[ad_1] A federal class action lawsuit was filed against the Virginia Department of Education and the Fairfax County Board of Education alleging violations of the rights of students with disabilities under the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The plaintiffs in the case — the parents of an anonymous Fairfax County student and their nonprofit ...

[ad_1] Above: Members of the Rhinelander High School building trading class are Governor Tony Evers in the center, State Superintendent Jill Underley far right, and Instructor Will Roche second from right. Starjournal’s photo. Eileen Persike, Editor Rhinelander – At the start of the new school year earlier this month, Gov. Tony Evers and State Superintendent ...

[ad_1] A recent New York Times “revelation” on Chasidik Yeshiva education in New York State did not disappoint. A long front-page article described the willful underperformance of secular educational programs in Shasidik schools, the misdirection of government funding for school programs and services, and the prevalence of corporal punishment in schools. , portrayed disturbing situations ...

[ad_1] Teachers in Hillsboro County can resume classes on human sexuality despite being asked to remove detailed depictions of the human body. Social conservatives, backed by longtime activist Terry Kemple, opposed precepts that district leaders said were developed in accordance with state law and emphasized abstinence to prevent pregnancy and disease. “This is a curriculum ...

[ad_1] Eviction endangers health Evictions are on the rise, with consequent health risks. More people are being displaced as pandemic-related moratoriums end at the state and federal levels. However, research shows that evictions are associated with a range of health outcomes, loss of access to health care, and a vicious cycle of worsening health conditions. ...

[ad_1] Jason Golden A recent deep dive into Colorado’s education data to analyze revenue, spending, staffing, enrollment, and academic performance trends confirms the numbers that most people already have a gut feeling about. Not everything is going well at our school. There are some puzzling aspects of how taxpayer money is collected and spent. Especially ...

[ad_1] Ahead of the 2022-23 school year, Eanes ISD Superintendent Jeff Arnett reported that the school district was nearly fully staffed, with the exception of a few special education positions and bus drivers. The Eanes Education Foundation funded his 55 teaching positions and donated his $2.75 million to school districts in May. EEF funds are ...

[ad_1] big american company, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, union leaders and some prominent city superintendents agree: Expanding computer science education is critical to preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s careers. Despite such sentiment, and temporary federal funding of billions of dollars for new laptops, tablets, and Internet connections, the number of students enrolled ...