January 12, 2022 CRT and COVID policies in Virginia spark huge jump in homeschooling The number of homeschoolers in Virginia has increased by nearly 40% since 2019
January 12, 2022 Connecticut hockey player Teddy Balkind’s death ruled accident, NHL players share hashtag #Sticksoutforteddy Last week's death of a Connecticut high school hockey player has been ruled an accident, a medical examiner declared, prompting NHL players to offer their condolences for the player and his family.
January 9, 2022 Chicago Public Schools close for fourth straight day as mayor blasts teachers union for 'illegal walk-out' The Chicago Public Schools has canceled classes for a fourth consecutive day as city officials and representatives from the Chicago Teachers union have not to come to an agreement on coronavirus safety measures.
January 9, 2022 Chicago Mayor Lightfoot slams teachers' union for 'illegal walk-out,' rejects proposal for remote learning Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot insisted Sunday her team is doing everything they can to reach a deal with the city’s teacher’s union so that children can return to classrooms Monday.
January 8, 2022 Chicago Teachers Union delegate vows to 'report' members who show up for work A Chicago Teachers Union delegate has vowed to “report” the union employees who show up to work at their school.
January 7, 2022 Parents in Michigan school shooting lose bid to reduce bail Prosecutors vigorously opposed a lower bond for James and Jennifer Crumbley, who are charged with involuntary manslaughter in the deaths at Oxford High School.
January 7, 2022 Winter storm leaves schools facing tough choices amid surge in COVID cases A winter storm that had already blanketed parts of the South in snow moved into the Northeast on Friday, snarling air travel, crushing morning commutes and delivering a dilemma to school districts that had been trying to keep children in classes during a surge in coronavirus cases.
January 7, 2022 Connecticut high school hockey player dead after collision during game, police say A Connecticut high school boys hockey player died Thursday after being seriously injured during a game, police said.
January 7, 2022 Michigan school shooting: Teen, parents returning to court Two parents charged with their son in a fatal Michigan school shooting are returning to court to ask for a lower bail to get out of jail.
January 6, 2022 Chicago Public Schools cancel classes for third straight day as battle with teachers union continues The Chicago Public Schools have canceled classes on Friday, making it the third straight day that the district has had to cancel classes due to an ongoing feud with the teachers union over coronavirus safety measures and remote learning.