Classroom dreams come true teacher’s lotto prize fuels field trip
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A fifth-grade teacher at Toll Gate Middle School in Pickerington is headed to the Ohio State Fairgrounds with her class after being named the winner of the Ohio Lottery’s…
Phil Murphy Sues Feds Over DOE Cuts As He Forces Dozens of Districts to Close Schools, Fire Teachers in New Jersey
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has made headlines with his aggressive legal battles against the federal government, particularly over the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.) and its proposed cuts to education funding.…
Phil Murphy Touts Educational Success As Dozens of Districts Forced to Close Schools, Fire Teachers
Governor Phil Murphy took to the podium this week to once again champion his administration’s record on public education, calling it “best-in-the-nation” and a cornerstone of New Jersey’s future. In a statement…
Yoga teacher’s naked body found in driveway after alleged murder by SpaceX engineer husband
READFIELD, Maine — A 32-year-old yoga teacher was found dead in a driveway Wednesday morning, and her husband, a former SpaceX engineer, has been charged with her murder, according to Maine State…
Teachers’ ‘Gulf of America’ shirts spark controversy at New Jersey high school
BELLEVILLE, N.J. — A group of teachers at Belleville High School has drawn criticism for wearing “Gulf of America” T-shirts, a reference to a past executive order from former President Donald Trump…
Elon Musk Criticizes New Jersey’s Decision to Drop Basic Skills Testing for Teachers
TRENTON, NJ – Elon Musk, the CEO of X, SpaceX and Tesla, recently took to social media to express his skepticism about New Jersey’s new educational policy. The state, under Democratic Governor…
Teacher’s Aide Charged After Alleged Assault on Special Needs Student
Teacher's Aide Charged After Alleged Assault on Special Needs Student **White Oak, PA** – A teacher's aide has been charged following an incident at Francis McClure Elementary School in White Oak, according…
East Orange Latest Victim of Phil Murphy’s Flawed School Funding Formula As Teachers Allegedly Walk Off Job
The East Orange School District abruptly switched to a half-day schedule today, October 17, catching parents and students by surprise. Superintendent Dr. Christopher Irving issued a brief statement, explaining that the shortened…
Tims Walz Subjected Veterans and Teachers to Racial and Sexual Segregation as Governor
During Tim Walz’s tenure as Governor of Minnesota, the state’s Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Education implemented several programs that have sparked controversy due to their focus on race and…
Toms River school teachers, and faculty get pumped up for upcoming year with pep rally
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Regional School District kicked off the 2024-2025 school year with a lively all-staff assembly at RWJBarnabas Health Arena on Tuesday. Teachers, custodians, nurses, and other…
Teacher’s Car Stolen from D.C. High School Parking Lot
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A car theft occurred at H.D. Woodson High School in Northeast, D.C., near the Maryland Border. A teacher’s vehicle was stolen directly from the school’s parking lot during school…
Teachers Are Frustrated, Morale is Low Nationwide and in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ — A new Morning Consult poll highlights a significant decline in teacher morale, reaching a four-year low. This trend points to widespread dissatisfaction within the teaching profession, particularly emphasized in…
New Jersey Moves Closer to Removing Basic Skills Testing for Public School Teachers
New Jersey Senate Proposes Elimination of Basic Skills Test for Teacher Certification TRENTON, NJ — A bill that would lessen the requirements to become a public school teacher in New Jersey is…
Former Teacher’s Aide Sentenced for Using the Internet to Attempt to Entice a Minor to Engage in Sexual Conduct
According to his plea agreement, on September 13, 2022, Jones, through his Yahoo email account, distributed a video depicting two minor victims engaged in sexual activity. The video was sent to an…
Former Teacher’s Aide Sentenced for Using the Internet to Attempt to Entice a Minor to Engage in Sexual Conduct
Phillips, who at the time of her offenses was employed as a teacher’s aide, was conducting sexual relationships with numerous teenage boys in the Boyle and Garrard County areas. Phillips would communicate…
MAILEE SMITH: Major Teachers Union Wants To Cement Its Grip Over Blue City
After having walked out on students five times since 2012, it’s clear leaders at the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) — the city’s most powerful political machine — value progressive politics over what…
Controversial Tennessee Bill Allows Teachers to Carry Guns
Pandemonium erupted at the Tennessee State House last Tuesday after the state’s legislature passed a contentious bill allowing teachers and school staff to carry concealed handguns on school premises without parental notification.…
Manheim School Teacher’s Finger Severed in Student Biting Incident
Manheim Borough – A teacher at IU13 Early Childhood and Special Education Services in Manheim had their thumb partially severed after an incident involving a student, as confirmed by both the school…
Toms River Teachers Complete First Aid Certifications, Mental Health Training
TOMS RIVER, NJ—Staff members from Toms River Regional Schools’ three high schools have recently completed their First Aid certification, focusing on mental health. The certification, achieved during a professional development day on…
New Jersey Lawmaker Blasts Teachers After Cashier Couldn’t Give Proper Change
JACKSON, NJ – A New Jersey elected official says a recent exchange at a local business with a young cashier is a sign that teachers in the state aren’t doing their jobs.…
Portion of Ohio School Teacher’s Skull Removed After She Was Beaten by Student
A violent incident occurred at Colerain High School in Colerain, Ohio, last month, where a high school teacher suffered serious injuries after being attacked by a 16-year-old student. The attack, which took…