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Schools face rise in AI deepfakes
Schools are increasingly confronting the issue of students using artificial intelligence (AI) to create sexually explicit deepfakes of their peers. This problem was notably highlighted in a Louisiana middle school, where two boys were charged after AI-generated nude images circulated, leading to one victim’s expulsion for fighting. Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre stated: “This incident…
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U.S. judge halts layoffs at multiple federal agencies
A U.S. federal judge has ruled to block hundreds of layoffs by the Trump administration across several government agencies, stating the moves violated a law tied to ending the recent 43-day government shutdown. Judge Susan Illston said the State and Education departments must halt planned job cuts, while ordering reinstatement of about 300 workers already…
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San Dieguito Union High School District to overhaul foundation oversight
Following an investigation by two students at Canyon Crest Academy, the San Dieguito Union High School District in California is drafting new regulations for its high school foundations. These foundations, which operate independently and generate millions in donations, have lacked district oversight. A report revealed that 25% of funds intended for student clubs were redirected…
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Columbus City Schools board to vote on demolitions
The Columbus City Schools (CCS) board is scheduled to vote on December 16 regarding the demolition of four recently closed buildings: Broadleigh Elementary, Buckeye Middle School, the McGuffey Road facility housing Columbus Alternative High School, and Moler Elementary. Board President Michael Cole said that the decision is driven by the costs associated with maintaining unused…
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Afterschool nutrition participation lags behind pre-pandemic level
A new report from the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) has found that millions of children are still missing out on afterschool meals and snacks, with participation in federal Afterschool Nutrition Programs falling short of pre-pandemic levels. In October 2024, 1.26m children received afterschool suppers and 1.24m received snacks, well below the reach needed….
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Ross School District reaches tentative agreement with teacher union
A tentative agreement has been reached between the Ross Local School District’s teachers union, and the Ohio-based district’s board of education, after 10 months of negotiations. The Ross Education Association (REA), representing nearly 150 teachers and staff, will vote on the agreement, which will be ratified at the board’s meeting on December 18. The negotiations…
