The U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday that California and the California Interscholastic Federation violated Title IX by allowing transgender female athletes to compete in women’s and girls’ sports in the state and is requesting that both parties change their “unlawful practices” within 10 days. California’s AB 1266 requires that students be allowed to participate…

Meghan Freeman, the chief executive of Elite Academic Academy charter schools,has resigned following an investigation into conflicts of interest involving public funds. The inquiry revealed that Freeman and founder Brent Woodard allegedly benefited financially from exorbitant salaries and connections to profit-driven entities. In the 2018-19 school year, Woodard earned $335,700, while Freeman’s salary was $328,000…

In a recent board meeting, Carthage ISD Superintendent Jarrod Bitter discussed the implications of House Bill 1481, which mandates a ban on personal communication devices in Texas schools during the school day. Bitter said: “The board’s going to be required to adopt that policy, to implement that policy and to ensure compliance,” emphasizing that there…

Angela Martini, a speech pathologist and parent, became politically active when she learned about potential cuts to Advanced Placement and other programs in Florida’s education budget. Despite successful lobbying efforts that restored funding, concerns remain about the overall education budget, which saw only a 1.73% increase to $15.8bn, falling short of inflation at 2.4%. Martini…

In Vero Beach, the summer meal program at Pathway Church is a crucial resource for families in need. “Thank you so much for having us,” expressed one mother as volunteers distributed food bags. The initiative, part of the Indian River County School District’s summer feeding program, aims to ensure that no child goes hungry during…

A new report from Jobs for the Future, Gallup, and the Walton Family Foundation, has found that fewer than 30% of high school students feel “very prepared” for what to do after graduation, whether it be work, a traditional four-year college degree, or other options. In a survey of Gen Z high schoolers and their…