A book named \"Flamer\" has sparked a heated debate in Harford County. It's not just about whether the book should be in school libraries. It's about who gets to decide what's appropriate for students. Some school board members think the book is not suitable for young readers. They say it has strong language and talks about tough topics like bullying and suicide. Th...
The Rochelle Elementary School District has a lot going on. They recently decided to raise taxes by 4. 99% for 2025. This increase is just under the 5% threshold, so they didn't need a special hearing. The extra money will mostly go to transportation and special education, which are big expenses for the district. All four schools in the district got a "commendable" ...
The Syracuse City School District is making some big moves with taxpayer money. They want to pay $250, 000 to two retired executives for consulting services. That's a lot of cash, and the school board isn't being very open about why they think this is a good idea. The board has seven members, all elected by voters. But they're not doing a great job of explaining the...
In Marlboro, New Jersey, the school board has decided to postpone its upcoming meeting. The reason? Safety concerns, according to Brian Cohen, the board president. This decision has sparked quite a bit of debate among other board members and parents. Parents have been organizing peaceful protests on social media, showing their dissatisfaction. The last meeting was q...
In Chicago, a heated discussion is happening about how to keep students safe during ICE raids. Some school board members are pushing for online learning options. This comes after a student was detained on his way to school. The student was later released, but the incident has left many feeling uneasy. At a recent school board meeting, members like Emma Lozano spoke ...
In the upcoming election for the Thompson School District Board of Education, candidates are highlighting different issues they believe are crucial for the district. One major concern is the drop in student numbers, which puts pressure on the district to maintain quality education with fewer resources. This problem is made worse by possible cuts in federal funding. ...
In a move to include student perspectives, Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 welcomed two new student members to its Board of Education. Franki Jacobo, a sophomore, and Trajhor Allen, a senior, were sworn in during a recent meeting. Their inclusion marks a significant step towards giving students a say in decisions that affect their education. The surprise ...
The West Aurora School District board recently welcomed a new member. Megan Jones, who works as a manager in the Adult Education Department at Waubonsee Community College, was chosen to take over the spot left empty by Thomas St. Jules. St. Jules decided to step down in March. He had been serving his second term on the board since 2019. His departure came after he wa...
In Markham's Prairie-Hills Elementary District 144, a sudden change has left many residents worried. A well-respected mental health counselor, Eric V. Harwell, was unexpectedly let go on February 5th. This decision has sparked a community outcry, with many calling for his reinstatement. The counselor, who had been working for over 20 years, was known for his ability ...
A new era has begun for Chicago Public Schools with the swearing-in of a hybrid school board. This board, made up of elected and mayoral-appointed members, faces immediate financial challenges and tense negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) for a new contract. The power struggle has been ongoing for months, with the previous board voting to fire the dist...