Pete Hegseth, a nominee for Defense Secretary, could reshape the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) school system, which serves 67,000 military-connected children worldwide. Hegseth has long championed integrating patriotic education and Christian theology into the curriculum, aligning with principles from the Trump-era 1776 Commission. Conservative leaders view DODEA as a federal model for overhauling…

A middle school in Paso Robles, Lewis Flamson Junior High School, experienced a lockdown on Thursday due to a false alarm. At approximately 12:50 p.m., a student reported hearing about a person with a firearm near the campus, prompting the school to notify the Paso Robles Police Department. Police quickly arrived, secured the area, and…

Sonoma Valley USD has expressed disappointment over the failure to reach an agreement with the Valley of the Moon Teachers Association (VMTA) during impasse mediation, now moving to the fact-finding process. The district’s leadership emphasized their commitment to bargaining in good faith, stating: “The District has worked diligently on behalf of its students and employees.”…

On Monday night, Malibu residents were forced to evacuate as the Franklin Fire erupted, fueled by strong winds. The fire, which began near Malibu Creek State Park, quickly spread to over 2,700 acres by Tuesday afternoon. Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone stated: “We’d really like to button this fire up and get some…

Black students in Marin County are set to meet with Assemblymember Damon Connolly to advocate for stricter laws against racist behavior in schools. The online meeting, scheduled for Thursday, will include members from Black student unions at local high schools. Emily Uhlhorn, a trustee from Tamalpais UHSD, emphasized the importance of addressing racist acts, saying:…

First Light Safety Technology recently conducted a study to evaluate the effectiveness of their illuminated stop arms on school buses, addressing the growing issue of illegal passings. The study involved 15 school districts known for high violation rates, with data collected before and after the installation of the stop arms. Brett Kuchciak, specification and compliance…