The Tennessee House of Representatives approved a bill on April 19 that could make book publishers, distributors, or sellers liable for knowingly sending “obscene materials” to public schools in the state. Senate Bill 1059, sponsored by Republican state Rep. Susan Lynn and Republican state Sen. Joey Hensley, passed the House in a 71–22 vote, roughly a week after…
Tennessee Bill Targets Publishers for Sending Sexually Explicit Books to Schools
Growing Number of School Districts Sue Social Media Companies
April 10, 2023
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The list of school districts from across the nation that have filed lawsuits against social media companies continues to grow. At least a dozen states have school districts that have filed such lawsuits, with Kentucky having the most. In Kentucky, at least 14 school districts have already filed complaints. On the West Coast, Washington’s Seattle…
Two California Religious Schools Take Steps to Prepare for School Shootings
In the wake of the March 27 shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, the presidents of two religious-based high schools in Bakersfield, California, shared with The Epoch Times what safety measures their schools are using to protect students from shootings. Both presidents stated that they feel they have taken every precaution necessary, so if…
Government Urged to Review ‘Radical Claims’ Allegedly Made During Racism Training in Schools
The government is being urged to conduct an independent review of companies that allegedly introduce “radical claims” into schools on race, gender, and other “contentious issues.” In a new petition, Don’t Divide Us (DDU) said “unproven assertions” about race, gender, and sex are being introduced into schools by “activist-influenced groups who are more concerned with…
‘Assassination Classroom’: Florida Parents Decry Graphic Books Depicting Students Killing Teacher
April 6, 2023
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Parents have expressed their shock in discovering that a book series about killing a teacher is available in some Florida schools. Days after three children and three staff members of The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, were shot and killed by a 29-year-old former student, Florida parents warned the Hillsborough County School Board about a…
‘Everyone Will Have to Comply’: Students to Be Banned from Smartphone Use During Class
New South Wales (NSW) students will be barred from using their phones at the start of term four in October. Newly elected NSW Education Minister Prue Car said the ban would improve educational outcomes, reduce distractions in classrooms, and help address cyberbullying issues. Students will hand over their devices at the beginning of the day,…
Educators Call for More Fentanyl Prevention in California Schools
March 30, 2023
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Education authorities have expressed concern about the lack of fentanyl prevention and awareness programs in California schools. Accidental overdose from synthetic opioids is currently the leading cause of death for people aged 18 to 45, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The opioid called fentanyl is known to make up…
Capitol Report: Bipartisan Group Visits DC Jail Holding J6 Prisoners; House Passes ‘Parents Bill of Rights’
Another visit to the D.C. jail where people await trial for the Jan. 6th Capitol breach took place, more than two years after the event, raising questions about due process. This time, Democrats jumped on board to visit the jail. Washington, D.C., is putting schools under scrutiny. The Republican-led House passed a bill to make it…
Why California’s Schools Are Losing Their Teachers, Part II
Commentary In February this year, the newsletter The Peanut Gallery stated: “In March of 2022, Yana, a 13-year-old Ukrainian girl, and her mother fled to escape Russia’s invasion and went to San Francisco, where Yana’s aunt lived. This January [2023], Yana began attending eighth-grade classes at Marina Middle School despite speaking little English. While she’d…
Toronto School Violence, Difficult Behaviour on the Rise: Report
In a recent survey of Toronto school principals, 80 percent said they’re ill equipped to maintain school safety. About 40 percent said violent behaviour was on the rise, including physical fights and possession of weapons. The rise in violence at the Toronto District School Board is on track to being the worst since 2000, when…
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