K-12 schools news covering classrooms, teachers, curriculum battles, school boards, safety, and parent engagement.
Thousands of public-school employees across the US have received layoff warnings as school districts face financial pressures. Leaders at seven of the 10 largest districts are seeking to reduce staff to balance budgets, marking the biggest such wave in over a decade.
The Victorian government announced a national-first plan capping classroom device use at two hours per day in state secondary schools from term 1, 2027. The policy mandates device-free learning time using whiteboards, paper, and group activities. Education Minister Ben Carroll said final guidelines will follow consultation.
New data shows only 287 full-time and 14 part-time librarians across 1,616 NYC public schools, a slight increase from last year. Councilmember Lincoln Restler called the shortage 'profoundly disappointing' and noted most schools are out of compliance with state standards requiring librarians in middle and high schools.
Three children with special educational needs escaped from Red Hall Primary in Darlington on June 3 and were missing for hours. Parents were not notified by the school, and a hole under a fence used as an exit had existed for years. One parent filed a complaint after her daughter went missing three times in three months.
This commentary argues that rising private school enrollment in Canada reflects parents' desire for academic advantages and smaller class sizes, often at significant financial sacrifice. It contends that middle-class families, not just the wealthy, are increasingly choosing private education to give their children a competitive edge.
This commentary highlights the resilience of pupils and staff at Nazareth House Primary School in Londonderry, who overcame a months-long closure due to structural damage to stage their annual musical. It argues that the community's determination and unity turned adversity into a celebration of strength, showcasing the school's spirit.
A lawsuit alleges My Life My Power Alpha International Preparatory Academy ignored warnings about security guard Slyvester James, who sexually assaulted a 17-year-old student. The family seeks $20 million from the school and Whitelight Security. James faces a first-degree felony charge and has pleaded not guilty.
Fifth-graders at Tucker Elementary School in Milton, Massachusetts discovered the n-word in an outdated French-English dictionary, and a student uttered it aloud in a French immersion classroom. Parents launched a website called Milton Reckoning demanding action, and community members wore red shirts in solidarity with Black students.
Jeffco Public Schools said 61 boys on girls' sports rosters were mascots or managers, not athletes, contradicting the Trump administration's Title IX violation claim. The district faces a federal funding threat but remains open to negotiations.
This commentary argues that declining reading abilities among UC Berkeley students reflect broader failures in California's K-12 education system. It contends that lowered standards, grade inflation, and political distractions have undermined foundational learning, posing risks for future professionals who require strong reading skills.