Mar 21 Missouri Senate endorses transgender health restrictions, sports ban By Summer Ballentine, David A. Lieb, Associated Press The Missouri Senate has given initial approval to legislation that would temporarily prohibit gender-affirming treatments for minors and restrict their participation in sports. Continue reading
Mar 21 Watch 7:39 LA schools closed as workers strike for better wages and conditions By Geoff Bennett, Alexis Cox, Eliot Barnhart, Courtney Norris A massive strike shut down schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and it's focused on higher wages and better working conditions. This school strike was not initiated by the teachers, who are still under contract, but by some… Continue watching
Mar 21 Los Angeles schools shut down as teachers, staff begin 3-day strike By Christopher Weber, Associated Press The workers joined picket lines in a steady rain before dawn, demanding better wages and increased staffing. Some held signs that read “We keep schools safe, Respect Us!”… Continue reading
Mar 21 Supreme Court unanimously rules for deaf student in education case By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously for a deaf student who sued his public school system for providing an inadequate education. The case is significant for other disabled students who allege they were failed by school officials. Continue reading
Mar 21 Los Angeles schools shut down as thousands of workers begin 3-day strike By Christopher Weber, Associated Press Demonstrations began at a bus yard and are expected at schools across the city by union members that represent 30,000 teachers’ aides, special education assistants, bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers and other support staff. Continue reading
Mar 14 Florida Republicans advance bills on gender identity, defamation By Anthony Izaguirre, Brendan Farrington, Associated Press Florida Republicans are advancing a proposal to ban classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity through the eighth grade, expanding the controversial law critics call "Don't Say Gay."… Continue reading
Mar 11 Houston joins cities fighting potential state takeovers of school districts By Juan A. Lozano, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Houston is the largest city in the U.S. where potential takeovers of local institutions are roiling heavily minority communities, including St. Louis and Washington, D.C. It's also an extension of a broader fight in the U.S. of statehouses flexing control over municipalities. Continue reading
Mar 10 Why more Americans are skipping college By Collin Binkley, Associated Press Colleges nationwide saw undergraduate enrollments drop 8 percent from 2019 to 2022, with continued declines even after the return to in-person classes, according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse. Economists say the impact could be dire. Continue reading
Mar 10 Arizona's conservative superintendent sets up critical race theory hotline By Associated Press The Arizona Department of Education launched a hotline this week for people to report classroom lessons that use critical race theory or emotional support curriculum. Continue reading
Mar 05 Schools struggle with lead-contaminated water while awaiting federal relief By Katheryn Houghton, Kaiser Health News Hundreds of schools in Montana are grappling with how to remove lead from their water after state officials mandated schools test for it. So far, 74 percent of schools that submitted samples found at least one faucet or drinking fountain… Continue reading