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.
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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.
DACA: the other school problem that won’t go away
If Congress doesn’t act by Mar. 5, protection will start expiring for US residents who came to the country illegally as children.
Shooting at a Fla. high school leaves 17 dead
Another school shooting has occurred, this time in Florida, in the nation’s 7th-largest school district: Broward Co. Public Schools.
1st Valentine’s Day after #MeToo
Does the #MeToo movement add any insurmountable challenges on Valentine’s Day? Several student features show the way.
Freshman girl says she was used for sex
Many students are writing about dating and sexual relationships, including improper ones, and some of the reading is heartbreaking.
Ga. charter school operator stole $1.2 million
We’ve known charter schools can become corrupt more easily than traditional public schools because oversight regulations are relaxed.
At least 2 dead in Ky. school shooting
There’s been another shooting at a high school, this time in W. Kentucky. 14 shot, a boy and girl, both 15, died.