Category: school

Bomb Kills at Least 30 Near Girls’ School in Afghan Capital

KABUL, Afghanistan—A bomb exploded near a girl’s school in a majority Shiite district of west Kabul on Saturday, killing at least 30 people, many of them young pupils between 11 and 15 years old, Afghan government spokesmen said. The Taliban condemned the attack apparently aimed at civilians, and denied any responsibility. The explosion is being…


Ontario Government Is on the Wrong Track With Remote Learning

Commentary The Ontario government recently announced that all school boards will be required to provide a remote learning option for students during the entire 2021/22 school year. In making this announcement, education minister Stephen Lecce claimed that he was providing this choice in response to parental demand. Whether or not some parents want remote learning,…


Mom of Boy With Autism Helps Raise $35,000 for School Custodian Who Goes Above and Beyond

When a beloved school custodian missed out on a $10,000 community prize, one mom decided to one-up the accolade. Touched by the custodian’s kindness toward her son—who has autism—the entire community helped raise an incredible $35,000. The check was presented to Raymond Brown, custodian of White Oak Elementary in Edenton, North Carolina, on March 20, to…


5 Ways to Avoid the ‘Planned Mediocrity’ in Schools

It’s been one short year since parents suddenly found themselves the chief overseers of their children’s education due to the pandemic. “Short” isn’t the word to describe it, I can almost hear many parents retort, relief in their voices as they realize that soon they will be off the hook, for the responsibility of their…


School Principal Gets Behind the Wheel to Take Students Home Amid Bus Driver Shortage

A Montgomery County elementary school principal takes bus driver shortage into her own hands by getting behind the wheel and becoming a certified bus driver herself. Now, she is not only driving students home after school but also working to raise awareness about the issue. The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) said in a statement that Emily Clark,…


High School Custodian’s Car Died, so Colleagues Surprise Him With New SUV in Tearful Reveal

An Alabama high school custodian was reduced to tears, because of an act of kindness from his colleagues. When his car broke down and he was unable to replace it, school faculty members gifted him a new set of wheels in a touching surprise reveal. Citronelle High School custodian Samuel James was forced to start…


California Woman Sonia Tabizada Sentenced for Bomb Threats to Washington DC Catholic School

SAN JACINTO, California—A California woman who threatened to bomb a Roman Catholic preparatory school in Washington, D.C. for planning to publish same-sex wedding announcements in its alumni magazine was sentenced Friday to nearly 1 1/2 years in federal prison. Sonia Tabizada, 36, of San Jacinto, was sentenced to time she already has spent in custody for making…


Schools Canceled After Teachers, Staff ‘Ill From the Effects of the Vaccine’: Superintendent

A school district in New Hampshire canceled school on Monday when too many staff called in sick after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine the day before, Superintendent Kathleen Murphy said in a message to parents. “Early this morning, after receiving communication from our building Principals, I made the decision to close school for the day,” Murphy…


Classes Canceled as Teachers, Staff ‘Ill From the Effects of the Vaccine’: NH School District Superintendent

A school district in New Hampshire canceled school on Monday when too many staff called in sick after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine the day before, Superintendent Kathleen Murphy said in a message to parents. “Early this morning, after receiving communication from our building Principals, I made the decision to close school for the day,” Murphy…


Push for National Sexual Consent Approach in Australia

A national standard for sexual consent education in schools is needed, the NSW government has said, after thousands of women and girls across the country shared stories of being assaulted as students. NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said a national curriculum review currently underway is an opportunity for states and territories to consider how to teach…