$147 billion
Biden Announces Cancellation Of $4.5B In Student Debt For 60,000 Public Service Workers
The Biden administration just announced the approval of cancellation of $4.5 billion in student debt for 60,000 public service workers.
Abril Elfi
Texas: 2 Teachers Placed On Administrative Leave After Being Accused Of Giving Pre-School Kids ‘Sleeping Aids’
Two teachers in Spring, Texas, have been accused of giving their pre-school students stickers that are believed to be discreet sleeping aids.
2020 election
Firefighter Union Representing 300,000 Withholds Democrat Endorsement, Second Time Since 1984
The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) announced on Thursday that it would not be endorsing a presidential candidate, which is in stark contrast from the 2020 election, as it was the first major union to endorse now-President Joe Biden.
Daily Feed
The Scoop 9/4/24
A mass shooting at a high school in Georgia leaves 2 teachers and 2 students dead; the DOJ unseals charges against 6 Hamas leaders for the October 7th massacre.
Breaking News
Vermont Health Officials Advise Against Using The Words ‘Son’ And ‘Daughter’ In Schools
Vermont’s Department of Health is telling teachers and families to not use the terms “son” and “daughter” when talking to students.
'X' CEO
Elon Musk Moves X Company Out Of San Francisco, Citing ‘Last Straw’ Disagreement With Gov. Newsom
Elon Musk announced that he would be moving his social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, out of San Francisco, California, and into the state of Texas amidst differences in political leanings and financial incentives.
Biden Administration
Biden Admin Announces Forgiveness Of Another ‘$1.2B In Student Loans’ After Calls For Joe To Step Down
Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, the Biden administration said on Thursday that it would be forgiving an additional $1.2 billion in student loan debt, covering around 35,000 other people.
ballot measure
Newsom Signs Law To Make Calif. First State To Ban Schools from Informing Parents of Child’s Pronoun Change
California has made history as the first state to prohibit school districts from mandating that staff inform parents if a student requests to change their gender identification, following a new law signed on Monday by Governor Gavin Newsom.
administrators
Los Angeles schools to consider ban on smartphones
The ban would be an attempt to insulate a generation of kids from distractions and social media that undermine learning and hurt mental health.
18-year-old shooter
Uvalde School Shooting Victims’ Families Announce $2M Settlement As More Lawsuits Are Filed
Nineteen families of the students and teachers killed or injured at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, announced Wednesday they have settled a lawsuit with the city for $2 million.