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Virginia school district considers bringing back Confederate school names after 2020 changes

The Shenandoah County School Board voted to change the name of Stonewall Jackson High School to Mountain View High School after the murder of George Floyd in 2020.

This Miami-Dade County teacher married a woman. Now she’s not a teacher anymore

Nicolette Solomon found her way to teaching through her work for a nonprofit traveling into schools and counseling LGBTQ students, helping transgender children change their names and gay, lesbian or queer children come out to parents and peers.

Several schools closed after shooting outside Michigan graduation ceremony

Several Kentwood Public Schools were closed Friday after a shooting left two injured following a graduation ceremony at East Kentwood High School.

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California public schools get record $128.3 billion in latest spending plan

State plans to give schools a record $128.3 billion and expand its per-student spending to $22,850 to fund universal kindergarten, college savings accounts for all students, youth mental health, and teacher training and recruitment, among other needs.

5 challenges facing the new Dallas schools leader, Stephanie Elizalde

Former Austin ISD superintendent takes over as the district is contending with learning loss, a school discipline overhaul and billions in construction projects getting underway.
Thu May 19th, 2022

“Enough is enough.” Schools superintendent speaks on guns found in elementary school

Roanoke City Public Schools Superintendent Verletta White says the district is committed to keeping students safe after two unloaded guns found on an elementary school campus.
Thu May 19th, 2022

Philly brings process to fix aging schools to the public. Is it enough?

As The School District of Philadelphia aims to tell the public how it is managing its aging infrastructure, parents and community leaders remain concerned about possible school closures, lack of enrollment data, and transparency when it comes to maintenance and safety.
Wed May 18th, 2022

Suspended students sue school district for blocking protest, ignoring complaints of racism

The lawsuit alleges the Floyd County School District enabled "overt bigotry and animosity by some white students and teachers against African American students." Attorney says students were suspended after a silent protest during class breaks.

Wed May 18th, 2022

With plunging enrollment, a ‘seismic hit’ to public schools

The pandemic has supercharged the decline in the nation’s public school system in ways that experts say will not easily be reversed.

Wed May 18th, 2022

Despite White House guidance, aging school facilities still threaten kids’ health

Even before the pandemic, many schools were battling crumbling infrastructure, with a June 2020 government report finding that over 40% of schools—an estimated 36,000 nationally—had deficient ventilation systems.
Tue May 17th, 2022