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DeSantis to expand controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law to Florida high schools

Micah Ward -
The newest iteration of the bill would ban discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in grades 4 through 12 unless explicitly required by existing state standards or as part of instruction related to reproductive health.

Superintendent accuses school board, mayor of years of racism as dismissal looms

Matt Zalaznick -
Sexism, racism and secret surveillance—those are among the allegations Superintendent Priya Tahiliani is making in a lawsuit she has filed against the mayor of a Boston suburb and the school board that declined to renew her contract.

Los Angeles schools shut down—it’s going to be a ‘difficult day’

Micah Ward -
As tens of thousands of teachers and staff strike in a call for better pay, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho says, "I made myself available alongside my team for hours today, hoping that we would be able to have a conversation for a whole host of reasons, some of which I do not understand. We were never in the same room, or even in the same building."

Nowadays, is restorative discipline enough to keep students in line? Quite frankly, no

Micah Ward -
"It's just a fancy buzzword and a complete failure," said one kindergarten teacher. "My story is an accurate depiction of what restorative justice looks like in schools. It's not working and there's no accountability."

Will teacher salaries increase? And which states need it the most?

Micah Ward -
According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, high school teachers earn a median salary of around $61,000 a year. Unfortunately, some states' averages are well below this number.

Texas officially announces takeover of the state’s largest school district, Houston ISD

Micah Ward -
Some in the Democrat-majority community believe the decision is just another attempt by Republican leaders to regain control following election failures and COVID restrictions.

Here are 7 education changes lawmakers promise for 2023

Micah Ward -
"With the promise of prosperity on the horizon, there is nothing more crucial to our individual success than education," said Virgin Islands Gov. Albert Bryan.

Texas’ largest school district to be taken over by the state next week, mayor says

Micah Ward -
"I'm talking to legislators, and what they're saying is that the state intends to take over the district, replacing the entire board and replacing the superintendent," Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said at a City Council meeting Wednesday morning. "I find that totally alarming."

Richland Two superintendent gets a hefty $615,000 payout upon resignation

Micah Ward -
Former Superintendent Baron Davis has not shared any details related to his departure, but resignations from neighboring districts indicate issues of political interference and school board tensions were at play.

$30,000 a year is not enough for teachers. These states are fixing that

Micah Ward -
From million-dollar retention bonuses to $50,000 starting salaries, here's how governors nationwide are pulling for teachers in 2023.

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