News


National News

Page 49 of 58

Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, Oct. 14-20

Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, Oct. 14-20

Saturday, October 21st, 2023

via The New York Times

A lot of players had nonanswers for this week's toughest word.

Racism

KBRA Assigns BBB Rating to Board of Education of the City of Chicago, Unlimited Tax GO Bonds (Dedicated Revenues), Series 2023A; Affirms Rating for Parity Bonds; Outlook Remains Stable

KBRA Assigns BBB Rating to Board of Education of the City of Chicago, Unlimited Tax GO Bonds (Dedicated Revenues), Series 2023A; Affirms Rating for Parity Bonds; Outlook Remains Stable

Friday, October 20th, 2023

via The Associated Press

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 20, 2023-- KBRA assigns a long-term rating of BBB with a Stable Outlook to the Board of Education of the City of Chicago's Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds (Dedicated Revenues), Series 2023A .

School Board – General

Oklahoma attorney general sues to stop US’s first public religious school

Oklahoma attorney general sues to stop US’s first public religious school

Friday, October 20th, 2023

via The Associated Press

Oklahoma's Republican attorney general has filed a lawsuit to stop what would be the nation's first publicly funded religious school.

School Board – General

Lafayette Parish Schools elevate interim superintendent to post permanently

Lafayette Parish Schools elevate interim superintendent to post permanently

Friday, October 20th, 2023

via The Associated Press

The interim leader of public schools in a southwest Louisiana parish has been selected to serve as the district's next superintendent.

School Board – General

Ohio court OKs GOP-backed education overhaul, says stalling would cause ‘chaos’ as lawsuit continues

Ohio court OKs GOP-backed education overhaul, says stalling would cause ‘chaos’ as lawsuit continues

Friday, October 20th, 2023

via The Associated Press

A Republican-backed overhaul of Ohio's public education system can continue operating even as a lawsuit claiming it violates the state constitution makes its way through the courts.

School Board – General

Jacksonville, Fla., grapples with how to overcome its racist past

Jacksonville, Fla., grapples with how to overcome its racist past

Friday, October 20th, 2023

via The Washington Post

Nearly two months after a triple killing motivated by racial hatred, the city's Black community wonders when Jacksonville will truly confront its past.

School Board – General

On Israel, Progressive Jews Feel Abandoned by Their Left-Wing Allies

On Israel, Progressive Jews Feel Abandoned by Their Left-Wing Allies

Friday, October 20th, 2023

via The New York Times

Jewish leaders and voters said they were taken aback to discover that many of their ideological allies saw them as oppressors who deserved blame following the Israel attacks.

School Board – General

Judge blocks California school district policy to notify parents if their child changes pronouns

Judge blocks California school district policy to notify parents if their child changes pronouns

Thursday, October 19th, 2023

via The Associated Press

A judge has ruled to continue halting parts of a Southern California school district policy requiring school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identity at school.

School Board – General

Desperate and disaffected, Argentines to vote whether upstart Milei leads them into the unknown

Desperate and disaffected, Argentines to vote whether upstart Milei leads them into the unknown

Thursday, October 19th, 2023

via The Washington Post

Millions of disaffected voters in Argentina are planning to cast their ballots Sunday for right-wing populist and self-described anarcho-capitalist, Javier Milei

Sex Education

Lawsuit dropped after school board changes course, adopts Youngkin’s transgender student policy

Lawsuit dropped after school board changes course, adopts Youngkin’s transgender student policy

Wednesday, October 18th, 2023

via The Washington Post

A lawsuit filed last month relating to Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's new policies on transgender students will be dropped

School Board – General

US Rep. Debbie Lesko won’t seek re-election in Arizona next year

US Rep. Debbie Lesko won’t seek re-election in Arizona next year

Tuesday, October 17th, 2023

via The Associated Press

U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko will not run for office next year. The Arizona Republican announced Tuesday that she has decided to spend more time with family.

School Board – General

Many frustrated Argentines pinning hopes on firebrand populist Javier Milei in presidential race

Many frustrated Argentines pinning hopes on firebrand populist Javier Milei in presidential race

Monday, October 16th, 2023

via The Associated Press

Javier Milei is a right-wing populist who admires former U.S. President Donald Trump and made a name for himself by shouting against Argentina's 'political caste' on television.

Sex Education

Stoneman Douglas High shooting site visited one last time by lawmakers and educators

Stoneman Douglas High shooting site visited one last time by lawmakers and educators

Sunday, October 15th, 2023

via The Associated Press

Florida lawmakers and education leaders from several states have taken what is likely to be the final tour of a building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.

School Board – General

Amid a mental health crisis, toy industry takes on a new role: building resilience

Amid a mental health crisis, toy industry takes on a new role: building resilience

Saturday, October 14th, 2023

via The Associated Press

As more children emerge from the pandemic grappling with mental health issues, their parents are seeking ways for them to build emotional resilience.

Social Emotional Learning

U.S. institutions under fire for their support — or silence — on Israel

U.S. institutions under fire for their support — or silence — on Israel

Saturday, October 14th, 2023

via The Washington Post

At such a fraught moment, colleges, school districts, companies and others struggle with what to say about the Hamas attack and Israeli response in Gaza.

School Board – General

Meet the candidates for Loudoun County School Board

Meet the candidates for Loudoun County School Board

Saturday, October 14th, 2023

via The Washington Post

Voters will select new Loudoun County School Board members this November, with all nine seats up for election. Here's your 2023 voter guide.

School Board – General

Prince George’s County students showed small gains on math …

Prince George’s County students showed small gains on math …

Friday, October 13th, 2023

via The Washington Post

Prince George's schools officials said results from spring state assessments show small increases in the amount of students who scored proficient compared to last year.

School Board – General

Fairfax School Board will rename Woodson High School

Fairfax School Board will rename Woodson High School

Friday, October 13th, 2023

via The Washington Post

The Fairfax County School Board will change the name of W.T. Woodson High School, named after a former superintendent who opposed school integration.

School Board – General

Jason Reynolds: ‘Libraries are places for dancing and for self-expression’

Jason Reynolds: ‘Libraries are places for dancing and for self-expression’

Friday, October 13th, 2023

via The Washington Post

The author talks about his new book, 'There Was a Party for Langston,' and its celebration of books and Black literature.

Book Bans

VIEW MORE