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Nov 06 2024CRIME

Middle School Boys Face Investigation for AI-Generated Nudes

In the small town of Homer, Alaska, a shocking case has come to light. Two middle school boys are under investigation for allegedly using AI technology to create and distribute nude photos of their classmates. The story started with one girl reporting the incident, but it soon became clear that many

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Nov 06 2024EDUCATION

Voting for Chicago's School Board: What You Need to Know

This year, Chicago voters will do something new on their ballots: choose 10 members for the Chicago Board of Education. The board is tripling in size from seven to 21, and soon all members will be voted in by the people, not just picked by the mayor. Why the change? After years of pressure, state le

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Nov 06 2024EDUCATION

Marblehead's Teacher Contract Tangle: A $5M Hurdle

In the town of Marblehead, Massachusetts, there's a big disagreement happening between the School Committee and the Marblehead Education Association (MEA). They're trying to figure out new contracts for teachers and staff, but they're stuck on a $5 million difference. The MEA thinks the schools need

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Nov 05 2024CRIME

Ex-teacher's Closet Scandal: A Lesson Learned

In Baton Rouge, a former Istrouma High School coach and health teacher, Johnnie Butler, recently faced the music for a serious mistake. He's now spending two years behind bars after admitting he lured a student into a gym closet for sexual acts. This wasn't the initial charge; he first faced bigger

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

No More Fees for School Lunch Payments: A Helpful Change

Imagine trying to feed your kids healthy meals at school, but every time you add money to their account, you're charged a fee. That's what many low-income families face. But good news! The USDA has decided to ban these fees, starting from the 2027-28 school year. This rule will help families who mak

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Nov 04 2024CRIME

Santa Clara County Education Offices Face Investigation Over Funds

In a surprising turn of events, Santa Clara County's Office of Education (SCCOE) has launched an investigation into claims of misusing public funds. The news comes after the sudden dismissal of the former superintendent. Independent auditors have been called in to look into issues like questionable

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

A Week's Tenure: Chicago School Board Head Steps Down Over Controversial Posts

In Chicago, the president of the school board, Rev. Mitchell Johnson, has stepped down just a week after his appointment. The reason? His social media posts were found to be antisemitic, misogynistic, and supportive of a conspiracy theory about the 9/11 attacks. Mayor Brandon Johnson asked for his r

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

School Board Mailers Get Ugly in Chicago

Lately, Chicagoans have been finding some strange mailers on their doorsteps. These aren't your usual flyers; they're ads for the upcoming school board election. With 31 candidates vying for 10 seats, the race is heating up. Both the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and groups supporting charter schools

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Tell Me Your Story: The Money Behind Chicago's School Board Elections

Imagine you're walking down the streets of Chicago and you see a group of people holding up giant blown-up checks. These aren't just any checks, but ones showing huge investments from billionaires in the upcoming school board elections. That's right, billionaires from outside Illinois are pouring mo

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Oct 30 2024EDUCATION

Hillsborough HS to Hire New Security Officer for Better Student Safety

Something big happened at Hillsborough High School. The Board of Education decided to create a new job called a building monitor. This decision was made at a meeting on Monday night. The main goal is to make the school safer for students. The board thinks that having another person to watch over th

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