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Ohio schools take a stand on cellphones
Ohio has enacted a law mandating public school districts, charter schools, and STEM schools to prohibit cellphone use by students starting January 1, 2026, with exceptions for emergencies and medical conditions. However, private schools are not bound by this law, although many have already implemented their own restrictions. For instance, Cincinnati Country Day School requires…
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Pennsylvania judge orders charter school closure
In a significant ruling, Judge Chad Kenney of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ordered the closure of Memphis Street Academy Charter School due to its failure to meet academic standards. The school, which has been operating under an expired charter since 2022, faced scrutiny for poor performance, with only 5% of students achieving proficient scores…
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Chicago Public Schools announces over 1,450 staff layoffs
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has laid off over 1,450 school-based staff, including 432 teachers, as part of efforts to address a $734m budget deficit. According to Ben Felton, CPS chief talent officer, 123 special education teachers and up to 300 special education classroom assistants will be eligible for retention pools, allowing them to be paid…
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Massachusetts moves to ban cellphones
Massachusetts is on the verge of implementing a statewide ban on cellphones in schools, a move that has garnered support from lawmakers and parents alike. The bill, spearheaded by state Senator Julian Cyr, aims to prohibit cellphone use from the start to the end of the school day. Senate President Karen Spilka stated, “The cellphone…
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Supreme Court opt-out ruling sparks classroom confusion
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling on June 27 that allows parents to excuse their children from LGBTQ-themed storybooks in classrooms has raised concerns among educators. Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. stated that denying parents this right “unconstitutionally burdened” their ability to guide their children’s religious upbringing. David Stein, president of the Montgomery County Education Association,…
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New Madison County school eases overcrowding worries
Parents in Madison County have expressed relief at the announcement of a new Hazel Green Middle School is set to address overcrowding issues. Amy Cochran, a local resident, expressed her concerns about overcrowding, commenting: “It’s too crowded, and those kids are on top of each other, and they fight more…it’s just going to be so…
