Some Baltimore City parents react to changes to school bell time
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For months, Kazumi Sato, a nutritionist at a middle school in eastern Tokyo, has received notices about hikes in ingredient prices. Mindful of the economic hardships many of the students' families face, local authorities are loath to pass the burden of pricier school lunches on to them. For Sato, that has meant constantly adjusting lunch recipes so that Senju Aoba Junior High School's kitchen can stay within budget.
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Los Angeles public schools training teachers that 'merit,' 'individualism' rooted in 'whiteness'
Los Angeles public schools mandated all employees to undergo "implicit/unconscious bias training," which teaches that "merit" and "individualism" are rooted in whiteness.
- The Tennessean
Hillsdale College President Larry Arnn disparaged teachers. Bill Lee should not tolerate that. | Opinion
Educators or colleges of education are not the problems. They certainly are not “dumb" like Hillsdale College President Larry Arnn implies.
- The Tuscaloosa News
Tutwiler comes tumbling down: UA dorm demolished on the Fourth of July
It took about 20 seconds to complete a controlled demotion of Julia Tutwiler Hall, which has stood on the University of Alabama campus since 1968.
- The Anderson Independent-Mail
Anderson U. clarifies stance after teacher loses job; LGBTQ activists demand change
As Anderson University issued a letter to clarify its statement of Christian faith, LGBTQ activists say 139 people have pledged to pull funding.
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A new student-loan company is now taking over the accounts of public servants seeking debt cancellation
Along with account transfers, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver expires in four months. Advocates say those borrowers need continued relief.
- The Florida Times-Union
Duval Schools reports over 500 vacancies as Florida faces one of its largest teacher shortages
Teacher shortages continue to impact the State of Florida. What does that mean for Duval County Public Schools?
- Los Angeles Times Opinion
Editorial: The Supreme Court ruling on school prayer deserves a big fat F
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- The 74
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Meet a 37-year-old with $108,100 in student debt who lives in a school bus because rent is unaffordable: 'Student-loan debt is by far my biggest regret'
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- The St. Augustine Record
Florida releases final FSA achievement rates, with St. Johns County leading the pack
Florida released its final FSA test scores, with Volusia behind the state in most subjects, while St. Johns and Flagler counties scored higher.
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'People are so vulnerable': Retired principal weighs in on LHS band, Elder Council incident
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Trans issues shouldn’t be taught to children without their parents knowing, Nadhim Zahawi says
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- MarketWatch
Mark Cuban supports Biden plan to forgive $10,000 in student loans: ‘It has to be fixed’
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U.S. seeks 250,000 mentors, tutors to address pandemic learning loss
The Biden administration on Tuesday will launch a new effort to recruit 250,000 mentors and tutors to help students who have fallen back in their learning during the coronavirus pandemic, the White House said. The program, which will be led by AmeriCorps and the Department of Education along with other service organizations, will seek to get adults to fill the roles over the next three years. Students on average are two to four months behind in reading and math as a result of the pandemic, a White House official said.
- The Des Moines Register
Ex-school therapist gets 11+ years for sexual relationship with Cedar Rapids 14-year-old
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'Moms for Liberty': New organization launches to fight for 'parental rights' at schools
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- Daytona Beach News-Journal
Charge dismissed against ARCA racer Daniel Dye in what witnesses described as game
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