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Pennsylvania school board reinstates gay author’s speech amid backlash

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The Cumberland Valley School Board reversed its decision to cancel Maulik Pancholy’s speech at a middle school next month after many community members said the actor had been discriminated against because of his sexuality.

With new salt and sugar limits, school cafeterias are ‘cringing’

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Many parents and nutritionists applauded stricter federal regulations, but food companies say the changes could increase costs and waste.

School board cancels gay actor’s anti-bullying talk over his ‘lifestyle’

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A Pennsylvania school board canceled an anti-bullying speech by the actor Maulik Pancholy, who is gay, after board members raised concerns about his “lifestyle,” prompting outrage from the surrounding community.

An elementary school tries a ‘radical’ idea: Staying open 12 hours a day

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A Brooklyn charter school is experimenting with a new way to help families by expanding the school day. Students can arrive at 7 a.m. and leave any time before 7 p.m. For free.

​Why school absences have ‘exploded’ almost everywhere

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The pandemic changed families’ lives and the culture of education: “Our relationship with school became optional.”

Rising discipline problems in schools: Another sign of pandemic’s toll

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Most of the misconduct involves lower-level disturbances that educators and advocates say show that many students are still having a hard time emotionally after the stress of the pandemic.

A Missouri high school program goes farm-to-table

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At Maysville High School in Maysville, Mo., population 1,100, classes can be a little tough for the squeamish. Course work can involve assigned reading and algebra, but also a serious amount of blood and guts.

Anticipating cuts, rural schools look to upcoming N.Y. budget with dread

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Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget would slash state aid for about half of all school districts in New York, but small, rural districts could bear the biggest burden.

Teachers are missing more school, and there are too few substitutes

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In some districts, teachers are taking more sick days since the pandemic. A shortage of substitutes can make matters worse.

An autistic school board member sued for discrimination. She won $10

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Sarah Hernandez said her school board colleagues discriminated against her by failing to accommodate her disability. She hopes her victory, despite the small payout, leads to change.

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