Upstate New York's Salamanca city central school district halted a $60,000 program to deploy a humanoid robot teacher's aide, 'Sally,' in high school classrooms after public outcry. The robot from Realbotix was intended to assist instructors and teach students about robotics.
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Denver Public Schools and Bethel School District (WA) for allegedly violating federal law by not allowing parental opt-out on sex-related topics, citing a same-sex kissing exercise and a Pride month testosterone display.
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman criticized Aurora Public Schools for allegedly violating Stage I drought water restrictions by keeping lawns green. He threatened to cut off water supply if the district doesn't comply, while the district states they are working with Aurora Water and have not paid fines.
A suspect was killed in an officer-involved shooting by FBI personnel after a 12-hour standoff at a Chase Bank in downtown Bakersfield. The incident began with a bomb threat, and all hostages were freed unharmed.
Police are negotiating with a man holding hostages inside a Bakersfield building that contains a Chase Bank and a school district office. Two hostages have been released, and the rest are reported to be in good health. The situation is ongoing, with a large police presence and nearby buildings evacuated.
Ian Roberts, former superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, faces sentencing for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegal firearm possession, with prosecutors recommending 37 months in prison before likely deportation.
Parents moving household registration for children to attend elite school districts may face higher land value taxes. If no family member retains residency, the property loses its preferential self-use residential tax rate, potentially increasing taxes significantly and incurring penalties if not reported.
Meta, TikTok, Snap, and Google's YouTube have settled initial lawsuits with hundreds of school districts over the child mental health crisis, attributing it to social media addiction. The settlements follow significant court losses for Meta and YouTube.
Meta has settled a lawsuit with a Kentucky school district alleging its social media platforms are designed to be addictive and harmful to children. This follows similar settlements by TikTok, Snap, and YouTube, with thousands more lawsuits pending.
Meta has settled a lawsuit filed by a Kentucky school district alleging social media platforms harmed students' mental health. This follows similar settlements by Snap, YouTube, and TikTok, as the case was the first of over 1,000 lawsuits against tech companies to go to trial.
Meta has settled a lawsuit with Breathitt School District in Kentucky, which accused the company of contributing to a youth mental health crisis through addictive social media platforms. The district sought $60m in damages and platform changes. This settlement precedes other similar cases against social media giants.
Snap and YouTube have settled a lawsuit with a Kentucky school district alleging harm to students from addictive apps. This case was the first of several social media lawsuits scheduled for trial, with Meta and TikTok still facing a trial set for next month.
Over 1,200 school districts are initiating legal action against social media companies, marking a significant confrontation between educational institutions and tech giants.
Social media companies are facing over 1,200 lawsuits alleging harm to students, potentially leading to billions in liability. One case has been amicably resolved, with companies focusing on age-appropriate products.
The Salmon River Central School District in New York has been ordered to reform after an investigation found that at least five elementary-age students with disabilities were confined in wooden boxes as a timeout method, sparking outrage and comparisons to historical abuses in Native American residential schools.
US schools must adapt to new dietary guidelines promoting nutrient-dense foods, but face budget constraints and reduced funding for local food programs, complicating the shift away from processed meals.
Los Angeles Unified School District voted unanimously to limit screen time for all grade levels this fall, particularly eliminating it for elementary students. The nation's second-largest school district's decision aligns with recent legislation in Alabama, Tennessee, Utah and Virginia, while more than 10 states consider similar restrictions. Parents and researchers cite concerns about technology's impact on thinking, communication and student data privacy.
LaSalle Parish school district in rural Louisiana has eliminated mandatory homework for all 2,500 students K-12 as of January. Superintendent Jonathan Garrett says homework was the biggest source of complaints from parents and students, citing frustrations with completion and concerns about repetitive assignments, particularly in math. The decision aligns with a decade-long decline in math homework assigned to fourth and eighth graders, though research on homework effectiveness remains mixed. The district's Facebook announcement became their most-engaged post of the year.
Los Angeles education board has voted to become the first major US school system to restrict classroom screen time, implementing grade-based policies and banning devices for first-grade and younger students. The resolution, expected to implement next school year, also bans YouTube and video-streaming on school devices while allowing parental opt-outs. The district serves about 500,000 students and previously passed a 2024 measure banning mobile phones and social media in classrooms.
