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Uvalde, Texas School Shooting: 19 Children, 2 Teachers Killed, Suspected Shooter Dead
Salvador Ramos,18, killed multiple children and a teacher at an elementary school in Uvalde, a small city located 80 miles west of San Antonio, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said.
National School Board Association Draft Letter Asked Biden for Military to Get Involved Against Parents
If you’re wondering if parents are having an effect on the nation’s public schools, here’s your answer. It…
Asian Americans Flex Their Voting Power in SF School Board Recall
Proponents of the recall courted voters through Mandarin and Cantonese ads, emphasized the board's role in changing admissions policies and amplified outrage over Collins' old tweets, according to KQED.
San Francisco Recalls 3 School Board Members: ‘A Clear Message’
The recall was started in January 2021, after the board voted to rename 44 schools that honored Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein — public figures the board claimed were linked to racism and sexism.
New Mexico Governor Becomes Substitute Teacher Amid School Staffing Shortage
At the time, she said the decision was the result of "extreme staffing shortages due to a surge in COVID-19 cases."
Putting Children First
Clarice Schillinger joins The Foreign Desk Editor-In-Chief and Founder Lisa Daftari to discuss how Schillinger is helping elect…
Albuquerque Schools Remain Closed for Second Day Following Cyber Attack
Malicious cyber hackers, usually operating from out of the country, have been increasingly targeting schools in recent years, especially during the pandemic. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said in August and September 2020, K-12 schools made up 57 percent of all ransomware attacks.
Teachers Unions Across Country Cite COVID Surge to Demand Halt to In-Person Learning
Teachers unions in states like Connecticut, Massachusetts and Illinois have pushed for a return to remote learning
MI School District Suggests Joining BLM Protests, Warns Calling Us ‘Land of Opportunity’ is ‘Microaggression’
Michigan school district encourages joining BLM protests to become 'equity' ally.
LA School Board Fires 500 Employees Lacking COVID Shot
From: Voice of America The Los Angeles Unified School District has fired nearly 500 employees for refusing to…