TikTok challenges are dangerous for schools, kids
The popular social media app is spreading hazardous "challenges" that can damage kids' physical and emotional wellbeing.
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Unit 5 principal, Heimlich maneuver save a life
An elementary school principal in central Illinois may have saved a choking student's life during lunch.
Bomb/shooter threat at River Hill was a hoax
A bomb and gun threat at a Md. high school turned out to be a hoax. Police responded nonetheless and now question students.
Yom Kippur, holiest day of the Jewish year
Yom Kippur, the Jewish "day of atonement," is the highest of the high holy days in the Jewish calendar.
School privatization connects to teacher shortages
Educators warn that parents' rights advocates are playing into the hands of those who seek to destroy public schools.
Shooting at Oakland high school injures 6
A school shooting in Oakland, Calif., where violence has spiked recently, left 2 adults with life-threatening injuries.
Teacher ‘indoctrinated’; students explore & grow
'Indoctrinating' teachers about African-American history or gender identity is always good since kids are naturally curious.
Teacher turnover intentions & work environment linked
More autonomy and more positive experiences at work could reduce teacher burnout and turnover.
La. may consider mandatory summer school
Louisiana has a plan to ease the state's "literacy crisis": mandatory summer school if kids need it and phonics.
Va. students protest governor’s anti-LGBTQ policy
Virginia's new proposed transgender policy would roll back protections put in place by the former governor.