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Judge blocks school district from enforcing LGBT policy against Christian teachers
A federal judge has blocked a California school district from forcing Christian teachers to follow a policy requiring school officials to refrain from telling parents that their children identify as the opposite sex.
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If We Want Better Schools, We Need to Be a Serious People
Our schools are failing not because of what happens in the classroom, but because of what happens—or more to the point, what doesn’t happen—at the dinner table. If we wish to be a serious people, then we must bolster our institutions with the power to humanize and domesticate the bedlam within us all.
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Deadly disasters are ravaging school communities in growing numbers. Is there hope ahead?
After one of the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history, Philip Raya, his wife and two young children drove through the wreckage of Lahaina – looking at bodies and the ashes of the town they once called home – enroute to a new start on the other side of Maui.
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'You can't outearn stupidity': Dave Ramsey explains why teachers — with a median salary of $61K — become millionaires so often. And why doctors don't even crack the top 5
There is some justice for school teachers, who have the dubious distinction of playing a vital role in society while earning a comparatively low annual income.
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Teacher retirement benefits protection bill signed by Gov. Newsom
A bill seeking to protect the monthly benefits of retired public school teachers is set to become law after receiving approval from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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Hit the snooze button: States debate later high school start times
Teens’ health and school performance improve with more sleep, research shows.
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What’s the deal with esports at Modesto City Schools?
Esports are rising in popularity. Modesto, California schools aim to use video games to teach students life & career skills in a fun way.
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4 LA Teachers Surprised With $15,000 Jewish Educator Awards
The awards were presented during surprise assemblies by the Milken Family Foundation with Builders of Jewish Education.
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Teacher Power Can Be the Force for Education. What Would That Look Like?
It’s time for teachers and students to work collectively
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High school teacher breaks down every high school clique that (still) exists
There's something loveable about every clique.
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American classrooms increase safety measures due to school shootings
With the rising number of school shootings and a lack of meaningful legislation to curb gun violence, schools and parents are attempting to take safety into their own hands.
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Oregon, California lawmakers introduce bill to teach kids, teachers, parents dangers of fentanyl
Oregon and California state leaders, including Representative Suzanne Bonamici, introduced a new bill called the Fentanyl Awareness For Children And Teens In School Act on Thursday.
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Will AI end education as we know it? Economist predicts schools, teachers could become 'obsolete'
With the surge in growth of artificial intelligence, fears over the new technology have experts weighing in on what impact it will have on U.S. education.
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California's public charter schools — and their students — deserve equitable funding
In times of crisis, we should be looking for ways to help, not hinder. But in California, the inequities in public school education funding are only deepening the crisis for too many students.
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School book bans have increased 33% since last year, but hope is not lost
Despite growing lawsuits and protests against book restrictions, bans continue to spread rapidly, according to a new report. But students are providing a glimmer of hope.
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