DA Staff

School closures not yet planned in Lee, Collier counties ahead of Hurricane Ian

Here is the most up-to-date information on what schools in Southwest Florida are doing in regard to Hurricane Ian.

Brooklyn library moves to slip books through red state bans

The Brooklyn Public Library’s “Books Unbanned” program allows access to its eBook collection and learning databases for people between the ages of 13-21.

Tupelo High School receives threat for third day in a row

"A digital threat directed to Tupelo High School has put administrators on high alert and led to increased security throughout campus," TPSD communications director Gregg Ellis said Friday morning.

1 in 5 new Texas teachers were hired without certification last year

The sharp spike raises questions about the preparedness of thousands of educators who are entering the profession at a tumultuous time.

Virginia education officials hit with class action suit over disability hearings

The suit claims the state’s practices violate the IDEA law, as well as constitutional rights to due process, and seeks a decision that forces changes to Virginia’s policies.

Apollo Beach parents fear for student safety after crossing guard struck by car

A crossing guard at Apollo Beach Elementary School was transported to the hospital after being struck by a car while helping a student cross the street.

Mom blasts daughter’s teacher for ‘charging’ students to use the bathroom

A mother took to social media over the weekend to vent about her daughter's science teacher, garnering thousands of comments from people who believe that schools need to change how "bathroom usage" is handled.

Thanks to an innovative new paint, this school’s playground just got 12 degrees cooler

One 75-degree day last month, the playground of the SAE School outside of Atlanta underwent a dramatic transformation.

Should it stay or should it go? Schools trim number of tech tools they use

Even if a program is free—or if a teacher is paying for it out of their own pocket—having such a wide array of products can complicate professional development and parent outreach, and force students to master different products as they go from class to class.

Raising the bar on education: US Secretary of Education urges districts to ‘reimagine’ schools

Cardona believes American Rescue Plan dollars should also be used to invest in mental health programs to support the academic, social, and emotional well-being of students.

Police respond to hoax shooting calls in at least 3 Minnesota schools

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said the calls were believed to be “swatting,” which “involves making a prank call to law enforcement services in an attempt to bring a large law enforcement response to a particular address.”

L.A. Unified cyberattackers demand ransom

The hackers who targeted the Los Angeles Unified School District have made a ransom demand, officials confirmed Tuesday.

Republicans condemn gender orientation training for teachers

Senate Republicans passed a resolution yesterday condemning the Michigan Department of Education's teacher training videos on students' gender orientation.

Oklahoma Supreme Court rules school districts, not governor, should decide mask mandates

The Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down the governor's influence over school mask mandates in an opinion issued Tuesday.

Assistant principal, coach removed during investigation previously violated another district’s anti-harassment policy

The Lake Local School District announced Monday that Josh Andrews was relieved of his duties pending the outcome of an investigation into “improper communications.”