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NYC schools boss defiantly insists antisemitic incidents have been dealt with in 'appropriate fashion' during grilling by Congress

Schools Chancellor David Banks defended decisions amid antisemitism accusations in NYC schools. [ more ]

Portland Monthly

2 days ago

Is a Cell Phone Policy Coming to Portland Classrooms?

Portland may implement its first district-wide cell phone policy in schools, addressing concerns over cyberbullying, academic misconduct, and impact on test scores. [ more ]

Independent.ie

'It's been heartbreaking' - Mother forced to send daughter to boarding school due to secondary school shortages

A mother in Ireland shares her frustration in not being able to secure a place for her daughter at their local school.

The family had to resort to sending their daughter to a boarding school in a different county due to lack of options. [ more ]

www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

The over and undersubscribed secondary schools in Croydon

19% of secondary schools in Croydon are oversubscribed.

Four of Croydon's 21 secondary schools had more first-choice applications than available spots for September 2023. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Ofsted single-word judgments on schools must end, say MPs

MPs urge government to stop use of single-word judgments in Ofsted's headline grades of schools in England.

Relations between Ofsted and teachers are strained, with trust in the watchdog worryingly low. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Banning prayer rituals in school? Just get religion out of education completely | Polly Toynbee

Schools are often a battleground for social conflicts, with teachers expected to fix issues that exist outside the school

Religion can be a controversial topic in schools, with values being set by education secretaries [ more ]

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croydon

www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

1 month ago

London

Croydon named one of the best places for working families to live in London

Croydon ranked third for its quick commute time and high number of schools

Factors like low rent, open jobs, and parks contribute to Croydon's appeal for working families [ more ]

www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

The most hygienic secondary schools and colleges in Croydon

Thirteen secondary schools and colleges in Croydon achieved a hygiene rating of 5 in 2023.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) plays a crucial role in ensuring safety and quality of catering services in schools. [ more ]

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guidance

www.independent.co.uk

Tell us if children be allowed their mobile phones in schools

New guidance in England prohibits mobile phone use in schools to improve behavior.

ASCL union criticizes the phone ban, suggests focusing on online content control. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Ministers confirm plan to ban use of mobile phones in schools in England

Ministers plan to ban mobile phones in English schools, with non-statutory guidance allowing various implementation methods.

Widespread concern over smartphone use in schools due to distractions, bullying, and social pressure. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Guidance expected to allow transgender children to socially transition in English schools

Transgender children in England will have the ability to socially transition at school, with guidelines to be issued later this year.

The guidance is likely to allow changes in preferred names, pronouns, and uniforms but will take a presumption against children transitioning to a different gender at school.

Informing parents if their children express a desire to change their gender identity and maintaining separate facilities for girls and boys are key aspects of the draft guidance. [ more ]

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www.nytimes.com

2 weeks ago

School Employee Arrested After Racist Deepfake Recording of Principal Spreads

The misuse of artificial intelligence to create fake disturbing content is a growing concern in schools. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Nigeria abduction: At least 275 pupils missing after gunmen storm school

At least 275 pupils missing after gunmen attack school in Nigeria.

Search and rescue team deployed to find missing children. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

'Every school has kids involved in crime, we try help them develop character instead'

Character development and working with families are key in keeping children away from crime.

Each child falling into criminal activity may require a different approach, but ultimately, character development is crucial. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

As a teacher, I know the damage phones do to kids. But this new ban won't make a shred of difference | Nadeine Asbali

Children start smartphone addiction early, with 97% having a phone by age 12.

Government issues guidance to ban phones in schools to address negative impacts like bullying and self-esteem issues. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

'Don't force our primary to become a faith school', say campaigners as hundreds sign petition

Campaign launched to prevent a non-faith school in Southwark from becoming a faith school due to falling numbers.

More than 600 people signed a petition to keep Charlotte Sharman primary as a non-faith, inclusive community school. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Ministers push ban on mobile phones in school even on breaks

Schools in England are advised to ban mobile phones for students, even during breaks.

Government guidance emphasizes the importance of prohibiting mobile phone use throughout the school day to improve behavior and mental health. [ more ]

Kqed

4 weeks ago

California

San Jose Leaders Ban Homeless Encampments Near Schools | KQED

Restrictions on homelessness near schools and RV parking approved in San José.

Focus on safety for students leads to new rules impacting homeless population. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

1 month ago

LA food

Friday's high school baseball and softball scores

Multiple high school baseball game results and scores are listed.

Various schools from different areas played against each other in recent matches. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

1 month ago

Los Angeles Rams

Friday's prep baseball and softball scores

Wide range of high school baseball game results.

Various cities and schools represented in the baseball scores. [ more ]

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London

Cleaner air for London's children as air filters to be rolled out to first 200 schools in the capital

London Mayor plans to install air filters in 200 schools to tackle pollution.

Decrease in schools with illegal NO2 pollution credited to Mayor's bold actions. [ more ]

www.hamhigh.co.uk

London

These are the safest areas to live in London, according to a new study

Harrow and Bexley are considered the safest places in London based on crime rates.

Sutton, Waltham Forest, and Havering are identified as the most family-friendly areas in London based on factors like school quality and available green spaces. [ more ]

Boston.com

No snow day for Newton after teachers strike

Dozens of school districts in Massachusetts canceled classes due to a nor'easter, but Newton's schools remained open.

The recent teachers strike left Newton Public Schools with little room for snow days and other cancellations, resulting in the nixing of four days of February break. [ more ]

New York Post

NYC politics

NYC schools to close Tuesday as Big Apple braces for winter storm

New York City public schools are going remote on Tuesday due to a winter storm forecast to bring significant snowfall.

Mayor Eric Adams announced the decision on Twitter, citing the expected 5-8 inches of snow with locally higher amounts. [ more ]

BKReader

NYC politics

Adams, Hochul Releases FY25 Budget

Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul released their fiscal 2025 budgets.

Adams reduced cuts to certain departments but proposed service cuts for schools. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

The nine schools in Kent where RAAC has been identified

Nine schools in Kent have identified reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC)

The Department for Education (DfE) plans to address RAAC challenges

234 education settings in England have been identified as having RAAC in their buildings [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

SJ students urged to pack flashlights, extra layers for school still being held during power outage

Tens of thousands still without power in the Bay Area, including schools

Some schools are still holding classes despite the lack of electricity [ more ]

New York Post

Hate crimes rose sharply since 2018 - schools third most common location for offenses: FBI

Schools were the third most common location for hate crimes, with 10% of all hate crimes in 2022 occurring between students on school campuses.

Elementary schools had more hate crimes than universities and colleges for every year cited. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Hate Crimes Reported in Schools Nearly Doubled Between 2018 and 2022

The number of reported hate crimes in schools and colleges nearly doubled between 2018 and 2022.

Black Americans were the most frequent victims of hate crimes in schools and colleges. [ more ]

www.france24.com

France news

Anti-Semitic acts nearly quadrupled last year in France, says Jewish organisation

Anti-Semitic acts in France nearly quadrupled in 2023 compared to the previous year, with 1,676 acts reported.

Almost 60% of these acts involved physical violence or threatening gestures, and 13% occurred in schools. [ more ]

www.eastbaytimes.com

AUSD Notes: Alameda schools realign COVID-19 policies with state's

The California Public Health Department has updated its protocols for COVID-19 positive individuals, including students and staff in schools.

Under the new protocols, students and staff who test positive and have symptoms must stay home until their symptoms are improving and they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours. [ more ]

HuffPost

Top GOP School Official Rants About Sexual Predators And Smears Educators

Oklahoma state superintendent of schools suggests teachers union and educators are allowing sexual misconduct against students.

Ryan Walters claims that radical leftists and teachers unions have turned schools into a haven for sexual predators. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Top London school taken to high court over prayer ban

A high-performing state school in England is facing a legal challenge for its ban on prayer rituals on school premises.

The school's ban on prayer has been deemed discriminatory by the Muslim pupil who brought the case, as it made her feel guilty and unhappy.

The school's prayer policy was implemented in response to abuse and harassment after pupils were seen praying in the school playground. [ more ]

New York Post

New York City

Teen girl, boy shot just steps away from NJ school in broad daylight attack: cops

A teenage girl and boy were shot in Newark in a daylight attack.

The motive for the shooting is still unknown. [ more ]

Databreaches

Privacy technologies

US School Shooter Emergency Plans Exposed in Raptor Technologies Data Leak

Thousands of emergency planning documents from US schools, including safety procedures for active shooter emergencies, were leaked in a trove of over 4 million records.

The leaked files contained highly sensitive information such as evacuation plans, details of students who pose a threat, medical records, court documents, and personal information of staff, students, and parents/guardians. [ more ]

New York Post

House Speaker Mike Johnson blasts Biden, Adams for 'abdication of duty' after migrants force NYC students from school

House Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes the Biden administration and Mayor Eric Adams for prioritizing the needs of migrants over students in Brooklyn.

Johnson emphasizes the need to secure the southern border and pass the Schools Not Shelters Act to protect students and schools from the effects of illegal immigration. [ more ]

Advocate.com

4 months ago

Books

Ayanna Pressley Introduces Bill to Counter Book Bans Nationwide

U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley introduces the Books Save Lives Act to combat book bans in schools and libraries.

The bill aims to ensure diverse book collections, enforce civil rights, and study the impact of book bans on underrepresented communities. [ more ]

RAIN News

4 months ago

Music

Brief application period for new Low Power FM (LPFM) Stations - RAIN News

The FCC has announced an open application period for new Low Power FM (LPFM) Radio Stations, starting on November 1.

LPFM stations are effective community outreach vehicles for nonprofits, schools, churches, and community centers. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

West London secondary confirmed as having Raac as school building crisis deepens

Over 100 schools, nurseries, and colleges in England have been found to have collapse-risk concrete, leading to classroom closures.

Barnet and Southgate College and Featherstone High School are among the institutions with at-risk concrete. [ more ]

The Sacramento Bee

Handcuffed and sent to the ER - for misbehavior: Schools are sending more kids to the hospital

Some schools are sending students to the emergency room for psychiatric evaluations in response to behaviors caused by bullying or frustration over assignments.

Black students and students with disabilities are disproportionately affected by these removals. [ more ]

Axios

Coronavirus

Scoop: Biden administration sending free COVID tests to schools

The Biden administration will allow all schools to order free COVID-19 tests from the federal government.

Uptake of updated COVID vaccines has been sluggish, making timely testing more critical during respiratory virus season. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Schools providing fourth emergency service' feeding families in need study

Food charity in schools is becoming mainstream across England as a response to the cost-of-living crisis and welfare cutbacks.

Schools are stepping in to provide food aid due to spiraling food prices and lack of welfare state support.

Food support systems within schools are now well-organized and likely here to stay. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Plan to ban pupils changing gender dropped' but teachers won't have to use pronouns

Ministers in the UK have dropped plans to ban pupils from changing their gender identity in schools after being warned it would be illegal.

New guidance for schools will allow children to socially transition with their parents' consent, but teachers and pupils will not be compelled to address children by their chosen pronoun.

The U-turn comes after the attorney general warned that a ban on social transitioning would breach the Equality Act and require new laws. [ more ]

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Government expected to permit children to change names and pronouns in schools, report claims

UK government's trans guidance for schools could allow pupils to change names and pronouns.

Previously leaked plans may be changed to allow new names, pronouns, and uniform changes.

Guidance has been promised since 2018 and has faced controversy and delays. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Ofsted chief inspector warns against divisive' political campaigns in schools

It is important to prevent divisive political campaigns within schools.

Teachers should not involve students in contentious political activities.

Political impartiality is necessary to ensure every child feels comfortable in school. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Social contract between schools and parents fractured', watchdog warns

Worsening pupil behaviour and high absences suggest a fractured social contract between parents and schools.

Schools are noticing more pupil absences on Mondays and Fridays.

Teachers are dealing with more disruptive behaviour from students. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

DfE's lack of information on schools concrete crisis shocking', says MPs

MPs criticize lack of detail on crumbling concrete crisis in schools.

700,000 pupils are learning in schools that need major rebuilding or refurbishment.

Department for Education lacks basic information on concrete crisis in schools. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Senior Tory disappointed' as Government refuses to back sex education strategy

The UK government has declined to back a key recommendation to introduce a new sex education strategy targeted at boys to tackle harassment in schools.

The government's response to the recommendation has been criticized as lacking urgency.

The government is currently conducting a review of relationships, sex, and health education (RSHE) and will update teacher training modules once the revised guidance is published. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Health

Out of medicines, care: Gaza's cancer patients face death amid Israel war

Cancer patients in the Gaza Strip are living in catastrophic health conditions due to a lack of treatment and care.

The UN-run schools housing displaced Palestinians are inadequate for housing sick patients, lacking basic necessities like electricity and clean water.

The Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital, the only one for cancer treatment in Gaza, shut down its services due to a lack of fuel and damage from Israeli attacks. [ more ]

euronews

Mobile phones in the classroom: Spain joins European crackdown

Spain is cracking down on mobile phone use in schools, introducing total bans or highly regulating the devices.

One out of four countries has approved laws banning mobile phone use in classrooms. [ more ]

www.thelocal.com

'Fear and anger': How Berlin's schools are impacted by Mideast war

German education ministries urge schools to respond sensitively to the recent conflict in Israel

Tensions rise in Berlin's Neukolln district with violent pro-Palestinian protests

German government warns of growing anti-Semitism and the need to address it in schools [ more ]

WSJ