Public Schools

City Council Appoints Raines and Crawley to School Board: A Closer Look at Local Educational Leadership The Salem City Council’s recent decision to appoint Andy Raines and Michael Crawley to the School Board has sparked a conversation about community involvement in education. This move, confirmed after a closed session on Monday night at City Hall, […] More

Reinforcing School Safety Amid ICE Concerns: A Community Perspective In recent weeks, North Portland has found itself at the center of a heated debate regarding school safety and immigration enforcement. Portland Public Schools (PPS) acted quickly in response to local reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the broader community. Two schools—Cesar […] More

Crisis in Tangipahoa Parish Schools: Assessing the Response to Smitty’s Blast The recent explosion near the Smitty’s site in Tangipahoa Parish has stirred up a whirlwind of reactions from education leaders, families, and community observers. As an opinion editorial, this article aims to take a closer look at how the school system is handling this […] More

Seminole County School Safety: A Model for Florida’s Educational Environment The recent State of the Schools address in Lake Mary has sparked a lively discussion on how Seminole County Schools are setting a new benchmark for ensuring secure, welcoming learning environments. With impressive accolades and a strong emphasis on student well-being, the district stands as […] More

Assessing Safety and Accountability in Educational Settings The recent lawsuit naming the Buffalo Public School District for an incident during a gym class has sparked widespread debate over the safety protocols and accountability mechanisms in our schools. In the case at hand, a parent alleges that a gym teacher’s demonstration of a leg kick led […] More