Emily Weber, an educator at Edgar Martin Middle, is one of three early-career teachers in the Lafayette Parish School System nominated for the Education All-Stars awards. This honor was a surprise for her, delivered by students, cheerleaders, administrators, and representatives from Love Our Schools
Pornography has a big impact on how young adults see sex and gender. It can shape their views and actions, sometimes reinforcing unfair power dynamics. While many studies look at porn's general effects, few explore how young adults handle these influences in their own lives. A recent study dug into
A high-ranking official at a prestigious Chicago school has decided to step down. This comes after a disturbing incident where students were caught practicing a song linked to Nazi history. The school's head, Dr. Thomas Hagerman, announced his resignation in mid-January. He cited health concerns as
After a long time of not agreeing, the Anchorage Education Association and the Anchorage School District have finally found some common ground. They've come to a tentative deal on a new three-year contract. This is big news for the around 2, 800 educators the union represents. The deal isn't all se
The Education Department's role in tackling sexual violence on campuses has taken a hit. Once a strong force, it's now struggling to keep up. The Office for Civil Rights, which handles these cases, saw half its lawyers go in a round of layoffs. This has left over 25, 000 cases waiting to be looked a
Missouri is shaking things up in education. The state is creating a new way to grade schools. This is after Governor Mike Kehoe gave an order. The Missouri Department of Education has until June to make a plan. The new system will use letter grades from A to F. It will be based on how well students
Remote learning has been a hot topic since the pandemic hit. It was a tough time for many families, especially those with young kids. Kelly Marsh, a mom from Sewickley, had to juggle her toddler and kindergartner's online classes while working part-time. It was stressful, to say the least. Research
Families in Pennsylvania are turning to cyber schools like Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA) because traditional school districts aren't meeting their needs. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the shortcomings of both in-person and online programs offered by these districts. Instead of blaming cyber
A significant shift is happening in North Texas' education landscape. Over 250 private schools in the area have enrolled in a new state program. This program allows them to receive public funds. The program is similar to school vouchers. It was approved by Governor Greg Abbott last year. Starting in
Texas is about to start a big new school voucher program called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). This $1. 1 billion initiative, supported by Governor Greg Abbott, will start taking applications on February 4. Families have until March 17 to apply, but there's a cap of 90, 000 students fo
