The upcoming 2023-24 school year is overshadowed by the looming threat of a school bus strike, which could leave over 150,000 children stranded. Amalgamated Transit Union 1181, representing 8,000-plus school bus drivers, mechanics, and escorts, has taken an extreme approach by holding child hostages and demanding more than what other city workers have negotiated in …
School Wars: The Left vs. Immigrants, Muslims Last week, a federal court made a shocking ruling that parents have no “fundamental right” to opt their children out of education that contradicts their religious beliefs. This decision has particularly affected parents in Montgomery County, Md., most of whom are Muslim and Ethiopian Christians, as reported by …
France has extended its ban on religious attire in public schools to include the abaya, a long robe worn by Muslim girls and women. This announcement, made by Education Minister Gabriel Attal, aims to ensure that students’ religious beliefs are not easily identifiable when they enter the classroom. The bans on headscarves and face veils, …
Since the arrival of approximately 100,000 asylum seekers in New York City last spring, the city has faced numerous challenges in accommodating these new residents. Despite being a city of immigrants, New York has struggled to provide for the needs of these individuals. Migrants can be found selling candy on the subways, sleeping on the …
An Injunction and the Importance of Parental Involvement in NJ Schools In the realm of upbringing, parents indisputably should have a say in their child’s journey (“Jersey’s War on Parents,” Editorial, Aug. 17). Traditionally, this perspective has been upheld and respected within the educational setting. Parents have always been regarded as active and vital participants …
Every state carries an external perception that people often reference when talking about it. It could be related to their famous sports teams, local delicacies, or even a unique dialect. So, when it comes to New Jersey, what do people think? As someone who has had the opportunity to travel outside the country multiple times, …
The teachers union, with the support of a procrastinating judge, is once again jeopardizing the education of children by trying to prevent the opening of two Success Academy charter schools on Monday. Eva Moskowitz, the founder of Success Academy, deserves praise for her determination to open the schools as planned in order to protect students. …
In a recent report, The New York Times has shed light on a concerning issue: a significant number of New York school children are struggling with reading. According to the report, the state is lagging behind the rest of the country in addressing this issue, with fourth-grade reading scores on the National Assessment of Educational …
The suburb of Scarsdale in New York, known for its wealth and liberal residents, has shown strong support for Joe Biden in the 2020 election. While Scarsdale residents may not support Trump’s wall on the Mexican border, they have erected their own invisible wall through zoning regulations that prohibit multifamily housing and effectively exclude non-wealthy …
Public-sector unions, like the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), are notorious for using their political clout to further their own interests under the guise of advocating for the public good. The UFT, faced with a decline in enrollment in Department of Education (DOE) schools, found itself in a predicament. With fewer students, the union’s membership …