Imagine this: A chemist messes up data, and suddenly, schools are in a pickle. Back in December 2024, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) discovered that not one, but two chemists had tampered with quality control data. This mess-up affected the testing method used to check for metals in water, specifically method 200. 7. The sta...
Scotland's educational institutions are stepping up to combat gender-based violence (GBV) among teenagers. This initiative, known as Equally Safe at School (ESAS), goes beyond just punishing wrongdoers; it aims to transform the entire school environment. ESAS is a comprehensive two-year plan. During the first year, schools focus on setting up key activities. These i...
On Wednesday night, New York City's school board, called the Panel for Educational Policy, disagreed with a recent order by President Trump. This order allows federal immigration officers to make arrests at "sensitive" places, including schools. The board passed a resolution that keeps these officers out of schools. The school board serves as New York City's school ...
New York City's 500 miles of coastline are at risk from rising sea levels and increased storm surges. Future heat waves will only get worse. By 2050, the city could see temperatures rise by up to 5. 5 degrees Fahrenheit. This means more property damage, health issues, and lives lost. But who pays? Taxpayers are footing the bill for the pollution caused by Big Oil. Be...
Imagine working in a school where students assault you, and you feel no one's got your back. That's what Lauren Eriksen, a teaching assistant at West Salem High School, claims in her lawsuit against the Salem-Keizer School District. She says students bit her so hard it caused nerve damage and gave her a concussion by hitting her in the face. Eriksen believes the dist...
Have you ever wondered who should monitor visitors at schools? Some secretaries in Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 are saying it's not their job. Instead, they think security personnel should handle it. But the district disagrees. The issue surfaced at a recent board meeting. Linda Unda, the union president, voiced concerns. She believes the support staff...
Kids should feel safe at school, right? Unfortunately, many students worry about their safety due to increasing violence and mental health issues. A new law called the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act aims to change that. Passed after the Uvalde school shooting, this law wants to reduce violence and keep students safe. The law has two main parts. First, it wants sch...
On Monday, the Marblehead Education Association (MEA) shared their hopes that direct discussions with the School Committee could help find a solution to the ongoing strike. This strike has kept classrooms closed for five school days. The MEA has been eager to sit down with the committee since mediation started. They believe that honest and open conversation between b...
Earlier this week, Kenosha's Roosevelt Elementary School faced a frightening moment. A teenager tried to enter the school with a bag, raising suspicion among the staff. Instead of allowing them inside, the staff confronted the individual, who then fled the scene, heading into a nearby neighborhood. Police were alerted, and the school went into a "secure hold. " The ...
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 things will be really useful. This new person will start their job on O...