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Democrats Have Forgotten the Working Class. It Will Cost Them in November
The values and priorities of the Democratic Party today are not reflective of the working-class families, such as my own, that supported it for years.
Kate, William's Windsor Cottage Offers 'Freedom' Kensington Mansion Cannot
Despite being one of the grandest royal residences, William and Kate's Kensington Palace home can leave them feeling like "prisoners," a royal expert explained.
Let's Stand up for The Catholic Schools That Stood up for Our Kids
COVID-19 has changed so much about our country—how we work, how we travel, and how we educate.
Parents, Religious Schools Win at the Supreme Court
It's excellent news that the Supreme Court has overruled Maine's policy of denying public funds to private religious education for children even when there is no public school in their neighborhood.
Whether We Say It or Not, Our Culture Provides Cover for Groomers
This sordid case has brought to the fore of the culture war the terms "grooming" and "groomer" to describe efforts to sexualize children.
Football Coach Awaits Supreme Court Ruling on 50-Yard-Line Prayer
Joseph Kennedy, a former U.S. Marine, made a habit of walking to the 50-yard line after each high school game to bend a knee and offer a prayer of gratitude.
Teachers Fear Juneteenth School Lessons Amid Critical Race Theory Clampdown
"These laws are intended to impede open and honest discussion about some of the hardest parts of our country's past," Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, told Newsweek.
Florida Mom Raising Money for Classroom Barricades After School Shootings
The recent elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas has sparked a debate on how to best protect children from future incidents.
Majority of Texas Teachers Do Not Want to Be Armed: Survey
Ninety percent of respondents to the survey said they were afraid that a shooting would happen at their schools.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Gun Control Will Not Protect Kids at School
The Republican congresswoman, who represents Georgia, says placing more guns into schools will increase children's safety.
After Uvalde, Texas Gov. Tells Schools to Prioritize Active Shooter Drills
Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed schools to receive training that would "help law enforcement on school campuses better respond to" mass shootings.
Dad Sends School Fiery Note After Daughter Shamed for 'Unhealthy' Lunch
"All we want is for our daughter to eat in whatever order she wants to," father Ross Hunt told Newsweek.
School District Partners With Security Company Claiming to Slow Shooters
"When faced with a problem, people turn to the experts," Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry said Wednesday announcing a partnership with a security company.
Fact Check: Did Different Men 'Pose' as 'Father' of Uvalde Shooting Victim?
Days after the Uvalde school shooting at Robb Elementary School, Texas, insensitive and fictitious narratives have emerged online targeting the victims.
Texas School Shooting Review: Five Things You Need to Know
Newsweek offers an analysis of the Texas school shooting, including the timeline of the massacre, and why it took police so long to enter the classroom.
Arming Teachers Wrong Response to School Shootings: Ex-FBI Agent
"It is not hard to learn to shoot a gun…What takes far longer, however, is learning to respond properly to an active shooter," argues Tracy Walder.
Adam Kinzinger Says Fellow Republicans 'Scared' to Talk About Gun Issue
The GOP lawmaker, who backs gun rights, said Sunday he's "open" to a ban or certification for AR-15s.
Police Response to Uvalde Shooting 'Failure': Ex-Counterterrorism Chief
"We had people potentially die while law enforcement was on scene," John Cohen said Sunday about the mass shooting that killed 21 people this week.
Ron Johnson Takes Heat for Linking School Shootings to 'Wokeness'
Fellow Republican Adam Kinzinger ridiculed the senator's comments Friday, sarcastically suggesting Disney is also to blame.
Kevin McCarthy Says COVID Funds Should Be Used to Reduce Doors at Schools
McCarthy said COVID-19 funds should be redirected to "allow the schools to use that to have one central point of entrance to protect these kids."
Houston Teacher Resigns As Video Shows Grades Being Traded for Book Reviews
"That's a straight-up abuse of power and very unprofessional," said one commenter on the viral video.
Student Brings Gun to Washington Elementary School, Shows Classmates
The incident took place a day before a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.
Uvalde Suspect Salvador Ramos Trans Claims—What We Do Know, What We Don't
Salvador Ramos, the suspect in the horrific school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, was labeled as trans and an undocumented immigrant despite the lack of evidence.
Ted Cruz, Ken Paxton Propose Guns in Schools After Texas Shooting Horror
The Republicans suggested that arming teachers or placing more officers on campus would be more effective than stricter gun laws.
What is GenderCool? State Farm Cuts Ties With LGBTQ Program After Backlash
The company says it will no longer support the organization after customers and staff became concerned that it was providing LGBTQ-themed books to schools.
Brown v. Board Is Failing Because Wealth Is the Key to Education
The equity we all hope education can foster is only possible if we confront and address the other social and economic challenges that have disproportionately impacted communities of color since this nation was founded.
Wrestler Chris Jericho Shares Video of Bullied Niece, Asks School for Help
Jericho claimed Sunday that his niece has been bullied "for months" at a Florida middle school, and that the district has done nothing to help.
New Model Could Improve Placements of Students With Schools: Researchers
New research has shown that a fresh approach to how students find places in education could bring benefits to both schools and pupils.