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Crisis in the Classroom

California school district's LGBTQ+ guide raises parental concerns over content and intent

The San Francisco United School District sent students home with a guide over the Winter break that has sparked concerns.

Majority of college graduates believe education was worth the cost despite some regrets

Thirty-five percent of college graduates regret their college major.

Schools are facing a nursing shortage; why it may get worse come September

Summer vacation may be getting underway, but some schools may find themselves in a nursing shortage come the fall.

Chronic absenteeism rising across the nation as parents say there are other concerns

Chronic absenteeism is a challenge facing schools across the nation.

Should phones be allowed in school? Over 10,000 people think so

A petition by a high schooler to allow cell phones in public schools secured over 10,000 signatures in three days.

Pandemic learning loss impacts developmental growth. How parents can help this summer

A new survey says pandemic learning loss has impacted students' basic developmental skills.

'Unbelievable statement': School board chair resigns after controversial Facebook post

A school board chair in Maine has resigned over something she posted on Facebook.

Georgia is giving $6,500 vouchers to parents of students in underperforming schools

The state of Georgia is planning on paying parents to either home-school their children or send them to private schools.

School apologizes for assignment asking 5th grader to 'pretend to be a white slave master'

Two Somerset County parents say they were surprised to find what they say is an "alarming assignment" brought home by their fifth-grade daughter last week.

Students denied wearing cultural regalia at graduation, ACLU says CCSD is violating laws

A state law passed last year allows students to wear cultural and religious regalia. But some families say the law is not being honored.

Teachers union slams Texas Governor over special education aide's tragic death

Fingers are being pointed at Texas Governor Greg Abbott after an instructional assistant died from a blunt force head injury during a classroom incident.

Officials investigating if 'incredibly disturbing' video filmed in school library

School officials in Oklahoma are investigating whether a graphic sexual video was filmed inside an elementary school library.

Parents angered, frustrated after 44 students sickened at elementary school; cause unknown

Parents in California are frustrated over the lack of communication from their children's elementary school after 44 students were sickened.

Utah father fights for transgender daughter's restroom rights during school board meeting

At the heart of the matter is the issue of bathroom access for transgender students.

CITC: 40% of high schools in Baltimore had zero students test 'proficient' in math

New state test scores reportedly show 13 of Baltimore City's 32 public schools had not one student test proficient in math.

$11.7M: Largest settlement against a public school board in West Virginia history reached in special needs abuse cases

The special needs classroom abuse civil cases at Holz Elementary have settled for a record $11M.

Crisis in the Classroom: A Town Hall discussion with Armstrong Williams

As the morning bell rings and students shuffle to classrooms across western Washington, many school districts are facing an ongoing crisis.

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Suspect dead, officer transported to Shock Trauma after shooting in Baltimore

A suspect is dead and a Baltimore Police Department (BPD) officer was transported to shock trauma after a shooting in Baltimore on Tuesday.

Baltimore City Schools employee found dead inside Arundel Elementary School

A Baltimore City Public Schools employee was found dead inside Arundel Elementary School, according to a statement released Monday.The body of Ms. Deborah Tolso

'I’m a local elected official’: Bodycam shows clash between Baltimore police and lawmaker

Newly released Baltimore Police body-worn camera footage captures a heated New Year’s Eve encounter between Maryland Del. Caylin Young and responding officers

Video shows juvenile chaos at White Marsh Mall; Councilman calls for action

A chaotic scene at White Marsh Mall over the weekend has renewed concerns about safety and security at one of Baltimore County’s busiest shopping areas after po

SUN: Ravens DT Nnamdi Madubuike provides most encouraging update yet

Injured Ravens star Nnamdi Madubuike provided his most encouraging update so far on Friday night, posting a video of himself working out on his Instagram story.

NEWS IN PHOTOS:

"Crisis in the Classroom"

California school district's LGBTQ+ guide raises parental concerns over content and intent

Should phones be allowed in school? Over 10,000 people think so

Schools are facing a nursing shortage; why it may get worse come September

Chronic absenteeism rising across the nation as parents say there are other concerns

More Crisis in the Classroom

School board recall efforts still soaring above prepandemic averages, report says

Michigan has seen the most recall efforts so far this year, followed by California and Colorado, according to Ballotpedia.

Harford Co. teachers call on leaders to resist $19-million proposed budget cut

A tug-of-war over school funding sent teachers marching through Belair on Thursday.At a rally outside the county administration building, teachers called on cou

Zero students proficient in math in 19 Minnesota schools, state hits 30-year low, report says

Minnesota is the latest state to join a growing national trend of public schools with zero students meeting grade level in mathematics, and its two largest citi

Florida mother sues, saying daughter kidnapped, 'groomed' on school-issued laptop

A Florida mother is suing a public school district after her underage daughter was allegedly sexually assaulted and kidnapped through the use of a school-issued

Georgia teacher videotaped partially nude in classroom, parents demanding answers

A Georgia community is outraged after a male teacher videotaped partially nude in a classroom was allowed to return to school.A now-deleted video of the inciden

Republicans push for partisan school board races to increase transparency

As school board elections continue to draw more eyes nationwide, several Republican lawmakers are looking to join the nine states that allow candidates to asser

Md. lawmakers reviewing bill to better protect educators intervening in student fights

Maryland lawmakers will now review House Bill 0137, which seeks to protect teachers who intervene in fights.

Minnesota poised to require teachers to affirm student gender identity, sexual orientation

Minnesota public school teachers may soon be required to affirm and incorporate students' gender identities and sexual orientation in their classrooms.Minnesota

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NEWS IN PHOTOS:

"Crisis in the Classroom"

Pandemic learning loss impacts developmental growth. How parents can help this summer

'Unbelievable statement': School board chair resigns after controversial Facebook post

Parents angered, frustrated after 44 students sickened at elementary school; cause unknown

Utah father fights for transgender daughter's restroom rights during school board meeting