School Sends Mom Photo of 5-Year-Old, What She Sees Leaves Her ‘Ruined’
A mom was left heartbroken after seeing a photo of her 5-year-old daughter doing something unexpected at school. The advent of school can be a worrying time for both children and parents alike. Last year, a poll of 2,000 U.S. parents with children aged 5 and younger commissioned by Primrose Schools, found 59 percent were […]
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Canadian School Denies Calling the Word ‘Family’ Racist
A Canadian school board in Baden, Ontario, has denied teaching its staff that the word “family” is racist. The claims first surfaced in a news article, which revealed details from a presentation given to staff at the Waterloo Oxford District Secondary School (W-O) entitled: “Dismantling Whiteness at W-O: Words Matter.” Newsweek reached out via email […]
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Map Shows the 50 Best School Districts Across US
A new map created by Newsweek reveals the locations of the nation’s top school districts according to a report published last fall, showing that some states are seen as clear leaders in education according to the report’s parameters. Top school districts were frequently found in New York, Illinois, and California, with other states across the […]
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Student Says Diploma Withheld by Christian High School After She Came Out
Morgan Armstrong, a senior at Tennessee Christian Preparatory School (TCPS) in Cleveland (about 30 miles northeast of Chattanooga), is suing her high school, alleging they suspended her and are withholding her diploma after she posted on social media that she was gay, according to local news station WSMV. The lawsuit was filed last Monday, with […]
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Suicide Bomber Hits School Bus in Pakistan
A suicide car bomber struck a school bus in southwestern Pakistan, killing at least four children and injuring dozens more people. The attack took place in the Balochistan province. While no group immediately claimed responsibility, Balochistan has been the scene of a long-running insurgency, with an array of separatist groups staging attacks. A local deputy […]
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Alleged School Shooter Colt Gray’s Appearance in Court Has Key Difference
Colt Gray appeared noticeably different as he attended a court hearing virtually on Tuesday, where attorneys discussed the possibility of a plea deal in the case. Gray had long blond hair in his mugshot and at a court appearance in September of last year. At Tuesday’s hearing, he had short brown hair and glasses. Colt […]
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Conservative School Boards Face Election Defeats in Trump Heartland
Conservative school board candidates saw a string of defeats in parts of Texas where voters had backed President Donald Trump in November. Why It Matters In recent years, school boards, usually nonpartisan, have become political battlegrounds in broader culture wars. Conservatives have targeted public education, arguing that parents should have more control over what their […]
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Conservative Texas School Board Voted Out Amid Book Bans
A Texas school board has voted out three conservative members in Mansfield. Why It Matters Voters in Mansfield Independent School District (ISD) overhauled the school board in the May 3 election, with challengers unseating incumbents—including the board president and secretary—in all three contested races. Texas is among the states that have seen a recent rise […]
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Texas House Approves Historic $1B Private School Voucher Program
The Texas House of Representatives voted to give initial approval to a $1 billion program that will see taxpayer money fund private school fees, a top priority of Gov. Greg Abbott and one he says will improve choice for parents and children. The private school voucher program faces one final vote for approval in the […]
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Dallas, Texas High School Shooting: What to Know
By Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina. As an executive editor, Gabe led award-winning coverage of Charleston church shooter Dylan Roof’s capture in 2015, along with coverage of the Alex Murdaugh double murder […]
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