By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — A school board in Pennsylvania reversed its unanimous decision to cancel a speech by former “30 Rock” actor and anti-bullying advocate Maulik Pancholy over concerns about his activism and “lifestyle.” The decision sparked a backlash from students, parents and community members who felt the board canceled Pancholy’s appearance because
BATON ROUGE — A nonbinding resolution to oppose a state bill that could allow for the creation of a school district in the proposed City of St. George was passed by the East Baton Rouge School Board at their Thursday meeting.The resolution passed with a vote of 5-2, with two board members abstaining. The yes votes included the four members who developed the resolution — Mike Gaudet, Dadrius Lanus, Cliff Lewis and Shashonnie Steward — and Carla Lewis."Having this type of...
A request to take a deep dive into serious or violent incidents in schools – which sparked more than an hour of trustee debate – was temporarily sidelined by red tape having to do with student privacy issues.
BATON ROUGE — Four East Baton Rouge School Board members have drafted a resolution opposing a proposed constitutional amendment that would make it easier to create new public school districts, such as the one suggested in the St. George area of the parish.The school board, consisting of nine members, is set to consider the resolution at its Wednesday meeting. Mike Gaudet, Dadrius Lanus, Cliff Lewis and Shashonnie Steward developed the resolution; none represent the area that would become...
‘He labels himself as an activist who is proud of his lifestyle and I don’t think that should be imposed on our students,’ one school board member said
By Jerrie Whiteley Herald Democrat Early voting starts Monday for school and city elections. A number of area school districts have places up for grabs on their school boards. Residents can vote for their particular school district’s election at any of the county’s vote centers. Below is a list of the local candidates for the school boards. Pottsboro ISD Vote for none, one or two: Audrea Shea Perdu Mike Springer Casey Shines Doyle Roy Jr. Sherman ISD School Board Trustee Place 1 (three-year...
Schools and facilities will resume normally on Tuesday, April 30.
A derelict school in Livingston is set to be knocked down as part of a plan to build 47 homes. Cedarbank School, which caters for pupils with additional needs, relocated in 2022. Its former home just off Ladywell East Road was left vacant as a result with many locals feeling the abandoned site is an eyesore. Springfield Partnerships has submitted plans to West Lothian Council for a development of affordable two-bedroom apartments. The project also includes a large green space, benches, parking...
Aisha Carr suspected of unethical conduct. Her supporters criticized the board.
At their final meeting of the month on Monday, Richmond City School Board members will discuss topics that could impact numerous students across the district, including a school name change and staffing shortages.
The Fenton High School board is seeking an independent review into how school administrators handled allegations against former staff member dating back to 2011.
A West Virginia school board "punished" a group of middle school girls who protested a biological male competing against them at a track meet earlier this month, according to a legal complaint. What's the background? Cellphone video showed girls from Lincoln Middle School staging a protest in the shot put ring at the Harrison County Middle School Championships on April 18; one by one, they stepped into the ring and then quickly stepped out without making attempts. — (@) ...