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us-news1 month ago•25 min saved

Ex-Miss Hall’s instructor faces rape charges for years of abuse

A private-school teacher at Miss Hall’s School in Pittsfield, MA, Matthew Rutledge, 64, has been charged with grooming and raping two former students—now adults—over years dating back to 2001–2005 and 2007–2010. Prosecutors, who initially said the acts weren’t illegal due to the victims’ ages, later charged him with three counts of rape. Rutledge resigned in 2024 amid the allegations; the school says it’s cooperating with investigators, and the victims have advocated for a law closing the loophole. Rutledge was arraigned, pleaded not guilty, and was released on personal recognizance with a pre-trial date set for June 18.

via New York Post|

#grooming #massachusetts #private-school

education8 months ago

AI-Driven Private Schools Spark Debate Over Education's Future

A city has opened its most expensive private school where AI is used as the primary teacher, highlighting a new trend in education innovation.

via The San Francisco Standard|

#ai-teacher #city #education

local-news9 months ago•5 min saved

Neighbors Clash Over Mark Zuckerberg's Expanding Compound

Mark Zuckerberg operated a private school for his children and others at his Palo Alto home without city approval, violating local regulations, and is now moving the school to a different location amid neighborhood concerns and ongoing investigations.

via The New York Times|

#city-code-violation #east-palo-alto #home-schooling

education2 years ago•4 min saved

"Iowa Private School Enrollment Soars with Taxpayer-Funded Scholarships"

Iowa's new private school scholarship program will cost the state $127,939,695, which is $20 million more than the original $107 million projection, due to higher than expected enrollment of 16,757 students using taxpayer dollars for private school tuition. The additional funding will come from the general fund, impacting the state's available revenue from income, corporate, and sales taxes. School funding in Iowa is determined by certified enrollment totals, providing a baseline for state spending on education and influencing legislative decisions.

via KCCI Des Moines|

#education #education-savings-account #iowa

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Controversy Surrounds French Education Minister's Private School Choices"

France's new Education Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra is facing calls to resign after being accused of lying about enrolling her children in a private school due to teacher absences and staffing shortages at their public school. The controversy has overshadowed President Emmanuel Macron's government reshuffle and has led to protests and criticism from teachers' unions and the political opposition. Oudéa-Castéra denies the claims but is under scrutiny as her appointment was meant to help regain momentum for Macron's administration.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#controversy #education-minister #france

education2 years ago•2 min saved

Chicago Teachers Union President's Hypocrisy Exposed: Enrolls Child in Private School

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates, who has been vocal about her opposition to private schools, has enrolled her teenager in a Catholic school, according to multiple sources and her own social media posts. Davis Gates has not responded to requests for comment on the matter. The revelation raises questions about her stance on school choice and education funding, as the Invest in Kids program, which promotes school choice, is currently on life support and the Chicago Teachers Union has lobbied against it. Other political leaders in Chicago, including former mayors and the governor, have also chosen to send their children to private schools.

via NBC Chicago|

#chicago-teachers-union #education #education-funding

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Nevada Teacher's 4-Year Sexual Relationship with Student Exposed

Kaitlin Glover, a former athletics and student leadership director at a private school in Las Vegas, has been accused of engaging in a four-year sexual relationship with a former student. The 34-year-old faces charges of lewdness with a child and being a school employee in a position of authority. The student alleged that the relationship began in December 2017 after they started messaging on Snapchat, and that Glover would pick them up in her van for sexual encounters one to two times a week. The student did not disclose the relationship earlier due to threats made by Glover. The school has stated that Glover has not worked there since the allegations came to light and is cooperating with the police investigation.

via Fox News|

#crime #legal-investigation #nevada

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Kanye's Private School Faces Lawsuit Over Windowless Design"

A lawsuit has been filed against Kanye West's Donda Academy, alleging serious issues including overflowing sewage systems, lack of electrical power, and unhygienic conditions. The suit also claims that the school had empty windows and skylights without panes because Kanye "doesn't like glass." The plaintiff, Isaiah Meadows, who worked at the school, states that he was fired after raising concerns about the school's operations. Kanye West's lawyer has denied the allegations, stating that portrayals of Donda Academy as a "dystopian institution" are false.

via The A.V. Club|

#donda-academy #entertainment #kanye-west

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Billionaire GOP Donor Pays Tuition for Clarence Thomas' Grandnephew.

Harlan Crow, a Republican megadonor, paid for the private school tuition of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ grandnephew, according to ProPublica. The payment, which cost over $6,000 a month, was not disclosed by Thomas, who had legal custody of his grandnephew. Both Thomas and Crow deny any lobbying or attempts to sway the Supreme Court justice. Martin, the grandnephew, said there was nothing nefarious about the payment and that Crow had done it as “a friend.”

via The Daily Beast|

#clarence-thomas #harlan-crow #politics

politics3 years ago•11 min saved

The Ties That Fund: Justice Clarence Thomas and His Benefactors.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas did not pay for his grandnephew's tuition at a private boarding school in Georgia, according to a bank statement from July 2009. The statement shows that billionaire real estate magnate Harlan Crow paid the tuition for Mark Martin, who lived with Thomas and his wife for over a decade. Crow also paid for Martin's tuition at another boarding school in Virginia. Thomas did not report the tuition payments from Crow on his annual financial disclosures, which experts say may be a violation of federal law. Crow has also given Thomas luxury travel and undisclosed real estate deals.

via ProPublica|

#clarence-thomas #ethics #harlan-crow

education3 years ago•2 min saved

Controversy over teachers addressing students by gender

A teacher at a private school in the U.K. was pressured to apologize and later fired after addressing her students with "good afternoon, girls," which some students found offensive as not all identified as female. The incident led to a lunch protest and disciplinary action against the teacher, who apologized to her students. The Girls' Day School Trust, which manages the school, did not comment on the matter.

via Fox News|

#apology #discrimination #education

crime3 years ago•3 min saved

Nashville School Shooting: Latest Updates and Developments

Six people, including three children, were killed in a shooting at a private school in Nashville on Monday. The suspect, a 28-year-old former student of The Covenant School, was shot and killed by police. The attack was described as "calculated and planned" by the Metro Nashville Police Department. The victims were three adult staff members and three children. The suspect had drawn detailed maps of the school and had a manifesto. President Biden called for Congress to pass an assault weapons ban.

via Axios|

#crime #gun-violence #nashville

education3 years ago•3 min saved

Controversy over Michelangelo's 'David' leads to principal's resignation in Florida

The principal of Tallahassee Classical School in Florida resigned after three parents complained that middle school students were shown inappropriate adult content when they were shown images of Michelangelo's Renaissance period sculpture "David." The private school gave the principal an ultimatum to quit or be fired. The controversy highlights the ongoing debate over parental rights and curriculum in Florida education, with state officials prioritizing removing so-called indoctrination at every level of education. The school is affiliated with private Christian institution Hillsdale College.

via The Hill|

#art #education #florida