Media June 30 Teachers union bosses split over Supreme Court ruling on parental rights to shield kids from LGBTQ content Teachers union leaders Pringle and Weingarten expressed differing views on the Supreme Court ruling allowing parents to opt children out of LGBTQ content based on religious beliefs.
Polls June 29 Majority of adults support religious chaplains in public schools, new report shows A survey shows over half of American adults support chaplains in public schools, with Republicans more likely than Democrats to favor religious sentiments in the classroom.
Supreme Court June 27 Supreme Court decides whether to allow parents to shield children from LGBTQ books in school Religious freedom case decided by Supreme Court as parents challenge Montgomery County Public Schools' policy on LGBTQ books in curriculum and the elimination of opt-out provisions
Florida June 25 Married Florida math teacher, 32, accused of classroom sex with student during lunchtime Sarah Jacas, a 32-year-old Florida mathematics teacher and mother, arrested for alleged sexual crimes with a 14-year-old student.
Culture Trends June 24 Chicago Teachers Union president suggests children belong to the school system The Chicago Teachers Union president declared during a Monday speech that children belong to the city school system as it faces enrollment decline and rising costs.
Chicago June 18 Chicago schools face enrollment crisis with 150 buildings half-empty Chicago public schools face enrollment crisis with 150 half-empty schools, costing up to $93,000 per student in some cases, as the district lost 70,000 students over the past decade.
Teachers June 18 Students left behind?: San Francisco tried to bury this radical school policy – it backfired San Francisco's controversial equity grading proposal, which faced bipartisan criticism for lowering standards, shows how education bureaucrats attempted to bypass democratic oversight.
Illinois June 17 Illinois teacher indicted on 52 additional charges in student sexual abuse case Teacher Christina Formella faces felony charges, including sexual assault and grooming, after allegedly engaging in sexual acts with a student about 50 times.
Democratic Party June 17 Critics slam Randi Weingarten’s bizarre No Kings ‘meltdown,’ activism in wake of abrupt DNC departure Teachers union chief Randi Weingarten is facing backlash on social media for her "No Kings Day" protests speech as she departs the DNC after 23 years.
US June 11 Kansas substitute teacher, 39, had sex with 2 students during boozy mid-week encounters, prosecutors say A Kansas substitute teacher appeared in court Monday to face charges accusing her of having sex with two students during an alcohol-fueled incident earlier this year.
Sex Crimes June 10 High school teacher caught in undercover sting operation after explicit chats with 'teen girl' online: police Portland police charge high school teacher with luring a minor and online sexual corruption following undercover operation targeting online predators