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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Locker Room Debate: Schools, Students, and the Law

The U. S. Department of Justice has taken a stand against a Virginia school board. They say the board is violating students' rights. The issue? A policy allowing a transgender student to use the boys' locker room. Some boys complained. The school board punished them. Now, the Justice Department says

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Jul 25 2025EDUCATION

See-Through School Bags: A New Safety Trend

In Charleston, some schools are trying something new to keep kids safe. They are asking students to use clear backpacks. This is not a rule for all schools in the area. But a few have started doing it. The Charleston Charter School for Math and Science is one of them. It is the first charter school

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Feb 15 2025EDUCATION

Middletown Schools Drops Transgender Student Protections

Middletown's school board made a big decision recently. They voted to get rid of Policy 5756, which was put in place by the New Jersey Department of Education to protect transgender students. This policy had been a source of controversy for a while. The board's vote to remove it also meant that all

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Jan 10 2025EDUCATION

Ridge High School Trials Phone-Free Days

Imagine a school day without smartphones. That's what Ridge High School in New Jersey is planning to do. The school wants to see if leaving phones in backpacks for a whole day can boost student focus and well-being. The idea isn't new. Nearby William Annin School already does this. But Ridge High w

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Sep 16 2024POLITICS

Education Nation: A Critical Look at Tim Walz's Record - A Tale of Left-Wing Priorities and Education Backlash

As students head back to school, it's essential to examine the education policies of presidential candidates. In this article, we'll delve into the record of Gov. Tim Walz, a former teacher and Kamala Harris's running mate, and explore how his leadership could impact education. So, what's in store f

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