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Jun 06 2026EDUCATION

City Funds Won’t Save Philly Classrooms, Says Teachers

A fresh batch of $48 million from the city has arrived for Philadelphia’s schools, but the district is still set to cut 340 teaching positions. The teachers’ union president, Arthur Steinberg, blasted the decision as “ridiculous. ” He says the money was meant to keep teachers, climate staff and c

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Jun 06 2026EDUCATION

How Fairfax County Schools Compare to Others in Learning Time

Fairfax County Public Schools stand out for their unusual school calendar. By 2026, students will have only 20 full five-day weeks of class in a school year. That means teachers and students spend less than half the year on regular lessons. Other nearby school districts offer much more time inside c

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Jun 06 2026EDUCATION

Workplace Tensions at Staten Island Catholic School Could Go to Court

A legal battle brewing since 2016 at St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School in Staten Island is nearing a possible courtroom showdown. The dispute involves three former staff members—teachers Maureen Smith and Thomas Rode, and guidance counselor Lawrence Boliak—who accuse the school’s leadership of foste

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Jun 05 2026OPINION

Children’s Playground Turns Tragic: A Call for Peace

A shooting happened at a Baltimore school playground, where an 11‑year‑old boy was badly hurt. The attack also injured a 26‑year‑old man who may have been the intended target. Both were taken to the hospital and are now stable. The incident shocked many because it occurred while kids were playing.

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Jun 04 2026EDUCATION

Future Homes, New Uses for Cleveland’s Old Schools

Cleveland’s old school buildings are getting a new look. The city is inviting developers to turn the empty campuses into homes, shops or community hubs. Last month, 12 schools across eight neighborhoods closed their doors for the last time. Neighborhood leaders say these sites hold a lot of

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Jun 04 2026SPORTS

Future Star Chooses Miami Over LSU

Jaiden Bryant, a highly rated five‑star edge rusher from Irmo High School, has decided to switch his college commitment. He originally pledged to LSU but after an official visit to Coral Gables, he announced a new allegiance to the University of Miami. The decision was made public on Wednesday night

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Jun 04 2026EDUCATION

School Takeovers in Texas: Changing Rules and Mixed Results

Texas has quietly become the leader in state-run school takeovers. Since 2020, eight districts have lost local control. Four more were added this spring, with Austin now on the list. The state picks new bosses for these districts, often hiring people who previously worked with Mike Miles. Miles runs

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Jun 03 2026EDUCATION

Summer School News: Your Chance to Speak Up

The school year may have ended, but the conversation about education keeps going. A reporter covering Cincinnati’s public schools and nearby colleges has noticed a lot of important topics that still need attention. From new school budget plans to the rising number of students who are homeless, and e

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Arkansas Students Apply for More School‑Choice Money

A recent count shows 54, 442 families in Arkansas have asked for Educational Freedom Accounts (EFAs) to help pay for private schooling or homeschooling next year. The deadline closed on Monday, and the new figures are a touch higher than last year’s 52, 529 applications. That slight jump comes even

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Jun 03 2026SPORTS

High‑School Sports Highlights from Section III

The scoreboard for June 2 shows a busy day of high‑school games in Section III. In baseball, the final round of the Class D tournament had Oriskany defeating McGraw 8‑4. Christian Brothers Academy won the Class AAA state regional, beating Elmira 9‑7. Oneonta topped Bishop Ludden‑Grimes 14‑4

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