count of theft concerning programs receiving federal funds and two counts of wire fraud. He allegedly stole thousands of dollars' worth of food and kitchen equipment to fund his business, the Snack Shack.
Boston food
Social justice
fromwww.cbc.ca
18 hours ago

Abuse survivors unsatisfied after human rights tribunal settlement comes with NDA | CBC News

A woman alleges gender discrimination by York Regional Police, claiming they mishandled her report of historical sexual abuse.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

How did thousands of sensitive LAPD files get leaked? City officials seek explanation

Councilmember Ysabel Jurado stated that she expected City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto to provide detailed answers regarding the data breach, but instead received an internal report that left many questions unanswered.
Los Angeles
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Once accused of election fraud, former small-town mayor leaves court to applause

Joe Ceballos pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor charges related to election conduct, avoiding jail time and receiving a fine and probation.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

POST decertifies former Brandeis officer accused of negligence in student's 2023 death

Kimberly Carter faces accusations of mishandling a report related to Eli Stuart's death, leading to her decertification as a police officer.
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Brenda Power: Nameless TD who vouched for a paedophile owes us all an explanation

The provision of character references for convicted sexual offenders raises significant public concern, especially when taxpayer funds support the salaries of public officials.
Law
California
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Saturday Links: Man Suspected of Killing Laney College Coach Ruled Incompetent to Stand Trial

Cedric Irving was ruled mentally incompetent to stand trial for the murder of Laney College football coach John Beam.
fromFuturism
5 days ago

City Council Wrecked in Voter Bloodbath After Allowing New Data Center

I ran because I thought the city was not listening to people. It's really the way the deal was handled that led to this kind of uprising.
US politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago

Suffolk health checks: The new school gate conversation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK medical landscape has moved dramatically in the last twelve months, showing a clear move away from fad diets and toward regulated, injectable treatments. This shift is not staying local; it's already visible across London clinics and private healthcare providers, where demand has accelerated sharply over the past year.
Medicine
#screen-time
Education
fromFast Company
16 hours ago

This major school district just voted to ditch screens and go back to pen and paper

Los Angeles school district limits screen time, prohibiting screens in first grade and below, and restricting access to YouTube in class.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago
Education

LAUSD to vote on restricting student screen time, after years of encouraging classroom use

Los Angeles Unified plans to limit student screen time due to concerns over mental health and academic performance.
Education
fromFast Company
16 hours ago

This major school district just voted to ditch screens and go back to pen and paper

Los Angeles school district limits screen time, prohibiting screens in first grade and below, and restricting access to YouTube in class.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

LAUSD to vote on restricting student screen time, after years of encouraging classroom use

Los Angeles Unified plans to limit student screen time due to concerns over mental health and academic performance.
#ai-in-education
fromThe New Yorker
16 hours ago
Education

What Will It Take to Get A.I. Out of Schools?

A growing number of parents and educators oppose the integration of A.I. in education, viewing it as manipulative and deceptive.
Education
fromThe New Yorker
16 hours ago

What Will It Take to Get A.I. Out of Schools?

A growing number of parents and educators oppose the integration of A.I. in education, viewing it as manipulative and deceptive.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

Dr. Chet Hesson was reinstated after an investigation found no basis for claims against him regarding his support for a transgender student athlete.
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

Body-Slamming the Department of Education

McMahon is familiar with organizations built around an increasingly unstable man who is a genius at spinning story lines that inflame the crowd and damage enemies and institutions but, if you think too hard about them, don't necessarily add up to a coherent narrative.
SF politics
#education
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Teacher banned from the classroom after taking indecent photos of himself in school

A teacher was banned for taking indecent images of himself on school premises during working hours.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Kingston school employee found dead amid investigation into alleged 'sexualized' video with a minor

A Kingston school district employee involved in a sexualized conversation with a minor on TikTok was found dead in Rhode Island.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Your Child Isn't the Problem. Their School Report Might Be.

ODD is often misdiagnosed in Black and brown children due to bias in school reports, leading to harmful consequences for their behavior and mental health.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

School choice is booming in Iowa. Are students better off?

Cedar Rapids Community School District faces potential closures due to competition from charter and private schools amid funding challenges.
Education
fromThe New Yorker
4 hours ago

Can We Get A.I. Out of Schools?

A.I. tools are rapidly being adopted in K-12 education, raising concerns about their impact on learning and teaching practices.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Brooklyn Paraprofessional Arrested After Dropping 10-Year-Old

A Brooklyn paraprofessional was arrested for dropping a 10-year-old boy, causing injuries, leading to charges of endangering a child and attempted assault.
California
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: California Schools See Enrollment Drops

California public school enrollment declined 1.3% for 2025-26 due to demographic factors and fewer births.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Mamdani's DOI pick wins Council approval after questions over independence | amNewYork

City Council approved Nadia Shihata as head of the Department of Investigation despite concerns over her independence from Mayor Mamdani.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Kentucky Law School's Dean Fight Is A Dumpster Fire - Above the Law

Law school deans balance academic leadership with fundraising and managing bureaucracy, often prioritizing fundraising over faculty preferences in dean selections.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

BREAKING: Florida Democrat Resigns From Congress Amid Corruption Investigation

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned after being found guilty of 25 ethics violations related to embezzling COVID relief funds.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Deputy district attorney says she was retaliated against for whistleblowing

Grayner claims there was a serious conflict of interest between the DA's office and the Alameda County Civil Grand Jury that wasn't properly addressed in 2021 and 2022, the period immediately preceding her hire.
East Bay (California)
#bullying
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Education

Masconomet school officials did not adequately respond to harassment claims, student athlete says

SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'They did nothing.' L.A. girl's death raises questions about darkest side of bullying at school

A tragic incident of bullying led to the death of 12-year-old Khimberly, raising questions about school safety and accountability.
Education
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Masconomet school officials did not adequately respond to harassment claims, student athlete says

Charlotte Rollins faced bullying and harassment as the only girl on the varsity golf team, alleging inadequate administrative response to serious incidents.
Education
fromeLearning Industry
9 hours ago

Can Learning Platforms Detect Burnout Before Teachers Do?

Learning platforms often fail to recognize early signals of teacher strain, focusing instead on student performance metrics.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 days ago

Tennessee Bill on Faculty Disciplinary Procedures Now Law

"Under this bill, prior to termination or suspension based on an allegation of misconduct, a tenured or non-tenured faculty member is only entitled to a written notice of the grounds for termination or suspension and an opportunity to be heard by the institution's chief academic officer or chief executive officer."
Higher education
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Oakland police illegally keep information from those who request it, says attorney

Oakland's police department has failed to comply with a settlement agreement to improve transparency and respond to public records requests.
SF parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

An arrest by BUSD's only police officer prompted a student walkout, and now a lawsuit

A family is suing Berkeley school district and police for alleged assault and false arrest of a student by a school resource officer.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

High school student arrested in Lawrence after alleged assault during 'senior assassin' game

'Senior assassin' is not affiliated with or approved by local school districts and typically occurs off school grounds and after school hours.
SF parents
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

Diagnostic Assessment In Education: A Strategic Guide For K-12 And Higher Ed Teachers

A diagnostic assessment is a pre-instruction evaluation used to identify learners' prior knowledge, skill gaps, and misconceptions before teaching begins. Its purpose is not to grade performance, but to inform decisions about teaching, pacing, and support.
Education
Higher education
fromPoynter
3 days ago

As statehouse coverage shrinks, student journalists are stepping in to fill the void - Poynter

Student journalists at Franklin College cover the Indiana General Assembly, gaining real-world experience and filling gaps in legislative coverage.
#school-boards
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Editorial: South Bay school district boards should move to term limits - San Jose Spotlight

Transitioning to term limits for school board members in Santa Clara County could enhance governance and encourage diversity.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Editorial: South Bay school district boards should move to term limits - San Jose Spotlight

Transitioning to term limits for school board members in Santa Clara County could enhance governance and encourage diversity.
Education
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Should Algebra 1 be offered to all 8th grade students?

The San Francisco school board will offer Algebra 1 as an elective for all eighth graders after community support and a study showed previous removal was ineffective.
Education
fromPortland Mercury
1 day ago

With Portland Public Schools' Budget in Peril, All Eyes Are on the State - Portland Mercury

Portland Public Schools faces a $50 million budget shortfall, highlighting systemic funding failures in Oregon's education system.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Candidate for county school superintendent doesn't have the required credentials to run

Chelsea Bonini's candidacy for San Mateo County schools superintendent is contested due to her lacking the required administrative credential.
Education
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

Safe Learning 101 Program Supports Schools in Strengthening Campus Security

Security 101 launched Safe Learning 101 to enhance K-12 school safety through expert consulting and intelligent design before incidents occur.
Education
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Parent who is critical of Rowena Chiu enters school board race

Linda Henigin is running for Palo Alto school board against Rowena Chiu's allies, focusing on student mental health and academic equity.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Former SoCal school board trustee messaged teen boys, called them 'sexy,' prosecutors say

A former school board trustee faces felony charges for soliciting explicit pictures from minors and attempting to induce false testimony.
#higher-education
Higher education
fromFast Company
3 days ago

This university leader has advice for his corporate counterparts

Daniel Diermeier's leadership at Vanderbilt University focuses on avoiding politicization and adhering to core purposes, resulting in increased applications and selectivity.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
4 weeks ago

Opinion: School board member secretly investigated by district employees and district's lawyers

The Palo Alto school district conducted a secret investigation on board member Rowena Chiu, which raised concerns about governance and accountability.
Education
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Bring research and evidence into classroom products

Bridging the gap between learning science and classroom tools is essential for empowering educators and enhancing student learning.
#academic-freedom
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Commentary: Meet the LAUSD veteran who leads the principals union

"I'm the new kid on the block, but we made a commitment. It's not about equality, it's about equity. ... We are all better today for our collective work."
Education
Education
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Methuen High School teacher on leave amid allegations of 'inappropriate conduct'

A Methuen High School teacher is on paid leave amid a criminal investigation for inappropriate conduct with a student.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Opinion: School board should wait until after the election to select a new superintendent

The last three months have been tumultuous in the district. The community was divided by a surprise move in January to add ethnic studies to the high school curriculum, a class that Chinese and Jewish families felt was discriminatory. When new board member Rowena Chiu said publicly she felt bullied by other "woke" school board members for questioning the class, all hell broke loose.
Austin
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

East San Jose school district audit investigation passes review - San Jose Spotlight

The audit found no evidence of fraud or misuse of funds in the Alum Rock Union School District.
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Lynnfield searches for new middle school principal amid uproar over handling of racist bullying

"Let me be direct: racist language was used against students in our school. That is not a gray area, and no one on this committee or in district leadership is treating it as one. Our first obligation, before academics and before anything else, is that every student has a safe place to learn. And if any student does not feel like that, we have work to do."
Education
Education
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Concord-Carlisle school district reaches settlement to end federal inquiry into antisemitism

The Concord-Carlisle Regional School District reached an agreement with the Department of Justice to improve policies addressing antisemitism and harassment.
Education
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Advanced math advocate jumps into school board race

John Craig is considering a run for the Palo Alto Unified School District board, advocating for Multivariable Calculus in schools.
Education
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

East San Jose school district changes how its leaders are elected - San Jose Spotlight

Alum Rock Union School District is transitioning to trustee-area elections for board members to enhance local representation.
#teacher-misconduct
Education
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Teacher barred over secret email plan for pupils

A teacher was barred from teaching for instructing students to use fake emails for private tuition, violating child protection policies.
Education
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Teacher barred over secret email plan for pupils

A teacher was barred from teaching for instructing students to use fake emails for private tuition, violating child protection policies.
Education
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

School's Out, But Security's Not: Preparing for K-12 Summertime Security

Summer vacation does not reduce security threats in K-12 environments; instead, the nature of risks changes significantly.
#fbi-investigation
SF parents
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

School district investigated one of its own board members - few knew of investigation

Palo Alto Unified School District investigated board member Rowena Chiu for racism allegations following a January 2025 Ethnic Studies meeting, and Chiu claims vindication while questioning the investigation's cost and lack of public disclosure.
NYC parents
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Police, school district write checks to settle teen's suit alleging excessive force by police

Atherton town government and Sequoia Union High School District settled a lawsuit for $560,000 with a student after police forcibly detained him at school over a toy water gun incident.
Education
fromSan Jose Inside
4 weeks ago

Opinion: San Jose Unified School Officials Deceived Public to Close Schools

SJUSD leadership claims enrollment issues justify school closures despite being a basic aid district with no funding incentive for increased enrollment.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Palo Alto schools in the middle of 11 lawsuits

The Palo Alto Unified School District is in the middle of at least 11 different lawsuits, including cases that allege unchecked bullying, racist attacks, injured students, inadequate special education and retaliation by district leadership.
Education
SF parents
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Acting superintendent accused in lawsuit of bullying, using sexually offensive language

A former Palo Alto Unified School District administrative assistant filed a lawsuit alleging bullying and harassment by acting Superintendent Trent Bahadursingh and other district officials.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Carvalho probe looms over LAUSD meeting as labor talks, charter schools demand attention

Los Angeles school board denied Green Dot Locke High charter renewal, approved four union contracts, and passed a resolution against vendors with immigration enforcement ties during its first meeting after an FBI raid of Superintendent Carvalho's home and office.
Education
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Lowell teacher investigated due to reported 'inappropriate' exam questions

San Francisco Unified School District is investigating a Lowell High School math teacher for allegedly including fat-shaming and sexist questions on student exams.
Education
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Education Leadership in Action

School leaders face unprecedented challenges including staffing shortages, declining morale, and decision fatigue while expected to drive innovation and improvement.
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