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Ferndale High School Teachers Secure Compensation After Classroom Flooding Incident

Ferndale High School Teachers Secure Compensation After Classroom Flooding Incident

Teachers at Ferndale High School in a Detroit suburb successfully advocated for compensation after multiple classrooms were flooded due to the school's dilapidated building. On the eve of professional development week, seven classrooms were found with industrial fans and dehumidifiers, rendering them unsuitable for preparation. Despite an email from the principal stating the classrooms were 'ready for our return,' teachers discovered the spaces were far from functional. This led to a collective action where six teachers marched to the principal's office to demand either paid time for classroom setup or an exemption from professional development sessions. Initially met with a dismissive response, including the principal filming them for TikTok, the teachers' unified front ultimately resulted in the approval of three hours of paid time for classroom setup. This incident highlights ongoing issues with the school's infrastructure, which has experienced three floods in the past nine months, including one where ...
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De Soto Area School District Appoints Scott Kelly as Middle High School Principal

De Soto Area School District Appoints Scott Kelly as Middle High School Principal

Scott Kelly, a veteran educator within the De Soto Area School District, has been appointed as the new principal of De Soto Middle & High School. Kelly is a familiar face in the district, having worked there for 13 years. He began his tenure teaching science at the Middle & High School and, by his second year, also took on the responsibility of chartering and running the district's online virtual school, a role he continues to hold. Prior to this new appointment, Kelly served as an elementary principal for two years, first at Prairie View Elementary in Retreat, and then concurrently at both Prairie View and Stoddard Elementary. His transition to the Middle & High School principal role is part of a broader district board plan, which saw previous Middle & High School principal Tim Fergot become superintendent, and Derek Fuglsang take over as principal for both Prairie View and Stoddard Elementary for the 2026-27 school year.
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Clarksville-Montgomery County School System Achieves Highest State Growth Rating for Third Consecutive Year

Clarksville-Montgomery County School System Achieves Highest State Growth Rating for Third Consecutive Year

The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) has achieved the highest possible growth rating from the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) for the third consecutive year. For the 2025-26 school year, CMCSS maintained a Level 5 District Composite score, marking only the second time in its history the district has sustained this level for three years. This achievement includes several district records, such as 95.2% of schools meeting or exceeding state growth expectations and, for the first time, no schools receiving the lowest Level 1 composite designation. Additionally, 24 CMCSS schools earned a Level 5 composite growth rating, an increase from 17 schools in the previous year. All middle and high schools in the district met or exceeded state growth expectations, with none scoring in Levels 1 or 2. The district also reported its highest secondary mean growth score in history at 4.65 and a district-wide mean school score of 4.21, making it one of the strongest overall growth years on r...
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Dartmouth Summer Program Introduces High School Students to Biomedical Engineering

Dartmouth Summer Program Introduces High School Students to Biomedical Engineering

Dartmouth College is offering a two-week summer program designed to introduce high school students to the field of biomedical engineering. The program, part of Dartmouth Precollege Summer Scholars, combines case studies, hands-on activities, and team design challenges to explore the intersection of engineering, medicine, and human biology. Participants will delve into topics such as biomaterials, tissue engineering, wound healing, drug delivery, medical imaging, biomechanics, and biosensors. The curriculum also addresses the impact of data, computation, and artificial intelligence on biomedical research and patient care. Students will visit research labs, engage with engineers, clinicians, and graduate students, and work on a culminating team project to propose a solution to a real clinical problem, considering scientific, engineering, patient safety, regulatory, and ethical aspects. The program aims to provide students with a clearer understanding of whether biomedical engineering, medicine, or related re...
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Haas School of Business and Other Leading U.S. Business Schools Enhance Student Engagement with CampusGroups Platform

Haas School of Business and Other Leading U.S. Business Schools Enhance Student Engagement with CampusGroups Platform

Haas School of Business and Other Leading U.S. Business Schools Enhance Student Engagement with CampusGroups Platform
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Syrian Education Ministry Faces Scrutiny Over Textbook Revisions and Handling of Controversy

Syrian Education Ministry Faces Scrutiny Over Textbook Revisions and Handling of Controversy

Syria's school textbooks are under intense scrutiny following comparisons between editions that revealed altered illustrations of women, removed historical material, and missing lessons on citizenship. The Education Ministry has responded to the controversy by insisting that no revisions were made after January 2025 and claiming that changes introduced then were an effort to remove Assad-era propaganda. However, critics argue that the ministry's explanation fails to account for many of the documented alterations, such as adding headscarves to illustrations of women, modifying images of ancient sculptures, and deleting lessons on local administration and public participation. The debate, which erupted in late October after media reports highlighted the extensive changes, has shifted from the content of the textbooks to the ministry's handling of the public criticism.
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Monessen Parents Demand Answers on Mold and Structural Issues in School Before Student Return

Monessen Parents Demand Answers on Mold and Structural Issues in School Before Student Return

Parents in the Monessen City School District are demanding answers from the school board regarding significant mold, moisture, and structural problems within the middle-high school. These concerns were brought to light following a KDKA investigation that featured a whistleblower revealing the extent of the issues. The parents raised their concerns at a school board meeting, emphasizing the need for resolution before students return to the building. The situation has created apprehension among the community about the safety and habitability of the school environment for students and staff. The district is now under pressure to address these issues transparently and effectively.
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Dr. Rob Bradshaw Honored as 2026 OAEA Administrator of the Year for Arts Education Support

Dr. Rob Bradshaw Honored as 2026 OAEA Administrator of the Year for Arts Education Support

Dr. Rob Bradshaw has been named the recipient of the 2026 Oklahoma Art Education Association (OAEA) Administrator of the Year Award. This recognition acknowledges his leadership and consistent support for arts education within Norman Public Schools. The award highlights Dr. Bradshaw's dedication to providing students with opportunities to engage in the arts and his efforts to champion the importance of arts education. His commitment has significantly impacted the arts programs, fostering an environment where students can develop skills and positively influence their communities through artistic expression. Dr. Bradshaw received his honor at the OAEA Annual Awards Dinner on Friday, November 6.
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Fort Wayne Community Schools to End Police SRO Contract, Establish Internal Security Program

Fort Wayne Community Schools to End Police SRO Contract, Establish Internal Security Program

Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) has announced its decision to terminate its School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement with the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) at the close of 2026. The school district plans to transition to an independently operated school security program, effective January 1, 2027. Under this new model, FWCS intends to hire 18 School Security Officers who will be direct employees of the district and assigned to its middle and high schools. These new security personnel will receive School Resource Officer training but will not hold sworn law enforcement status. The move aligns with a goal outlined in the district's 2023 SAFER referendum, which aimed to double the number of officers in middle and high schools. The estimated cost for the new program is approximately $1.2 million, compared to an estimated $1.13 million for continuing the agreement with FWPD in 2027, which was more than double the $539,870 paid in 2026.
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Gulfport High School to Host Annual Ye Olde Singe Feaste Holiday Performance

Gulfport High School to Host Annual Ye Olde Singe Feaste Holiday Performance

Gulfport High School to Host Annual Ye Olde Singe Feaste Holiday Performance
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On This Day in 1968, the Supreme Court Struck Down an Evolution Ban

On This Day in 1968, the Supreme Court Struck Down an Evolution Ban

The legal battle over teaching evolution in American public schools has a long and contentious history, deeply intertwined with religious and cultu...
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Poughkeepsie City School District Appoints Da'Ron Wilson as Interim Superintendent, Adopts HMH Curriculum

Poughkeepsie City School District Appoints Da'Ron Wilson as Interim Superintendent, Adopts HMH Curriculum

Da'Ron Wilson has been officially sworn in as the interim superintendent of the Poughkeepsie City School District. Wilson, a Poughkeepsie High School alumnus, has a diverse background in education, including roles as a teacher, principal, and executive director of school engagement. He also served in the U.S. Army Reserves and Air Force Reserves, including a deployment to Kuwait. Board of Education President Jamar Cummings highlighted Wilson's extensive institutional knowledge and established relationships within the school community as key assets for his new role. Wilson's appointment follows the stepping down of Gregory Mott, who will assist in the leadership transition and integrate the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) curriculum as executive director of K-8 curriculum implementation. Wilson facilitated the adoption of the HMH curriculum, which Cummings described as a major priority for the board to strengthen academic consistency and improve student outcomes. The board plans to conduct a national search...