Oregon School Leaders on Leave After 2 Teachers Charged With Sex Abuse
Failing to report previous allegations led to the arrest of teachers for sexual abuse, igniting community outrage and calls for accountability in the school district.
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The San Francisco Unified School District faces severe financial challenges, prompting candidates to propose urgent changes to improve education and enrollment.
Suit says Sequoia high school district allowed antisemitism to flourish
The lawsuit highlights systemic failures in addressing rising antisemitism in schools, creating a hostile environment for Jewish students.
A school banned a disabled student's service dog. His parents are suing.
The Dietz family is suing the Germantown school district after their service dog was banned, which they argue violates disability rights.
Controversial West Valley school superintendent leaves district - San Jose Spotlight
Superintendent Bill W. Sanderson resigns amid community unrest over leadership and program cuts, leaving parents and students feeling unheard.
East San Jose voters to weigh school parcel tax - San Jose Spotlight
Measure N seeks to address the funding gap in East Side Union High School District, aiming to enhance educational resources and teacher compensation.
Oregon School Leaders on Leave After 2 Teachers Charged With Sex Abuse
Failing to report previous allegations led to the arrest of teachers for sexual abuse, igniting community outrage and calls for accountability in the school district.
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The San Francisco Unified School District faces severe financial challenges, prompting candidates to propose urgent changes to improve education and enrollment.
Suit says Sequoia high school district allowed antisemitism to flourish
The lawsuit highlights systemic failures in addressing rising antisemitism in schools, creating a hostile environment for Jewish students.
A school banned a disabled student's service dog. His parents are suing.
The Dietz family is suing the Germantown school district after their service dog was banned, which they argue violates disability rights.
Controversial West Valley school superintendent leaves district - San Jose Spotlight
Superintendent Bill W. Sanderson resigns amid community unrest over leadership and program cuts, leaving parents and students feeling unheard.
East San Jose voters to weigh school parcel tax - San Jose Spotlight
Measure N seeks to address the funding gap in East Side Union High School District, aiming to enhance educational resources and teacher compensation.
West Valley high school district gets federal grant for students affected by landslide
The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District received a $92,880 grant to support students affected by a landslide, facilitating their transportation to school.
Lawsuit filed against Bay Area school district for alleged antisemitism on campuses
The Sequoia Unified High School District is accused of not protecting Jewish students from a hostile environment, leading to a lawsuit by parents.
Federal complaint alleges severe and persistent' antisemitism at Berkeley schools
Administrators ignored severe harassment of Jewish students post-Hamas' attacks and Israel's war.
Complaint filed alleges hostile environment for Jewish students due to bullying and anti-Semitic atmosphere cultivated by teachers.
Investigation into alleged bullying by Antioch maintenance director still ongoing, could take months
The fate of maintenance supervisor Kenneth Turnage II remains uncertain amid serious allegations of bullying and harassment within the Antioch Unified School District.
Lawsuit filed against Bay Area school district for alleged antisemitism on campuses
The Sequoia Unified High School District is accused of not protecting Jewish students from a hostile environment, leading to a lawsuit by parents.
Federal complaint alleges severe and persistent' antisemitism at Berkeley schools
Administrators ignored severe harassment of Jewish students post-Hamas' attacks and Israel's war.
Complaint filed alleges hostile environment for Jewish students due to bullying and anti-Semitic atmosphere cultivated by teachers.
Investigation into alleged bullying by Antioch maintenance director still ongoing, could take months
The fate of maintenance supervisor Kenneth Turnage II remains uncertain amid serious allegations of bullying and harassment within the Antioch Unified School District.
School ordered to pay trans man $4 million after he was barred from boys' restroom
In a discrimination case, a trans man in Missouri won over $4 million after being denied access to the correct bathroom.
New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds school policy against forced outing
The New Hampshire Supreme Court upheld a school policy affirming transgender students' privacy and identity rights against parental claims.
SCOTUS refuses to hear case from parents who objected to school's transgender support plans in DC suburbs
The Supreme Court declined to review an appeal from parents alleging their suburban school district was concealing transgender support plans for students.
School ordered to pay trans man $4 million after he was barred from boys' restroom
In a discrimination case, a trans man in Missouri won over $4 million after being denied access to the correct bathroom.
New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds school policy against forced outing
The New Hampshire Supreme Court upheld a school policy affirming transgender students' privacy and identity rights against parental claims.
SCOTUS refuses to hear case from parents who objected to school's transgender support plans in DC suburbs
The Supreme Court declined to review an appeal from parents alleging their suburban school district was concealing transgender support plans for students.
Gay ex-student sues school district for allegedly failing to stop bullying
The lawsuit underscores systemic failures in addressing and preventing anti-LGBTQ+ bullying in schools.
Superintendent fired after her daughter's softball rival alleged retaliation
Marian Kim Phelps, a school district superintendent, allegedly bullied and disciplined a student perceived as a rival to her daughter, leading to her firing.
Adriana Kuch's family claims NJ school failed to protect teen who was driven to suicide from bullying
The family of a 14-year-old girl who died by suicide is suing her New Jersey school district for failing to protect her from bullying.
The lawsuit also alleges that the former school superintendent defamed the girl's father by accusing him of having an affair.
Antioch school superintendent calls for outside investigation into district's handling of boss bullying case
Superintendent calls for independent investigation into handling of employee complaints.
Gay ex-student sues school district for allegedly failing to stop bullying
The lawsuit underscores systemic failures in addressing and preventing anti-LGBTQ+ bullying in schools.
Superintendent fired after her daughter's softball rival alleged retaliation
Marian Kim Phelps, a school district superintendent, allegedly bullied and disciplined a student perceived as a rival to her daughter, leading to her firing.
Adriana Kuch's family claims NJ school failed to protect teen who was driven to suicide from bullying
The family of a 14-year-old girl who died by suicide is suing her New Jersey school district for failing to protect her from bullying.
The lawsuit also alleges that the former school superintendent defamed the girl's father by accusing him of having an affair.
Antioch school superintendent calls for outside investigation into district's handling of boss bullying case
Superintendent calls for independent investigation into handling of employee complaints.
New Jersey school district apologizes for offending Muslim group with question about ISIS terror group in quiz
School district apologizes for quiz question offending Muslim group.
Public school tried to ban student's lesbian art work because it's "offensive" to Christians
The article highlights a controversy in a Virginia school district over a student's queer art exhibition, showcasing the struggle with religious trauma and acceptance.
Why can't white America leave Black children's hair alone? | Tayo Bero
A Texas court will decide if a school district can continue to punish a Black teenager for his dreadlocks.
The case highlights the discrimination and control exerted on Black individuals in relation to their hair.
New Jersey school district apologizes for offending Muslim group with question about ISIS terror group in quiz
School district apologizes for quiz question offending Muslim group.
Public school tried to ban student's lesbian art work because it's "offensive" to Christians
The article highlights a controversy in a Virginia school district over a student's queer art exhibition, showcasing the struggle with religious trauma and acceptance.
Why can't white America leave Black children's hair alone? | Tayo Bero
A Texas court will decide if a school district can continue to punish a Black teenager for his dreadlocks.
The case highlights the discrimination and control exerted on Black individuals in relation to their hair.
Lawsuit: Alum Rock school district covered up convicted teacher's abuse of students
Eleven girls sue Alum Rock Union School District for covering up sexual abuse by former teacher.
School district sues Gavin Newsom for the right to out trans kids to their parents - LGBTQ Nation
The school district in Southern California has sued Gov. Gavin Newsom over a law banning schools from outing students to parents.
Jury awards $25 million to sexual abuse victim of Santa Barbara Unified high school coach
A former Santa Barbara Unified School District student has been awarded $25 million in a lawsuit against the district for failing to address the abuse he suffered from an assistant coach.
The school district was found liable for 80% of the damages and was criticized for repeatedly ignoring warnings about the abuser.
Westchester student sues L.A. Unified, alleges sexual abuse by assistant basketball coach
A student has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging she was sexually abused by an assistant coach on her basketball team.
The lawsuit claims that school and district officials did nothing to intervene and actively worked to cover up the coach's conduct.
Court order sought to bar California school district from enforcing LGBTQ policy, critical race theory ban
A law firm is seeking a court order to stop a school district in Temecula from enforcing its ban on critical race theory and its policy on disclosing transgender student identities.
Lawyers argue that the ban on discussing racial and other forms of inequality is hindering accurate teaching of subjects like American history and government.
Massachusetts boy in court over two genders' T-shirt
A Massachusetts middle-schooler went to court after being told to remove his 'There are only two genders' shirt.
The school district celebrates Pride month and promotes the belief in an unlimited number of genders.
Lawsuit: Alum Rock school district covered up convicted teacher's abuse of students
Eleven girls sue Alum Rock Union School District for covering up sexual abuse by former teacher.
School district sues Gavin Newsom for the right to out trans kids to their parents - LGBTQ Nation
The school district in Southern California has sued Gov. Gavin Newsom over a law banning schools from outing students to parents.
Jury awards $25 million to sexual abuse victim of Santa Barbara Unified high school coach
A former Santa Barbara Unified School District student has been awarded $25 million in a lawsuit against the district for failing to address the abuse he suffered from an assistant coach.
The school district was found liable for 80% of the damages and was criticized for repeatedly ignoring warnings about the abuser.
Westchester student sues L.A. Unified, alleges sexual abuse by assistant basketball coach
A student has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging she was sexually abused by an assistant coach on her basketball team.
The lawsuit claims that school and district officials did nothing to intervene and actively worked to cover up the coach's conduct.
Court order sought to bar California school district from enforcing LGBTQ policy, critical race theory ban
A law firm is seeking a court order to stop a school district in Temecula from enforcing its ban on critical race theory and its policy on disclosing transgender student identities.
Lawyers argue that the ban on discussing racial and other forms of inequality is hindering accurate teaching of subjects like American history and government.
Massachusetts boy in court over two genders' T-shirt
A Massachusetts middle-schooler went to court after being told to remove his 'There are only two genders' shirt.
The school district celebrates Pride month and promotes the belief in an unlimited number of genders.
Teen Girls Confront an Epidemic of Deepfake Nudes in Schools
Westfield High School incident involved AI-generated explicit images shared among students.
School district under scrutiny for lack of action in addressing and preventing misuse of AI technology.
Former official pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $16 million from O.C. school district
Former public school official embezzled almost $16 million from Magnolia School District.
Contreras used stolen funds for a lavish lifestyle and faces up to 10 years in prison.
High school district superintendent resigns amid lawsuits
The superintendent of Mountain View-Los Altos High School District, Nellie Meyer, is retiring amid pending lawsuits.
Lawsuits include allegations of ignoring public records requests and pressuring student reporters to censor articles about harassment.
San Jose: Leigh High School teacher arrested after 2000s rape allegation
Former Leigh High School teacher arrested for alleged rape of student in the early 2000s.
Charged with one count of rape, one count of sexual penetration of a minor, and five counts of lewd and lascivious acts on a minor.
East San Jose schools in jeopardy of shuttering - San Jose Spotlight
Residents celebrate postponement of middle school closure in East San Jose.
School district considers closing more campuses due to financial challenges.
NAACP files complaint with state over alleged racism among Southwick students
Racial discrimination exposed in school district
NAACP calls for zero tolerance policy for racist actions
Teacher arrested, accused of physically assaulting student at California elementary school
The teacher at E.J. Marshall Elementary School arrested for assaulting a student.
Chino Valley Unified School District placed the teacher on administrative leave.
Parents demand answers after California substitute teacher's alleged behavior leaves class in tears
Parents protest over substitute teacher's behavior
Concerns over lack of immediate action and notification
Swastika graffiti found in bathroom at Long Island middle school
Antisemitic graffiti was found in a Long Island middle school, with three swastikas discovered in a boy's bathroom.
The Port Washington Union Free School District has opened an investigation into the incident and plans to take appropriate disciplinary action if necessary.
The district has zero tolerance for antisemitic behavior and is committed to preventing future incidents.
Connecticut school district facing backlash after stripping Veterans Day, Columbus Day from holiday calendar
A school district in Connecticut voted to remove Veterans Day and Columbus Day from its official holiday calendar.
The decision received backlash from veterans and Italian-Americans.
Texas superintendent doubles down on suspending black student for dreadlocks hairstyle, violating dress code
Texas superintendent defends decision to punish Black student for violating dress code
Superintendent claims conformity is necessary for being an American
What is the After-School Satan Club,' and what is it doing in a California elementary school?
Truman Benedict Elementary in San Clemente is hosting an After-School Satan Club run by the Satanic Temple.
The club aims to provide students with a non-proselytizing alternative to current religious after-school clubs.
The school district is required by law to permit the club to meet on campus.
Saratoga High's chilly, hot gym fixed after student prodding
The gym at Saratoga High School has suffered from a lack of heat, air conditioning, and air circulation for over a decade.
The school district recently made modifications to the HVAC system to improve its functionality, but declined to replace the system entirely due to cost constraints.
Republicans will do anything to ban books, even saying they cause porn addiction | Arwa Mahdawi
A student in Texas wants a school district to ban a Scholastic book that she claims sparked her porn addiction.
The book in question, 'Drama' by Raina Telgemeier, includes a chaste stage kiss and addresses themes of coming out as gay and toxic masculinity.
The dictionary pulled from Florida school district due to DeSantis book ban law
The Escambia County School District in Florida removed dictionaries and reference books from libraries due to their descriptions of sexual conduct to comply with a law banning sexual content from schools.
The banned book list in the district includes over 1,600 books pending investigation.
The school district argues that the books have not been banned or removed permanently, but are pulled for further review to ensure compliance with the new legislation.
Republicans will do anything to ban books, even saying they cause porn addiction | Arwa Mahdawi
A student in Texas wants a school district to ban a Scholastic book that she claims sparked her porn addiction.
The book in question, 'Drama' by Raina Telgemeier, includes a chaste stage kiss and addresses themes of coming out as gay and toxic masculinity.
The dictionary pulled from Florida school district due to DeSantis book ban law
The Escambia County School District in Florida removed dictionaries and reference books from libraries due to their descriptions of sexual conduct to comply with a law banning sexual content from schools.
The banned book list in the district includes over 1,600 books pending investigation.
The school district argues that the books have not been banned or removed permanently, but are pulled for further review to ensure compliance with the new legislation.
Illinois schools' segregated classes blasted as 'unconstitutional'
A Chicago-area school district's program to racially segregate English and math classes for minority students has been criticized as unconstitutional by civil rights attorneys.
The program, which offers separate classes for Black and Latino students, is seen as a violation of the Fourteenth Amendment's guarantee of equal protection under the law.
Northern California substitute teacher accused of baring his buttocks to sixth-graders
A substitute teacher at Anderson Middle School was arrested for allegedly exposing his buttocks to a class of sixth-graders.
The teacher was identified as a 32-year-old man from Connecticut who had also substituted at other Shasta County schools.
The incident has prompted the school district to reevaluate their background check protocols for substitute teachers.
[Update] SF Unified School District Staves Off Strike By Tradespeople
A union representing district employees in San Francisco accuses the school district of unfair labor practices and unpaid wages.
The planned strike includes various construction workers, but the district reached a memorandum of understanding with the tradespeople's union.
In Texas, a Fight Over Gender and School Theater Takes an Unexpected Turn
A school district in Sherman, Texas initially prohibited a transgender student from being cast in a lead role in the musical Oklahoma!
The district later reversed their decision and unanimously voted to restore the original casting
The controversy over transgender student participation in theater highlights the lack of restrictions on gender roles in school districts
A 16-year-old girl was viciously beaten at Baldwin Park High School. A security guard is accused of watching
A 16-year-old girl has filed a claim against her local school district after being brutally attacked outside a bathroom stall.
The attack was witnessed by other students and a security guard who allegedly did nothing to intervene.
The girl's lawyer claims that the security guard allowed the attack to happen and even appeared to enjoy watching it.
Mom warns school board there will be repercussions if they harm her trans son
Mother of transgender student threatens to sue if anti-trans bathroom policy is adopted
Proposed policy in Missouri school district would require students to use bathrooms based on assigned birth sex
Illinois schools' segregated classes blasted as 'unconstitutional'
A Chicago-area school district's program to racially segregate English and math classes for minority students has been criticized as unconstitutional by civil rights attorneys.
The program, which offers separate classes for Black and Latino students, is seen as a violation of the Fourteenth Amendment's guarantee of equal protection under the law.
Northern California substitute teacher accused of baring his buttocks to sixth-graders
A substitute teacher at Anderson Middle School was arrested for allegedly exposing his buttocks to a class of sixth-graders.
The teacher was identified as a 32-year-old man from Connecticut who had also substituted at other Shasta County schools.
The incident has prompted the school district to reevaluate their background check protocols for substitute teachers.
[Update] SF Unified School District Staves Off Strike By Tradespeople
A union representing district employees in San Francisco accuses the school district of unfair labor practices and unpaid wages.
The planned strike includes various construction workers, but the district reached a memorandum of understanding with the tradespeople's union.
In Texas, a Fight Over Gender and School Theater Takes an Unexpected Turn
A school district in Sherman, Texas initially prohibited a transgender student from being cast in a lead role in the musical Oklahoma!
The district later reversed their decision and unanimously voted to restore the original casting
The controversy over transgender student participation in theater highlights the lack of restrictions on gender roles in school districts
A 16-year-old girl was viciously beaten at Baldwin Park High School. A security guard is accused of watching
A 16-year-old girl has filed a claim against her local school district after being brutally attacked outside a bathroom stall.
The attack was witnessed by other students and a security guard who allegedly did nothing to intervene.
The girl's lawyer claims that the security guard allowed the attack to happen and even appeared to enjoy watching it.
Mom warns school board there will be repercussions if they harm her trans son
Mother of transgender student threatens to sue if anti-trans bathroom policy is adopted
Proposed policy in Missouri school district would require students to use bathrooms based on assigned birth sex
An L.A. student sued the district over her right to promote milk alternatives. She won a settlement
A student in Los Angeles settled a lawsuit against her school district after they barred her from promoting plant-based milk alternatives without also including dairy milk.
The settlement acknowledges that students have a 1st Amendment right to critical speech about dairy products.
The advocacy group Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine supported the student in her lawsuit.
Texas School Will Allow Trans Student In School Musical After Major Backlash
Sherman Independent School District's board of trustees reversed a controversial decision and will allow a transgender student to play a lead role in a high school performance.
Residents express concern about the influence of conservative politics and religion on public schools.
Dozens of people shared their experiences and emphasized the need for better protections for LGBTQ+ students during a public comment section.
Complaint says Melrose METCO student was a victim of repeated racist bullying
Racial bullying and inaction in Melrose School District led to a Black student leaving due to a hostile environment.
Lawyers for Civil Rights filed a federal civil rights complaint against the school district for failing to prevent racial bullying.
The case highlights the inadequate response of the school district towards racial bullying and the need for corrective measures to address the issue.
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