Schools
Teacher arrested after kids find meth in hair scrunchie: Police
As a result of her arrest, Sarah Jayne Duncan was fired from the school.
China may be influencing classrooms in these states
Institutes linked to the Chinese state are thought to still be active in eight U.S. states—though their potential reach could spread far further.
Woman calls children "illiterate" in viral LGTBQ+ protest video
After protests erupt in Canada over gender identity teachings in schools, videos circulate as protesters and counterprotesters cross paths.
Gender ideology tensions in schools reach a boiling point
A massive nationwide march in Canada resulted in large gatherings and some arrests between protesters and counter-protesters.
Anne Frank book gets Texas teacher fired
A middle school teacher reportedly lost her job after reading from a graphic novel based on the diary of Anne Frank to her eighth grade students.
Republican school board rejects state's transgender policies
"We're creating a patchwork of policies across the state depending on where you live," an LGBTQ+ advocate told Newsweek.
While Republicans Ban Books in Their Schools, We're Banishing Hunger
While Democratic governors are making bold moves to ensure students in our states have the tools they need to be successful in and outside of the classroom, our colleagues on the other side of the aisle are focused on divisive culture wars that do nothing to address the real problems our country is facing.
Biden admin takes swipe at Ted Cruz over school mask mandates
Epidemiologists "know transmission better than I do. And better than Ted Cruz does, too," said Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.
Cleveland Catholics ban LGBTQ+ expression after Pope's 'backward' comment
The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland's policy restricts LGBTQ+ identity and expression at 84 schools in Ohio.
Hiding Students' Gender Identities From Their Parents Is Immoral
No matter how often progressive educators claim to know what's best for our children, federal law—and the beating heart of every parent—know better.
I was taken in the middle of the night. Life as I knew it ended
There were two strangers standing in front of me; one man and one woman. "We're here to take you," they said.
Mask mandate ban pushed by Republican nurse
Nikki Snyder, a Michigan state board of education member and U.S. Senate candidate, reintroduced a resolution to ban mask mandates in her state.
Authors from Winnie-the-Pooh school shooting book speak out amid outrage
"We saw a need to create a resource to teach grade school children how to respond to emergency situations of this nature," the booklet's author told Newsweek.
Teacher fired for criticizing 'Rainbowland' song ban sues school district
Melissa Tempel says she was retaliated against after she exercised her right under the First Amendment by tweeting and speaking with the media.
Cameras are coming to elementary school classrooms
A schoolboard superintendent said the cameras will be installed for "safety" and to "highlight exemplary teachers."
Mobility
Emissions-free school buses are a pricey priority
America's school districts have a heavy lift—and some heavy costs—ahead of them when it comes to transitioning from aging bus fleets to electric vehicles
Americans Want Education Reform. Why Don't Democrats?
Real education reform requires lawmakers willing to represent the will of their constituents rather than entrenched interests.
Mom wins $100K payout from school over "socially transitioned" daughter
Jessica Konen sued a California school district, saying her 11-year-old daughter was "socially transitioned" without her permission.
Read 1st grader's sassy note on math homework that got him "extra credit"
"He just understands math really well in his head," the 6-year-old's dad told Newsweek. "So, he figured that was his work."
California mom says she was fired for objecting to school's gender lessons
Janet Roberson says critics launched a campaign to have her fired after she spoke out at a school board meeting in Benicia, California.
Nation's largest teachers union doubles down on its progressive agenda
Not all parents across the country agree with the NEA president's notions of freedom, reproductive rights and other cultural and economic issues.
Teacher fired for criticizing 'Rainbowland' song ban blasts school board
Melissa Tempel intends to file a First Amendment lawsuit after she was fired from her job at Heyer Elementary School in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Florida's teacher shortage is getting worse
There were almost 7,000 advertised vacancies for teachers as of August 7, according to the Florida Education Association's latest count.
Black teacher resigns after making 'racist' comments about white people
The teacher had used a social account under a different name since September, posting numerous things users deemed "racist."
Frederick Douglass depiction in PragerU slavery video called "sickening"
A lesson featuring the animated likeness of the famous abolitionist has attracted criticism over its "ahistorical" portrayal of his views.
Florida students need parents' permission to change name in trans crackdown
"What stupidity these people are engaging in to advance their irrational hatred," one commenter said.
Florida Can't Decide if It Wants To Erase Black History, or Just Lie
We must continue to advance civil rights, social justice, and economic inclusion for Black Americans.
Transgender Girl Sues School District for Making Her Use Boys' Bathroom
The lawsuit argues the Missouri school district violated a former student's rights by barring her from using the bathroom that matched her gender identity.
Are a Majority of Moms Hateful Extremists?
Not long ago, America was a country that welcomed civil discourse and afforded a presumption of respect to positions held by vast swathes of citizens.
Fox host slammed by Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial after Holocaust remarks
Greg Gutfeld defended Florida's controversial slavery curriculum by saying usefulness "kept you alive" during the Holocaust.