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Why LifeWise Academy is causing a stir in Everett Schools

December 18, 2025

LifeWise Academy is making waves in Everett Public Schools, and not everyone is happy about it. The group claims they're just trying to help, but critics say they're pushing religion into public schools, which is a big no-no. The founder of LifeWise, Joel Penton, has written a book called "During S

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A School Board Member's Sudden Exit: What Really Happened?

December 13, 2025

A school board member in New Jersey decided to leave her position early. Rebecca Petersen was part of the Raritan Township school board for three years. She chose to step down a month before her term ended. This happened after a long argument about some old social media posts. Petersen said her tim

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A Teacher's Legacy: Barbara Leszynski's Impact on Westlake Schools

December 10, 2025

Barbara Leszynski, a retired middle school science teacher, has left a lasting mark on Westlake Schools. She recently stepped down from the Westlake Board of Education after nearly 14 years of service. Her contributions were recognized and celebrated during her final meeting. Leszynski's time on th

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Highland Schools: Money Matters and New Faces

December 5, 2025

The Highland Local Schools Board of Education had a busy meeting on November 24. They talked about new laws that could change how schools get money. Four bills passed by the Ohio Senate might affect the school's budget. These bills deal with property taxes and how much money schools can get from the

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School Boards: A Fresh Start for Student Success

December 4, 2025

School boards in Pennsylvania have a big job ahead. Every year, they get a fresh start. This is not just about picking leaders. It is a chance to promise again to put students first. Many people do not know what school boards really do. They make big decisions. But they can only do this together. N

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Barberton Schools Face Big Money Trouble: What's Next?

November 26, 2025

Barberton City Schools are in a tough spot. They're looking at a huge $9. 2 million budget shortfall. This news came out during a recent meeting where teachers and the school board had a serious talk about what went wrong and how to fix it. Teachers are worried. They want to know how this happened

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A Family's Legacy in Lockport Education

November 26, 2025

Lockport Township High School District 205 is grieving the loss of Della Travis, a former board member who dedicated four years of her life to the school district. Della, who was 84 years old, passed away recently, leaving behind a family that has been deeply involved in the community's education sy

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A Book, A Battle, And A Bigger Question

November 15, 2025

A book named \"Flamer\" has sparked a heated debate in Harford County. It's not just about whether the book should be in school libraries. It's about who gets to decide what's appropriate for students. Some school board members think the book is not suitable for young readers. They say it has stron

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Rochelle Schools: Taxes, Grants, and Growing Preschools

November 13, 2025

The Rochelle Elementary School District has a lot going on. They recently decided to raise taxes by 4. 99% for 2025. This increase is just under the 5% threshold, so they didn't need a special hearing. The extra money will mostly go to transportation and special education, which are big expenses for

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Why Are Syracuse Schools Spending Big Bucks on Retired Staff?

November 2, 2025

The Syracuse City School District is making some big moves with taxpayer money. They want to pay $250, 000 to two retired executives for consulting services. That's a lot of cash, and the school board isn't being very open about why they think this is a good idea. The board has seven members, all e