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Poland has banned cell phones in preschools and elementary schools
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (186+ words) The Polish Sejm has approved a bill that would ban the use of cell phones in kindergartens and elementary schools. The new rules are set to take effect on September 1, 2026, if the Senate approves the bill. A total of 420 lawmakers…...
'I can't get a job': Florida teacher fired after Charlie Kirk post fights for professional survival
6+ hour, 51+ min ago (1678+ words) A Clay County public school teacher fired for social media posts about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk will get her day in administrative court in August. Kelly Brock-Sanchez was an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teacher at Ridgeview Elementary…...
Dearborn's Salina schools celebrate new playgrounds for Earth Day - AOL
6+ hour, 11+ min ago (599+ words) Dearborn " Embracing the sunny weather on a day dedicated to the planet, students at Dearborn's Salina elementary and middle school campuses scurried around new play equipment and planted flowers on Wednesday as part of an Earth Day event and part…...
School Board Approves $5. 2 Million Bid for Osborn Aquatic Repairs, Still Short $1. 2 Million
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (270+ words) On Wednesday, July 1, the Corvallis School Board approved a $5. 2 million construction bid to begin repairs on the Osborn Aquatic Center. The approval moves the facility closer to reopening, but it's not a guarantee. The structural repairs will come first, and…...
Sale of Koksilah school will allow school board to catch up on deferred projects, says chair
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (336+ words) The Cowichan Valley Regional District sent a letter to the provincial government in'June,'raising concerns about the sale to a private party. It claimed the sale was completed without'meaningful'engagement,'but board of education chair Cathy Schmidt says'that's'not true." "The consultation…...
School board names new superintendent
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (239+ words) KENORA " The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board has named Jennifer Gray its newest superintendent of education. Grey will officially take on the role starting Aug. 17. She's worked for the school board since 2003, first as a teacher and has held roles that…...
Waukegan school district to cut $10 million, saying overspending 'cannot continue long-term"
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (462+ words) Waukegan school officials announced they will be cutting up to $10 million from the district's proposed budget in order to curb long-term overspending. In a letter sent to families, Waukegan Unit School District Superintendent Theresa Plascencia said district officials have worked…...
RCCDSB approves $95. 3 M budget for 2026-27
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (248+ words) The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board has approved a balanced $95. 3-million budget for the 2026-27 school year, with investments aimed at supporting student achievement, mental health, special education and Catholic faith formation. Bob Schrader, chairperson of the RCCDSB, says he…...
Prep school celebrates a year of achievement at speech day
47+ min ago (491+ words) Wisbech Grammar School Prep marked the end of another successful academic year with its annual speech day, celebrating the achievements, resilience and character of pupils. Parents, families, directors, guests and staff gathered to recognise pupils' successes across academic, sporting, creative…...
Interim financial director hired by Sycamore schools in June
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (324+ words) Garrick Grizaffi, interim finance director for Sycamore Community School District 427 participated on June 23, 2026, in a Sycamore School Board meeting. (Camden Lazenby) The Sycamore school board hired an interim financial director and contracted a business to manage the district's business services,…...