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Aug 27 2024POLITICS

Chicago Teachers Union's Latinx Caucus: CPS Fails to Deliver Adequate Bilingual Staffing and Contract Progress

Ahead of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students' return, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) Latine caucus organized a press conference, expressing concerns over insufficient bilingual staffing levels and a perceived stalemate in negotiations with CPS. This event intensifies the ongoing debate on whethe

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Aug 27 2024EDUCATION

BGC South East Soars to New Heights: Unveiling Expanded Education Programs and The Reading Clinic's Move

BGC South East's expansion of education programs and relocation of The Reading Clinic was made possible by a $200,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Over two years, this project has benefited 5,000 local children and youth through newly developed curriculums

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Aug 27 2024POLITICS

A Year of Consequences: The Story of an Assistant Principal's Certificate Suspension Amid Allegations of Deception

In a shocking turn of events, the certificate of an assistant principal has been suspended for a year due to accusations of falsified documents and unresponded notices. This tale of deceit and negligence raises questions about the integrity of our education system and the accountability of its lead

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Aug 27 2024POLITICS

Fiscal Face-Off: Weaver Takes on Richland One over Contentious Early Learning Center

In a sternly-worded letter, South Carolina State Superintendent Ellen Weaver has called upon Richland County School District One to halt construction on its controversial Vince Ford Early Learning Center. This demand follows an investigation that placed the district under heightened fiscal scrutiny,

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Aug 27 2024EDUCATION

Oklahoma's Education Board Strips License from Teacher for Book-Ban Protest

In a controversial move, the Oklahoma Board of Education has revoked the teaching license of Summer Boismier, a former teacher who gained national attention for her book-ban protest in 2022. Boismier, who now works at the Brooklyn Public Library in New York City, had covered part of her classroom b

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Aug 27 2024POLITICS

The Great FAFSA Fumble: How Political Turmoil Threatens Financial Aid and College Diversity

The much-anticipated Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been plagued by problems this year, causing anxiety for students, families, and educational institutions. A series of glitches and delays have forced the Education Department to postpone the FAFSA launch for the 2025-26 academ

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Aug 27 2024POLITICS

Tumultuous FAFSA Rollout: A Threat to College Enrollment and Diversity?

The Department of Education has recently acknowledged the difficulties faced by students, families, and postsecondary institutions during the latest FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) launch. A recent survey by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU)

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Aug 27 2024EDUCATION

Unveiling Neglect: Massachusetts' Mistake in Placing Autistic Students at Shrub Oak International School

In October 2022, Uxbridge mother Elizabeth Carlson received a puzzling photo of her 18-year-old autistic son, Matthew, with a black eye. The email from Shrub Oak International School mentioned that Matthew was 'doing fine and slowly adjusting.' Little did Carlson know that Matthew should have never

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Aug 27 2024EDUCATION

High School Football Star Faizon Brandon Takes Legal Action Against North Carolina's NIL Ban

Faizon Brandon, a highly-touted high school quarterback and the top-ranked recruit in the Class of 2026, has filed a lawsuit against the North Carolina State Board of Education over its prohibition of endorsement deals for student-athletes of public high schools. Brandon, who is committed to Tennes

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Aug 27 2024EDUCATION

Winning the Battle Against Cellphones: A New Era of Student Engagement

In the fight against the addictive allure of screens, schools are devising innovative strategies to re-engage students and combat the 'gradual apathy pandemic'. The rise of social media and the lingering effects of the post-COVID era have contributed to a decline in student participation and mental

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