Schools opening near fire zones are safe, district officials say. Parents aren’t so sure
In the race to reopen schools, parents are demanding proof that campuses near the Palisades and Eaton fires are safe. But who determines whether they are?
Ypsilanti schools still won’t voluntarily work with ICE, district officials say
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - An Ypsilanti school district reaffirmed that it will not voluntarily work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, after a federal policy barring the agency from making the arrests in schools was rescinded.
Northern California school district instructs staff on how to stall ICE officers
A northern California school district circulated a memo to staff instructing them on how to stall U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from entering school buildings this week. On the heels of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration,
School Districts across Western Washington wary of potential ICE raids
School districts across Western Washington remain wary of any potential ICE raids happening on campuses or as children leave school buses.
If ICE arrives at Kalamazoo schools, the district has a planned response
: This story has been edited to include additional information and clarifications from KPS officials. KALAMAZOO, MI — Immigration Customs Enforcement officers will be stopped at the front office if they show up to Kalamazoo schools — just like any visitor would — and top administrators would be alerted.
N.J. school district says it’s broke, can’t pay teachers without emergency loan
The school district requested a $104 million loan from the state that has not arrived yet, local school officials said.
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Funds released to pay Isaac School District teachers, Supt. Tom Horne says
Isaac School District teachers can expect to be paid on Friday, according to Arizona's top education official.
Investigation launched after allegations made against Hugo school employees
Allegations against five Hugo Public Schools employees have led to them being placed on administrative leave, according to officials.
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Tolleson school district will pay $25 million to dig Isaac School District out of budget crisis
The Tolleson Union High School District has agreed to buy Isaac Middle School in Phoenix for $25 million. The purchase will ...
How a local school district cut chronic absenteeism with a community-wide effort
According to the United States Department of Education, chronic absenteeism is defined as missing at least 10% of school days ...
Arizona Legislature takes first steps to keep Isaac school district open
A House committee approved a bill that would direct Maricopa County Treasurer John Allen to issue $2.5 million to cover one ...
Struggling Phoenix school district to get $25 million in leasing deal
Isaac School District and Tolleson School District agreed on Wednesday to a buyback deal where Isaac gets $25 million.
2nd N.J. school district will have delayed opening after Super Bowl
Schools will open two hours late so kids and teachers can stay up to watch the Eagles and Chiefs battle in the Super Bowl.
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In 2nd State of Schools address, Philly superintendent says district is making progress, but more work is needed
The School District of Philadelphia reports some higher scores for third- through eighth-grade students, higher attendance and a lower dropout rate.
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Isaac Elementary School District to receive federal funding amid financial crisis
The Isaac Elementary School District in Phoenix is set to receive federal funding amid its financial crisis. The district was ...
Poudre School District considers more changes to school start times
Poudre School District is considering more changes to school start times, including a plan that would flip-flop those for ...
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New York teachers union event in Rochester weighs school mobile phone ban
What schools can be doing to curb unhealthy social media use and cyberbullying for students is the focus of a series of regional conferences across New York being led by the state teachers union.