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Northern Ireland’s schools told to continue providing RE based on ‘holy scriptures’
Following a U.K. Supreme Court ruling which found that religious education (RE) and collective worship in Northern Ireland schools have failed to comply with human rights law, Minister for Education Paul Givan has issued guidance to school leaders insisting that “both Religious Education and collective worship continue to be a legal requirement,” and that the…
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Judge blocks President Trump’s desegregation rollback
The Trump administration’s initiative to overturn longstanding school desegregation orders is encountering resistance from U.S. District Judge Dee Drell in Louisiana. The Concordia Parish school system and state officials filed an appeal after Drell rejected their attempt to dismiss a desegregation case dating back to 1965, which was initiated by Black families seeking access to…
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Cellphone bans found to improve teacher well-being
Preliminary findings from a study conducted by researchers at Kennesaw State University indicate that cellphone bans in middle schools may enhance teacher well-being and reduce stress levels. Mei-Lin Chang, a professor of educational research, noted: “What I’ve found in my other research where we look at teacher burnout is that a lot of them are…
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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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Students take the stand in NYC
A month-long moot court program in New York City provides high school students with a unique opportunity to engage in legal proceedings, enhancing their understanding of government. Participants, such as Magda Khedr from Susan E. Wagner High School, argue fictional cases before law students from Fordham University. Khedr stated: “We contend that the search of…
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Special education leaders and disability advocates unite to defend IDEA
On Thursday more than 850 local, state and national organizations, led by the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates and the Council of Administrators of Special Education, released a joint commitment to support federal special education law, and to oppose any move that separates services for students with disabilities from the U.S. Department of Education….
