Author: Admin
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Milwaukee Public Schools chief outlines challenges and priorities after first year in role
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius has described her first year in the role as “challenging,” grading her performance a B or B+, as she navigated financial mismanagement, a $46m budget overspend, infrastructure issues including lead paint removal, and ongoing tensions with the teachers’ union. Cassellius has begun implementing cost-cutting measures and reallocating resources toward…
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SCOTUS takes up case on faith-based schools, LGBTQ+ access, and public funding
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a significant case examining whether Colorado can deny state-funded preschool subsidies to Catholic schools that do not comply with nondiscrimination rules requiring admission of LGBTQ+ families. The case stems from a broader legal challenge by administrators of two Catholic preschools, who argue that the state’s conditions for…
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Dispute escalates over student privacy and parental rights in Maryland schools
A conservative legal group has filed a federal complaint against Montgomery County Public Schools, arguing that its gender identity guidelines violate constitutional rights and federal privacy laws by limiting what information is shared with parents. The policy allows students to keep their gender identity private and directs staff to assess potential risks before informing families,…
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Bible stays in school libraries
The Redlands Unified School District board recently voted to retain the King James Bible in school libraries after a two-hour debate. The discussion highlighted concerns about the inconsistency of banning certain books with sexual content while keeping the Bible, which contains controversial themes. Board member Melissa Ayala-Quintero said: “The intent of the challenge was not…
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Back to the classroom: A professor’s journey
Nathan A. Stevenson, Ph.D., an associate professor of special education at Kent State University, emphasizes the importance of professors engaging in substitute teaching to maintain their connection with K-12 education. He notes: “It is easily one of the best decisions of my career.” By stepping back into the classroom, Stevenson sharpens his instructional skills, combats…
