New Bedford’s defense prevents a catch near the end zone The Durfee and New Bedford football teams met for the 131st time at B.M.C. Durfee High school. The Whalers hung on to beat the Hilltoppers, 26-21. FALL RIVER — Senior quarterback Colin Rodrigues made an impressive return to lead the New Bedford football team to …
In an unexpected turn of events, an urgent message over the school’s intercom sent a wave of panic through the halls of Rancho High School in Las Vegas. Students and teachers sprang into action, rushing to the aid of a classmate in critical condition after a brutal beating by 10 of his peers in a …
Florida’s new state law, effective as of July 2023, makes it against the rules for public school teachers to use pronouns that don’t correspond with their sex assigned at birth. This controversial “Don’t Say Gay” legislation now extends to cover all grades from kindergarten through 12th, potentially limiting discussions on gender and sexuality among Florida’s …
War Watch: Israeli Intelligence Failures According to Edward N. Luttwak at Tablet, there is speculation that Hamas utilized Israeli intelligence sources to carry out their surprise attacks by providing valuable and actionable information. This allowed the Israelis to destroy the rockets before they could be launched. Luttwak argues that Israel’s political misjudgments about Hamas’ intentions …
Phone Ban in Schools: England Leads the Way In a move that could potentially change the landscape of education, the Department of Education in England is set to release new guidance recommending a ban on the use of cell phones in schools. This ban, if implemented, would prohibit phone use during classroom time as well …
As Canada continues to grapple with a shortage of teachers, one of the key factors driving educators away from the profession is the abuse and violence they face in classrooms. This issue varies from province to territory, with incidents ranging in severity. However, the overall trend among education professionals is a growing sense of fear …
Do you want the freedom to choose where your child goes to school? If so, according to Randi Weingarten, leader of the American Federation of Teachers, you’re a racist. Weingarten argues that terms like “school choice” and “parental rights” are akin to the language used by segregationists, so if you use these terms, you’re associating …
Portland, Oregon public schools are making a controversial move to implement more “equitable” grading practices. This progressive city’s school district is considering changes that would level the playing field by eliminating failing grades and reducing the importance of academic factors in grading. These new guidelines include removing zeroes, switching from a 100-point scale, eliminating penalties …
Kate Laing’s family successfully avoided contracting COVID-19 for over two years. However, when her oldest son returned to school last year, he contracted the virus within three days and brought it home. Laing believes that cleaner air in the classroom could have helped prevent his infection while he was unmasked during lunchtime. Her son, who …
The Issue: The city school system’s failure to prepare for an influx of 21,000 illegal-migrant students. As a native New Yorker, I respectfully offer some thoughts on the Department of Education’s letter providing guidance on Project Open Arms, (“Kick in the ed,” Sept. 7). Firstly, it’s important to acknowledge that this is no longer a …