Barberton City Schools are in a tough spot. They're looking at a huge $9. 2 million budget shortfall. This news came out during a recent meeting where teachers and the school board had a serious talk about what went wrong and how to fix it. Teachers are worried. They want to know how this happened
Lockport Township High School District 205 is grieving the loss of Della Travis, a former board member who dedicated four years of her life to the school district. Della, who was 84 years old, passed away recently, leaving behind a family that has been deeply involved in the community's education sy
A book named \"Flamer\" has sparked a heated debate in Harford County. It's not just about whether the book should be in school libraries. It's about who gets to decide what's appropriate for students. Some school board members think the book is not suitable for young readers. They say it has stron
The Rochelle Elementary School District has a lot going on. They recently decided to raise taxes by 4. 99% for 2025. This increase is just under the 5% threshold, so they didn't need a special hearing. The extra money will mostly go to transportation and special education, which are big expenses for
The Syracuse City School District is making some big moves with taxpayer money. They want to pay $250, 000 to two retired executives for consulting services. That's a lot of cash, and the school board isn't being very open about why they think this is a good idea. The board has seven members, all e
In Marlboro, New Jersey, the school board has decided to postpone its upcoming meeting. The reason? Safety concerns, according to Brian Cohen, the board president. This decision has sparked quite a bit of debate among other board members and parents. Parents have been organizing peaceful protests o
In Chicago, a heated discussion is happening about how to keep students safe during ICE raids. Some school board members are pushing for online learning options. This comes after a student was detained on his way to school. The student was later released, but the incident has left many feeling uneas
In the upcoming election for the Thompson School District Board of Education, candidates are highlighting different issues they believe are crucial for the district. One major concern is the drop in student numbers, which puts pressure on the district to maintain quality education with fewer resourc
In a move to include student perspectives, Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 welcomed two new student members to its Board of Education. Franki Jacobo, a sophomore, and Trajhor Allen, a senior, were sworn in during a recent meeting. Their inclusion marks a significant step towards giving st
The West Aurora School District board recently welcomed a new member. Megan Jones, who works as a manager in the Adult Education Department at Waubonsee Community College, was chosen to take over the spot left empty by Thomas St. Jules. St. Jules decided to step down in March. He had been serving hi
