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Florida loosens public school vaccine requirements, dropping four shots
public-health1 day ago

Florida loosens public school vaccine requirements, dropping four shots

Florida's Department of Health issued a rule allowing public-school attendance without vaccines for chickenpox, hepatitis B, Hib, and pneumococcal disease, effectively eliminating mandates for shots not required under state law, while keeping vaccines required by state law (MMR, polio, diphtheria, tetanus). The rule also expands religious exemptions and is open to public comment for 21 days before final approval, continuing a year-long push to trim school vaccine mandates amid related disputes with Catholic schools.

via CIDRAP|
#florida#health-policy#public-health
Florida signals rollback of childhood vaccine mandates in public schools
politics3 days ago

Florida signals rollback of childhood vaccine mandates in public schools

Florida officials published a rule to roll back four vaccine requirements for public school children, allowing attendance without immunizations for chickenpox, hepatitis B, Hib, and pneumococcal disease; the move, led by Surgeon General Ladapo and aligned with Governor DeSantis’ stance on vaccines, comes amid a broader post‑pandemic push among some Republicans to limit vaccine mandates, drawing criticism from public health advocates who warn it could weaken herd immunity.

via Yahoo|
#desantis#florida#ladapo
SoCal Magnet Schools Dominate California’s Public High School Rankings
education10 days ago

SoCal Magnet Schools Dominate California’s Public High School Rankings

US News & World Report's 2026-27 rankings crown Science Academy STEM Magnet North Hollywood as California's top public high school, with Southern California magnet and STEM schools leading the state list. Whitney High (Cerritos) and Oxford Academy (Cypress) follow, along with Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy (Wilmington) and other top California picks from Gilroy, Fresno, the Santa Cruz area, San Jose, and Fremont, highlighting a mix of magnet, charter, and traditional public schools and strong AP participation.

via nypost.com|
#california#education#high-schools
Utah Bans Stephen King’s Different Seasons from Public School Libraries
education1 month ago

Utah Bans Stephen King’s Different Seasons from Public School Libraries

Utah’s state board of education expanded a statewide ban on Stephen King’s Different Seasons after several districts removed the four novellas for “objective sensitive material.” The collection—linked to films like Stand by Me and The Shawshank Redemption—includes Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, Apt Pupil, The Body, and The Breathing Method and was previously available to grades 7–12. Bans are triggered when enough districts (three, or two districts plus five charter schools) deem material harmful to minors; as of mid-July Utah lists 35 banned titles. The ACLU filed suit in January challenging the bans as unconstitutional under the First and Fourteenth Amendments, highlighting ongoing clashes over censorship in U.S. schools.

via The Guardian|
#book-bans#education#first-amendment
Texas to Add Bible Passages to Public School Reading Curriculum
education2 months ago

Texas to Add Bible Passages to Public School Reading Curriculum

Texas' State Board of Education approved new social studies standards by a 9-5 vote to require Bible passages in public school reading for elementary and middle grades, phased in from 2030-31. Supporters say it acknowledges the Bible’s historical influence on American culture, while opponents warn it risks crossing the line into religious instruction and could marginalize other faiths. The move is part of broader GOP efforts to expand Christianity in schools and raises questions about teaching religion in a secular context and how teachers will implement it for diverse students.

via Salon.com|
#bible#curriculum#education
Texas moves to require Bible stories in public schools, fueling nationwide debate
us-politics2 months ago

Texas moves to require Bible stories in public schools, fueling nationwide debate

Texas’ Republican-led State Board of Education is advancing a plan to mandate Bible stories as required reading for about 5.5 million public-school students from kindergarten through high school by 2030, including Noah’s Ark and Jesus passages; supporters say it reflects the nation’s Judeo-Christian roots, while critics warn it could violate church-state separation and marginalize non-Christian students, as the state previously moved to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. A final vote is expected soon, with national implications for how religion should be taught in U.S. schools.

via The Independent|
#adam-and-eve#christianity#public-schools
Bezos questions NYC school funding, urges root-cause fixes over tax hikes
business3 months ago

Bezos questions NYC school funding, urges root-cause fixes over tax hikes

Jeff Bezos said on CNBC that New York City's public-school spending (about $44,000 per student) is inefficient and wouldn’t be tolerated in business, arguing funds don’t reach teachers and calling for root-cause solutions rather than higher taxes on the wealthy; NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded, while Bezos and the family later pledged up to $150 million for early childhood education in NYC (including a $100 million donation and $25 million contingent on matching funds) to support expanded childcare programs.

via The Times of India|
#business#education-funding#jeff-bezos
5th Circuit allows Texas Ten Commandments displays in public classrooms
politics4 months ago

5th Circuit allows Texas Ten Commandments displays in public classrooms

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Texas may require Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms, reversing a district court and setting up a potential Supreme Court clash over religion in public education. Supporters call it a victory for traditional values and the historical foundations of U.S. law, while critics led by the ACLU argue it violates the First Amendment’s separation of church and state. The ruling follows similar actions in Louisiana and comes as Texas had begun displaying posters in many districts after the law took effect, despite injunctions in others.

via PBS|
#first-amendment#politics#public-schools
SCOTUS declines to hear parents’ rights challenge to school gender-identity decisions
politics4 months ago

SCOTUS declines to hear parents’ rights challenge to school gender-identity decisions

The Supreme Court declined to hear a Massachusetts parents’ civil-rights challenge alleging their public school secretly socially transitioned their child to a different gender without parental knowledge or consent, leaving the lower court ruling intact; the decision keeps the debate about parental rights in public schools alive, with a related Florida case awaiting action and ongoing debates over school-notification and pronoun policies.

via CBS News|
#education-policy#gender-identity#note-only-five-tags-allowed-please-disregard-the-extra-tag-if-required
education4 months ago

LA Schools Brace for a 70,000-strong Strike That Could Halt Classes for 520,000 Students

LAUSD faces a coordinated strike by UTLA, SEIU Local 99, and AALA with about 70,000 employees set to walk out, potentially shutting down classes for around 520,000 students. The unions demand roughly a 17% pay raise over two years and staffing improvements, while the district emphasizes its offers and financial constraints; an April 14 deadline looms as talks continue, with contingency plans like food distribution, take-home instruction, and childcare in place if the strike proceeds.

via Politico|
#education#education-funding#labor-unions
Louisiana Ten Commandments Display Law Advances in 5th Circuit, Constitutional Questions Remain
law6 months ago

Louisiana Ten Commandments Display Law Advances in 5th Circuit, Constitutional Questions Remain

The full 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a lower court’s injunction blocking Louisiana HB 71, allowing the state law requiring Ten Commandments displays in every public classroom to proceed. The court said it is premature to decide whether the displays would violate the Establishment Clause, noting the record lacks concrete facts to assess constitutionality. The decision covers only Louisiana, with related consideration of a Texas case ongoing; the plaintiffs (led by the ACLU and allied groups) will continue challenging the law as the litigation moves forward.

via NBC News|
#establishment-clause#fifth-circuit#law
Louisiana Ten Commandments posters cleared to move forward in schools by appeals court
politics6 months ago

Louisiana Ten Commandments posters cleared to move forward in schools by appeals court

A 5th Circuit panel lifted a lower court injunction and cleared the way for Louisiana’s law mandating poster-sized Ten Commandments displays in public classrooms to take effect. The court said there isn’t enough factual detail yet to rule on constitutionality—such as how prominently the posters will appear or whether teachers will reference them—leaving the legal questions unresolved even as the policy moves forward. Dissenters warned the statute risks government endorsement of religion. Arkansas has a similar law being challenged, and Texas already implemented one.

via CNN|
#first-amendment#louisiana#politics