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San Jose parents upset over special ed program consolidation - San Jose Spotlight

The San Jose Unified School District is closing several Special Day Class programs due to low enrollment, prompting backlash from parents over lack of involvement.

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Budget cuts leave school board member confused

Financial constraints have led to the cancellation of summer school, raising concerns among parents about its impact on students, especially those with special needs.

Oregon School Leaders on Leave After 2 Teachers Charged With Sex Abuse

Failing to report previous allegations led to the arrest of teachers for sexual abuse, igniting community outrage and calls for accountability in the school district.

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The San Francisco Unified School District faces severe financial challenges, prompting candidates to propose urgent changes to improve education and enrollment.

Black students sue New York school after teacher asks if they are 'pure-bred'

A New York school district faces a lawsuit after a teacher made racist comments towards Black students without facing disciplinary action.

Suit says Sequoia high school district allowed antisemitism to flourish

The lawsuit highlights systemic failures in addressing rising antisemitism in schools, creating a hostile environment for Jewish students.

A school banned a disabled student's service dog. His parents are suing.

The Dietz family is suing the Germantown school district after their service dog was banned, which they argue violates disability rights.

Budget cuts leave school board member confused

Financial constraints have led to the cancellation of summer school, raising concerns among parents about its impact on students, especially those with special needs.

Oregon School Leaders on Leave After 2 Teachers Charged With Sex Abuse

Failing to report previous allegations led to the arrest of teachers for sexual abuse, igniting community outrage and calls for accountability in the school district.

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The San Francisco Unified School District faces severe financial challenges, prompting candidates to propose urgent changes to improve education and enrollment.

Black students sue New York school after teacher asks if they are 'pure-bred'

A New York school district faces a lawsuit after a teacher made racist comments towards Black students without facing disciplinary action.

Suit says Sequoia high school district allowed antisemitism to flourish

The lawsuit highlights systemic failures in addressing rising antisemitism in schools, creating a hostile environment for Jewish students.

A school banned a disabled student's service dog. His parents are suing.

The Dietz family is suing the Germantown school district after their service dog was banned, which they argue violates disability rights.

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Editorial: Voters should reject San Jose Unified's latest tax measure

San Jose Unified School District is pushing for a second levy despite declining enrollment and increased expenditures, urging voters to reconsider before voting on Measure A.

Editorial: Vote no on Acalanes school district's manipulative Measure T tax

Measure T imposes a new parcel tax despite existing taxes, aiming for low voter turnout to facilitate its passing.

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California school superintendent asked to resign amid transgender athletes controversy

Community clashes over transgender rights and free speech lead to demands for Superintendent Renee Hill's resignation amid lawsuit alleging infringement on students' rights.

Heads of Sunnyvale schools, public safety department to retire

Sunnyvale School District seeks a new superintendent after Dr. Gallagher's retirement announcement.

DPS Chief Phan Ngo retires; the city begins nationwide search for his replacement.

Fremont High students' artworks to be featured in ArtNow exhibition.

California school superintendent asked to resign amid transgender athletes controversy

Community clashes over transgender rights and free speech lead to demands for Superintendent Renee Hill's resignation amid lawsuit alleging infringement on students' rights.

Heads of Sunnyvale schools, public safety department to retire

Sunnyvale School District seeks a new superintendent after Dr. Gallagher's retirement announcement.

DPS Chief Phan Ngo retires; the city begins nationwide search for his replacement.

Fremont High students' artworks to be featured in ArtNow exhibition.

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Sheriff 'suspended enforcement' of some Miami school bus camera tickets after complaints

Miami-Dade's bus safety program fines many drivers erroneously, complicating contestation processes, leading to unwarranted payments.

School board takes credit cards away from superintendent

Superintendent Beth Polito's credit cards have been revoked amid a spending investigation by the District Attorney and local education office.

Superintendent fired after her daughter's softball rival alleged retaliation

Marian Kim Phelps, a school district superintendent, allegedly bullied and disciplined a student perceived as a rival to her daughter, leading to her firing.

Investigation into alleged bullying by Antioch maintenance director still ongoing, could take months

The fate of maintenance supervisor Kenneth Turnage II remains uncertain amid serious allegations of bullying and harassment within the Antioch Unified School District.

Antioch school superintendent calls for outside investigation into district's handling of boss bullying case

Superintendent calls for independent investigation into handling of employee complaints.

Sheriff 'suspended enforcement' of some Miami school bus camera tickets after complaints

Miami-Dade's bus safety program fines many drivers erroneously, complicating contestation processes, leading to unwarranted payments.

School board takes credit cards away from superintendent

Superintendent Beth Polito's credit cards have been revoked amid a spending investigation by the District Attorney and local education office.

Superintendent fired after her daughter's softball rival alleged retaliation

Marian Kim Phelps, a school district superintendent, allegedly bullied and disciplined a student perceived as a rival to her daughter, leading to her firing.

Investigation into alleged bullying by Antioch maintenance director still ongoing, could take months

The fate of maintenance supervisor Kenneth Turnage II remains uncertain amid serious allegations of bullying and harassment within the Antioch Unified School District.

Antioch school superintendent calls for outside investigation into district's handling of boss bullying case

Superintendent calls for independent investigation into handling of employee complaints.

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Nine former Rosemead High School students sue, alleging sexual abuse by district employees

Students suing school district for alleged sexual abuse,

64-year-old high school woodshop teacher accused of sex acts with student, CA cops say

A 64-year-old teacher was arrested for alleged sexual acts with a student, highlighting ongoing concerns of misconduct in schools.

Nine former Rosemead High School students sue, alleging sexual abuse by district employees

Students suing school district for alleged sexual abuse,

64-year-old high school woodshop teacher accused of sex acts with student, CA cops say

A 64-year-old teacher was arrested for alleged sexual acts with a student, highlighting ongoing concerns of misconduct in schools.

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14-year-old Black student and his mother file $10 million claim against California school district after multiple attacks, lawyers say

A $10 million claim has been filed against LAUSD regarding a student's allegations of repeated racist attacks.

SF Unified students among victims who received racist text messages across US

Racist text messages targeting Black individuals have surged nationally, affecting students in San Francisco and beyond.

High-ranking Calif. school district accused of allowing abuse, mistreatment

The Palo Alto Unified School District is being accused of failing to protect a 10-year-old boy from abuse and retaliation in an after-school program.

14-year-old Black student and his mother file $10 million claim against California school district after multiple attacks, lawyers say

A $10 million claim has been filed against LAUSD regarding a student's allegations of repeated racist attacks.

SF Unified students among victims who received racist text messages across US

Racist text messages targeting Black individuals have surged nationally, affecting students in San Francisco and beyond.

High-ranking Calif. school district accused of allowing abuse, mistreatment

The Palo Alto Unified School District is being accused of failing to protect a 10-year-old boy from abuse and retaliation in an after-school program.

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In wake of theater closure, Mass. city launching all-out attack on mice in schools

Methuen schools are actively addressing a rodent problem with cleanliness plans and sealing entry points, reflecting community and school commitment to resolution.

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Hearing set for former Bay Area elementary school teacher facing child sex charges

Matthew Joseph Shelton faces serious child molestation charges, with a preliminary hearing deciding his potential trial.

Legal battles over public record disclosures highlight issues of transparency in education versus minors' privacy.

Marin teacher accused of child molestation

Allegations of child molestation led to the arrest of a Mill Valley School District teacher, who was released on bail.

Hearing set for former Bay Area elementary school teacher facing child sex charges

Matthew Joseph Shelton faces serious child molestation charges, with a preliminary hearing deciding his potential trial.

Legal battles over public record disclosures highlight issues of transparency in education versus minors' privacy.

Marin teacher accused of child molestation

Allegations of child molestation led to the arrest of a Mill Valley School District teacher, who was released on bail.

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Berkeley Wire

The future of Berkeley's leadership is uncertain after DA Pamela Price's departure, creating expectations for her successor.

Berkeley school district's $13.5 million settlement for misconduct claims signals a pressing need for policy reform.

'All of a sudden, poof!': Complaints up, savings down as fallout from school district's $50 million energy contract continues

The Mt. Diablo Unified School District's $50 million energy project has not met promised savings and has resulted in increased electricity consumption.

Schneider Electric blames solar system degradation for increased energy use, while the district struggles with rising maintenance demands.

West Valley high school district gets federal grant for students affected by landslide

The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District received a $92,880 grant to support students affected by a landslide, facilitating their transportation to school.

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Lawsuit filed against Bay Area school district for alleged antisemitism on campuses

The Sequoia Unified High School District is accused of not protecting Jewish students from a hostile environment, leading to a lawsuit by parents.

Teachers union rejects 5.5% raise, strike looms

The Las Lomitas School District faces a potential strike due to unresolved salary negotiations between the school board and teachers' union.

Election 2024: Meet the candidates running for Oakland school board District 7

East Oakland's District 7 faces a significant school funding deficit and declining student enrollment, necessitating urgent improvements.

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San Jose Unified school board calls special meeting to vote on $1.2 million facilities bond

School district considers $1.2M bond for facilities improvements and affordable housing for teachers.

City wants more land at Cubberley to build a community center

Palo Alto has a tentative agreement to expand its Cubberley campus for a community center, pending approval from the city council and school board.

San Jose Unified school board calls special meeting to vote on $1.2 million facilities bond

School district considers $1.2M bond for facilities improvements and affordable housing for teachers.

City wants more land at Cubberley to build a community center

Palo Alto has a tentative agreement to expand its Cubberley campus for a community center, pending approval from the city council and school board.

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SF mayor's office steps in to help as school district faces $400M budget deficit, closures

San Francisco's Unified School District faces a $400 million deficit, prompting mayoral intervention for fiscal stability.

Andover educators vote no-confidence in superintendent in wake of post-strike layoffs

Educators in Andover support no-confidence vote against district superintendent amid budget deficit.

SF mayor's office steps in to help as school district faces $400M budget deficit, closures

San Francisco's Unified School District faces a $400 million deficit, prompting mayoral intervention for fiscal stability.

Andover educators vote no-confidence in superintendent in wake of post-strike layoffs

Educators in Andover support no-confidence vote against district superintendent amid budget deficit.

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Pasadena school district dives into redevelopment business

The school district is repurposing a closed school into housing to address affordable housing demands for its employees.

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School ordered to pay trans man $4 million after he was barred from boys' restroom

In a discrimination case, a trans man in Missouri won over $4 million after being denied access to the correct bathroom.

New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds school policy against forced outing

The New Hampshire Supreme Court upheld a school policy affirming transgender students' privacy and identity rights against parental claims.

SCOTUS refuses to hear case from parents who objected to school's transgender support plans in DC suburbs

The Supreme Court declined to review an appeal from parents alleging their suburban school district was concealing transgender support plans for students.

School ordered to pay trans man $4 million after he was barred from boys' restroom

In a discrimination case, a trans man in Missouri won over $4 million after being denied access to the correct bathroom.

New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds school policy against forced outing

The New Hampshire Supreme Court upheld a school policy affirming transgender students' privacy and identity rights against parental claims.

SCOTUS refuses to hear case from parents who objected to school's transgender support plans in DC suburbs

The Supreme Court declined to review an appeal from parents alleging their suburban school district was concealing transgender support plans for students.

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Gay ex-student sues school district for allegedly failing to stop bullying

The lawsuit underscores systemic failures in addressing and preventing anti-LGBTQ+ bullying in schools.

Free Rides for Parsippany Commuters for the Week of August 26th

Superintendent Dr. Sutter waives classroom capacity limits to ensure educational access for all students amidst rising enrollment.

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Illinois Woman Is Sentenced to Nine Years for Stealing $1.5 Million in Chicken Wings

A former food service director stole over $1 million in chicken wings meant for students and was sentenced to nine years in prison.

Chicago woman gets nine-year sentence for stealing $1.5m in chicken wings

A school district official in Chicago was sentenced to nine years in jail for stealing $1.5 million worth of chicken wings.

Illinois Woman Is Sentenced to Nine Years for Stealing $1.5 Million in Chicken Wings

A former food service director stole over $1 million in chicken wings meant for students and was sentenced to nine years in prison.

Chicago woman gets nine-year sentence for stealing $1.5m in chicken wings

A school district official in Chicago was sentenced to nine years in jail for stealing $1.5 million worth of chicken wings.

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Following 'mock slave trade,' AG Campbell issues action plan for Southwick schools

Campbell's office and school officials collaborate to combat racist bullying in Southwick school district.

School district sues Gov. Newsom over new gender-identity law

School district in California files lawsuit against new law banning disclosure of student's gender identity changes to parents.

Public school tried to ban student's lesbian art work because it's "offensive" to Christians

The article highlights a controversy in a Virginia school district over a student's queer art exhibition, showcasing the struggle with religious trauma and acceptance.

Fact-checking Megyn Kelly's claim that a Utah Middle school allows students to be 'terrorized' by 'furries' - Poynter

Accusations against a Utah school district for allowing students to act like animals and 'furries.'

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San Jose parents upset over special ed program consolidation - San Jose Spotlight

Budget cuts leave school board member confused

Oregon School Leaders on Leave After 2 Teachers Charged With Sex Abuse

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Black students sue New York school after teacher asks if they are 'pure-bred'

Suit says Sequoia high school district allowed antisemitism to flourish

A school banned a disabled student's service dog. His parents are suing.

Budget cuts leave school board member confused

Oregon School Leaders on Leave After 2 Teachers Charged With Sex Abuse

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Black students sue New York school after teacher asks if they are 'pure-bred'

Suit says Sequoia high school district allowed antisemitism to flourish

A school banned a disabled student's service dog. His parents are suing.

Editorial: Voters should reject San Jose Unified's latest tax measure

Editorial: Vote no on Acalanes school district's manipulative Measure T tax

California school superintendent asked to resign amid transgender athletes controversy

Heads of Sunnyvale schools, public safety department to retire

California school superintendent asked to resign amid transgender athletes controversy

Heads of Sunnyvale schools, public safety department to retire

Sheriff 'suspended enforcement' of some Miami school bus camera tickets after complaints

School board takes credit cards away from superintendent

Superintendent fired after her daughter's softball rival alleged retaliation

Investigation into alleged bullying by Antioch maintenance director still ongoing, could take months

Antioch school superintendent calls for outside investigation into district's handling of boss bullying case

Sheriff 'suspended enforcement' of some Miami school bus camera tickets after complaints

School board takes credit cards away from superintendent

Superintendent fired after her daughter's softball rival alleged retaliation

Investigation into alleged bullying by Antioch maintenance director still ongoing, could take months

Antioch school superintendent calls for outside investigation into district's handling of boss bullying case

Nine former Rosemead High School students sue, alleging sexual abuse by district employees

64-year-old high school woodshop teacher accused of sex acts with student, CA cops say

Nine former Rosemead High School students sue, alleging sexual abuse by district employees

64-year-old high school woodshop teacher accused of sex acts with student, CA cops say

14-year-old Black student and his mother file $10 million claim against California school district after multiple attacks, lawyers say

SF Unified students among victims who received racist text messages across US

High-ranking Calif. school district accused of allowing abuse, mistreatment

14-year-old Black student and his mother file $10 million claim against California school district after multiple attacks, lawyers say

SF Unified students among victims who received racist text messages across US

High-ranking Calif. school district accused of allowing abuse, mistreatment

In wake of theater closure, Mass. city launching all-out attack on mice in schools

Hearing set for former Bay Area elementary school teacher facing child sex charges

Marin teacher accused of child molestation

Hearing set for former Bay Area elementary school teacher facing child sex charges

Marin teacher accused of child molestation

Berkeley Wire

'All of a sudden, poof!': Complaints up, savings down as fallout from school district's $50 million energy contract continues

West Valley high school district gets federal grant for students affected by landslide

Lawsuit filed against Bay Area school district for alleged antisemitism on campuses

Teachers union rejects 5.5% raise, strike looms

Election 2024: Meet the candidates running for Oakland school board District 7

San Jose Unified school board calls special meeting to vote on $1.2 million facilities bond

City wants more land at Cubberley to build a community center

San Jose Unified school board calls special meeting to vote on $1.2 million facilities bond

City wants more land at Cubberley to build a community center

SF mayor's office steps in to help as school district faces $400M budget deficit, closures

Andover educators vote no-confidence in superintendent in wake of post-strike layoffs

SF mayor's office steps in to help as school district faces $400M budget deficit, closures

Andover educators vote no-confidence in superintendent in wake of post-strike layoffs

Pasadena school district dives into redevelopment business

School ordered to pay trans man $4 million after he was barred from boys' restroom

New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds school policy against forced outing

SCOTUS refuses to hear case from parents who objected to school's transgender support plans in DC suburbs

School ordered to pay trans man $4 million after he was barred from boys' restroom

New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds school policy against forced outing

SCOTUS refuses to hear case from parents who objected to school's transgender support plans in DC suburbs

Gay ex-student sues school district for allegedly failing to stop bullying

Free Rides for Parsippany Commuters for the Week of August 26th

Illinois Woman Is Sentenced to Nine Years for Stealing $1.5 Million in Chicken Wings

Chicago woman gets nine-year sentence for stealing $1.5m in chicken wings

Illinois Woman Is Sentenced to Nine Years for Stealing $1.5 Million in Chicken Wings

Chicago woman gets nine-year sentence for stealing $1.5m in chicken wings

Following 'mock slave trade,' AG Campbell issues action plan for Southwick schools

School district sues Gov. Newsom over new gender-identity law

Public school tried to ban student's lesbian art work because it's "offensive" to Christians

Fact-checking Megyn Kelly's claim that a Utah Middle school allows students to be 'terrorized' by 'furries' - Poynter

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