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Teacher accused of family murder. How did schools miss red flags?

A man named James Andrew McGann was arrested for killing his parents at Devil’s Den State Park while his daughters watched. He worked as a teacher but had problems before. The reason for the attack is not known. “The town is shocked,” said one person. https://people.com/man-charged-murder-husband-wife-cristen-clinton-brink-killed-hiking-daughters-arkansas-11782373 Another said, “Families need better safety.” https://www.the-sun.com/news/14878946/james-andrew-mcgann-mugshot-teacher-devils-den-arkansas/ People wonder …

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Rogan SCHOOLS Bono On USAID Funding!

Entertainer and activist Bono of the Irish band U2 recently appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast and defended the USAID program, claiming that as a result of its defunding by the Trump administration, 300,000 people had died around the world. Rogan didn’t dispute Bono’s claim (although he didn’t agree with it either), but pointed out that …

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San Francisco schools downgrade grading system, public uproar forces reconsideration

San Francisco’s public high schools are making a dramatic shift in grading policy, allowing students to pass with scores as low as 41 percent. The initiative, part of a broader “Grading for Equity” movement, has sparked intense debate among educators, parents, and students. This policy raises serious concerns about academic standards and college readiness, with …

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Supreme court leans toward parents in fight over LGBTQ books in schools… 6–3 ruling expected to favor parental rights over forced instruction

The Supreme Court on Tuesday was sympathetic to a group of Maryland parents who want to be able to opt their elementary-school-aged children out of instruction that includes LGBTQ+ themes. The parents argued that the local school board’s refusal to give them that choice violates their religious beliefs and therefore their constitutional right to freely …

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Colorado pushes sweeping transgender bill targeting parents and speech. State mandates gender ideology in all schools.

Colorado’s House Bill 25-1312 has pierced through committee like a freight train. Every Democrat signed off. Every Republican pushed back. The lines are no longer blurred. They’re painted in bold. One side says this is about protection. The other calls it coercion dressed up in compassion. This bill doesn’t just speak. It roars into the …

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Weingarten’s outrage is predictable—losing control over kids means losing power. Trump empowers parents, threatens union grip on failing schools.

Trump is returning education to the local level where parents have greater control—and Randi Weingarten is ANGRY about it! @DeAngelisCorey explains: “She makes over $500k a year fighting to trap other people’s kids in her failure factories that she likes to call public schools.” pic.twitter.com/mCxbtHCNqU — Rich Zeoli Show🇺🇸 (@Richzeoli) March 27, 2025

RFK Jr. warns of neurological damage from cell phones, calls for removal in schools

BREAKING: Robert Kennedy Jr says he will work to get cell phones out of schools: “Cell phones produce electric magnetic radiation, which has been shown to do neurological damage to kids when it's around them all day.” pic.twitter.com/yoObC8kzG0 — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) March 21, 2025 Kids are glued to their screens, and the consequences are starting …

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Don’t forget about the medical schools!

Attorney General Bondi Threatens ABA If It Does Not Eliminate DEI Law School Accreditation Standard. Following up on my previous post, ABA Legal Ed Council Suspends Diversity Accreditation Standard In Wake Of Trump Executive Order And DOE Letter:  ABA Journal, ABA Legal Ed Council Suspended Diversity Standard; AG Bondi Wants It Scrapped: A move last month by …

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Trump blasts “transgender lunacy,” vows executive orders on schools, sports, and military on day 1.

I will sign executive orders to end child sexual mutilation, get transgender out of the military and out of our schools, and we will keep men out of women’s sports.” https://twitter.com/_/status/1870913404023759244 ❌ BREAKING: Trump has announced that one of his first actions as president will be signing an executive order to ban transgender individuals from …

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BREAKING: Authorities in Springfield, Ohio have evacuated city hall and schools including an elementary school after receiving a bomb threat.

Authorities in Springfield, Ohio evacuated city hall and other buildings including an elementary school after receiving a bomb threat. The motive is unclear, but it comes as former President Trump floats baseless claims about immigrants abusing pets in the city. @Yamiche reports. pic.twitter.com/VpOLIntjlu — NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas (@NBCNightlyNews) September 12, 2024 Springfield …

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Six teens arrested in 48 hours for shooting threats at River Region schools.

A total of six juveniles have been arrested and charged with making terroristic threats that sent shockwaves through the River Region over the weekend after multiple social media posts making violent threats to surrounding schools flooded social media. The Montgomery Police Department (MPD) recently announced the arrest of an 11-year-old female, who was swiftly released …

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The Center Square/26 states have blocked Title IX, nearly 700 schools won’t comply/gender identity

The Center Square) – In addition to the 26 states protecting blocking the Title IX revisions put in place under the Biden-Harris administration, hundreds of colleges across 48 states will do the same. Biden’s new gender-affirming Title IX rules that redefine sexual discrimination to include sexual orientation are blocked by injunction in 26 states, while …

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Pennsylvania launches a grant program to combat ‘period poverty’ in schools.

Pa. launches grant program to address ‘period poverty’ in schools The vast majority of Steelton-Highspire School District students — more than 91% — come from low-income families and there are no supermarkets or drug stores in walking distance. That leads to problems for girls and young women who need menstrual products and cannot attend school …

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Bulgaria bans “LGBT propaganda” in schools; law passed with strong parliamentary support.

The Bulgarian parliament recently passed a law banning what it terms “LGBT propaganda” in schools. The amendment, proposed by the pro-Russian Vazrazhdane party, was approved with a majority of 159 votes in favor, 22 against, and 12 abstentions. Bulgarian parliament bans LGBT propaganda in schools with a 159-22 majority. Follow: @AFpost pic.twitter.com/DC1a2g3s9L — AF Post (@AFpost) …

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NYC to ban cellphones in public schools.

New York City Public Schools, the nation’s largest school district, is planning to prohibit cellphone use during the school day. This major policy shift comes in response to growing concern about youth mental health and the impact of smartphones on children. The ban will affect approximately 915,000 students. While students will still be allowed to …

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Secret policies in US schools enable hidden teacher-student communications

In a startling revelation, secret policies in thousands of American school districts have come to light, allowing for hidden communications between teachers and elementary school students without parental knowledge. These covert practices have sparked outrage and concern among parents and lawmakers alike, raising serious questions about transparency and the role of educators. Rep. Travis Couture …

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The Massive Immigration Wave Hits America’s Schools and Shelters

via Mike Shedlock School systems complain about the rising costs of handling illegal immigrants. Here’s a spotlight on two cities, one in Massachusetts, the other Colorado. In Stoughton, Mass., students arrive with traumatic pasts and little English. The same is happening in Denver. The Wall Street Journal comments on The Massive Immigration Wave Hitting America’s Classrooms …

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American inner city high schools fail despite lavish spending.

The situation at Ballou High School in DC is emblematic of the dire state of inner-city public education in America. Despite exorbitant spending, including a $124 million building and an annual cost of $25,412 per pupil, the school fails to provide students with essential skills, with only 3% proficient in math and 5% in reading. …

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America has too many public schools.

LOS ANGELES—In a huge city awash with tiny schools, few are smaller than the Hilda L. Solis Learning Academy. The public high school, housed in a former hospital in East Los Angeles, is down to 170 students from the surrounding Latino neighborhoods. On a hallway bulletin board, handwritten hearts display reasons students love the school, …

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Black students 4 grades behind Asians, Seattle Public Schools official calls gap acceptable and provides space for reflection

Seattle Public Schools official in 2021 stated that the significant achievement gap between black and Asian students should not be closed but rather seen as an opportunity for reflection and growth, despite the 3.5-grade-level difference between them in 8th grade. https://twitter.com/eyeslasho/status/1786757702611333545

Chicago Teachers Union’s underperforming schools demand expansion despite zero proficiency in reading and math.

Oh, big surprise! Zero students proficient in reading and math at the Chicago Teachers Union’s poster child school? Talk about setting the bar low! But hey, why aim for excellence when you can aim for mediocrity, right? And now they want 180 more of these “sustainable community schools” that consistently underperform? Wow, what a brilliant …

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Louisiana House Passes Bill That Requires All Schools Receiving State Funds To Display 10 Commandments Inside Classrooms

Louisiana has been making great legislation lately! The Louisiana House of Representatives has passed Bill 71, which requires all schools that receive state funding to display the Ten Commandments. Bill 71, introduced by Rep. Dodie Horton (R), passed 82-19 and will now be voted on by Louisiana’s Senate. The bill states,” Each public school governing …

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Seattle closes gifted and talented schools because they had too many white and Asian students

I thought Asians were a minority, and “people of color?” Many come from other countries….blacks are generally born in America…what gives? https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13266205/Seattle-closes-gifted-talented-schools-racial-inequities.html “Seattle has shuttered its gifted and talented programs because the school board determined they had too many white and Asian students. The district began phasing out its Highly Capable Cohort schools and classrooms …

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