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Los Angeles nun, 80, gets prison for $835,000 school theft

Mary Margaret Kreuper, 80, admitted to stealing the money from 2008 to 2018 to fund a gambling habit while she was principal at St. James Catholic School in the LA suburb of Torrance.

Florida lawmakers propose cuts for school districts that mandated masks

The chair of the PreK-12 Appropriations subcommittee recommended punishing the dozen districts that implemented strict mask mandates against state rule and law.

Schools are starting to spend Covid relief dollars. Here’s what they’re prioritizing

Some themes are beginning to emerge in how school districts across the country will spend the $122 billion.

New Jersey and Delaware set timelines for the end of school mask mandates

New Jersey's school mask mandate for schools will end on March 7, while Delaware's will end on March 31.

Florida middle school teacher arrested, accused of kissing student in classroom

Carlos Aguirre Rendon, 29, arrested on lewd conduct charge.

More than 1,000 Colorado teachers call out, hold rally against ‘shady’ school board members

Four Republican school board members are accused of holding secret meetings; it's believed the intention was to force the superintendent out of his position.

NYC public school cafeterias going vegan on Fridays

The cafeterias are going vegan-only on Fridays under a new policy from famously health-conscious Mayor Adams, who has touted the benefits of a vegan diet

Amid scrambles for teachers, some fear worse shortages ahead

Some experts warn there are longer-term problems with the teacher pipeline that cannot be solved with emergency substitutes, bonuses and loosened qualifications.

More than 70 New Mexico National Guard members step in as substitute teachers

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham called on state workers and the Guard to alleviate shortages and keep schools open.

One student dead and another in critical condition after shooting outside of Minnesota school

Two suspects were arrested when police executed search warrants at two different addresses.

Hackers prey on public schools, adding stress amid pandemic

Cyberattacks have become a growing threat to U.S. schools, with several high-profile incidents reported since last year.

Chicago Public Schools sees jump in students registered for COVID-19 testing as cases drop off from omicron peaks

As part of the safety deal CPS reached with the Chicago Teachers Union last month, the district and the union agreed to work together to persuade more students to sign up for the in-school testing program.

Cincinnati Public Schools cancels school on Super Bowl Monday. Will other districts follow?

With the Bengals in the Super Bowl, district leaders decided to cancel school Monday so that students and staff can enjoy the game.

Banned: Books on race and sexuality are disappearing from Texas schools in record numbers

Facing pressure from parents and threats of criminal charges, some districts have ignored policies meant to prevent censorship. Librarians and students are pushing back.

Dealing with schools in the pandemic made him lose 50 pounds and collapse. So this superintendent got out

Palm Beach County Schools superintendent became part of what observers say is a growing trend of school superintendents leaving their posts since the start of the pandemic.