Utah State Board of Education’s rule on equity in schools must change, groups say
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah State Board of Education heard from organizations and members of the public on Thursday on a council-approved rule that would set the standard for fairness education, diversity and inclusion in schools. R277-328 Equity in education in schools requires that school districts provide training on equity, diversity and inclusion for …
Superintendent sues all-male school board, says she was suspended by misogynist ‘boys club’
A schools superintendent filed a lawsuit against the all-male Ridgefield Park school board, saying they suspended her because of her gender and replaced her with a male. Angela Bender, 59, is the first woman to be awarded a full-time contract for this position in the district and has been “faced with hostility and discrimination” by …
Children’s cases of Covid-19 are on the rise again as schools prepare to reopen. But the vaccines for the youngest are still months away
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) said on Tuesday that more than 23,550 child cases of Covid were reported between July 8 and July 15, nearly double what was reported at the end of June. Children’s age ranges vary by state, according to the group’s most recent report, with more than half of the states …
LR schools are planning a drive-thru event for preschool enrollment
The Little Rock School District is hosting a drive-through event for district-wide preschool registrations at Rockefeller Early Childhood Center on Saturday. The event, which offers the option to grab a drawing every hour for tablet computers, will take place Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the venue, 700 E. 17th St. in Little …
Midland High extends summer courses by two weeks
Although summer is in full swing, some students at Midland High have extra school time. MHS is extending its in-person summer courses by two weeks for those who have not yet completed their credits. In June, Midland Public Schools Superintendent Michael Sharrow estimated that about 700 students in the district were in summer school, representing …
EPFD hosts donation sites for Center Against Sexual
This week, the El Paso Fire Department will host three donation sites for the Sexual and Family Violence Center back-to-school initiative between July 20.e and 22sd. “Families in our shelter often enter without knowing how long they will stay,” said CASFV officials. “We hope that with the help of our shelter staff and generous donations, …
Diglia reflects on her career in education | Local education
A A 42-year career in education is drawing to a close for Ayersville Superintendent Don Diglia, who reached another milestone Monday night when he chaired his last regular school board meeting as head of local schools in ‘Ayersville (see related story, page A3). During her 42 years of study, Diglia taught industrial arts (Elida Middle …
Ysleta Independent School District appoints new administrators
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Ysleta Independent School District has appointed two new central office directors ahead of the next school year. Richard Couder will now be the new director of preparation at the university and Martin Segovia will be the deputy sports director. The two began their careers as educators, according to a …
California Launches Largest Free School Lunch Program in US
Photo by Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press Above: Los Angeles Unified School District food service workers Tomoko Cho, Aldrin Agrabantes, April Thomas and Marisel Dominguez pre-pack hundreds of free school meals in plastic bags on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at college from Liechtenstein in Los Angeles. When classrooms in California reopen for the fall term, …
Public school teachers are like families, and in Iowa they’re under attack
Teachers and supporters protesting in Des Moines in 2017. Educators who teach in public school buildings are immediate families, and other district staff are parents. The immediate family has different jobs and has different levels of skills and training. There are disagreements, skirmishes and even fights. But when attacked from the outside, immediate family and …