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LAUSD 5K Health and Wellness Festival a success
The Los Angeles USD (LASUSD) 5K Health and Wellness Festival took place at Dodger Stadium, promoting fitness and mental health as the community recovers from recent fires. LAUSD Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, who participated in the run, expressed the event’s spirit, saying, “When 10,000 people who believe in LAUSD come together, we’re looking at 10,000…
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$13m boost for active transport projects
The California Transportation Commission has awarded $13m to four Active Transportation programs in Marina, Seaside, and Salinas, as announced by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County. “These awards demonstrate what we can accomplish when local communities, schools, and regional partners work together,” said TAMC Executive Director Todd Muck. The funding includes $9.4m for the Broadway…
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Teachers urge Hernando Schools board for more support
During a recent Hernando School District board meeting, teachers expressed frustration over insufficient support from the board. Melinda Cook, a teacher with 23 years of experience, said: “Thirty-one years and we’re still not budgeting for the people who are in our schools.” Concerns were raised about low morale and ongoing contract negotiations, with HCTA president…
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School board debates immigration resolution
The Placentia-Yorba Linda USD board recently faced significant opposition regarding a proposed resolution supporting federal law enforcement, including ICE. Trustee Leandra Blades argued for the resolution, stating, “The resolution is not just discussing ICE, it’s talking about federal, state and local law enforcement because all of them come onto our campuses.” However, the board majority…
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Former NYPD school safety chief charged in bribery scheme
Kevin Taylor, the former head of the New York Police Department’s School Safety Division, has been charged with soliciting bribes in exchange for helping steer city contracts to a Florida businessman, federal prosecutors said. Taylor, 52, allegedly received tens of thousands of dollars in cash, luxury hotel stays, a helicopter ride and Broadway tickets from…
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Federal policy clarifies that teachers may join students in prayer
The U.S. Department of Education has released new guidance emphasizing the rights of students and teachers to express their religious beliefs in public schools. This guidance allows for prayer as long as it does not disrupt school activities or coerce participation. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said: “Our Constitution safeguards the free exercise of religion…
