Evacuations, closings, and delays in the Carolinas
Hurricane Florence makes landfall near Wilmington, NC. Evacuations and power outages are the first signs of danger.
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Ed Week issues states a Chance-for-Success Index
An education journal posted rankings of states in terms of the opportunities for success their education systems offer students.
Teachers restless, many on strike in the West
Teacher strikes and threats of strikes range from Los Angeles to Washington state. Most are over salaries and merit a closer look.
Schools on the Gulf Coast close due to Gordon
A tropical storm, expected to increase to a Category 1 hurricane by Tuesday night, closes several schools in MS, AL, FL.
DeVos says she won’t block Title IV-A funds for guns
Should the feds prevent schools from using funds intended for one purpose to purchase guns to arm teachers?
We congratulate the ‘Walkout’ Class of 2018
We extend a wish of congratulations and joy to the graduates of the Class of 2018. We express hope in the future with them in the lead.
Child Victims Act dies, once again, in N.Y.
Sadly, a bill to extend the time child sex abuse survivors could pursue legal recourse against their abuser falls in Albany.
Okla. teachers may walk out over pay on Monday
Teachers have had enough low pay. Many take 2nd jobs or sell blood plasma to pad their income. Strike possible Monday.
Students walk out over gun and safety issues
Student protests over gun violence and school safety occurred in the US Wednesday, with students walking out for 17 mins.
Teachers often don’t report violence against them
A huge nationwide survey has revealed that teachers who are victimized by violence sometimes don’t even report it to school officials.