Many teachers have had to have hard conversations with their administrators about prioritizing their health over what has been their dream job.
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Department of Education launches investigation into Princeton University over ‘admitted racism’
The Department of Education announced its investigation in a letter to the school’s president, citing his letter to the campus community as evidence.
‘Inappropriate and racist content’: Some schools cancel online curriculum Acellus as COVID-19 back to school kicks off
Examples of Acellus modules posted online include suggestive language such as “sweetie lips” and a controversial image in a lesson on Harriet Tubman.
Campus workers sue N.C. university system, cite unsafe conditions due to pandemic
The UNC system shut down residence halls, but is reopening with some in-person classes as daily case numbers rise into the thousands.
California authorities recover 2,000 to 3,000 roosters in raid of alleged illegal cockfighting ring
Cockfighting is a sport in which two roosters specifically bred to fight are placed in a small ring and encouraged to fight to the death.
‘Complete failure’: ACT test website crashes when registration opens after canceled exams
The ACT opened registration Monday for September and October tests, but shut down its registration site shortly after opening it “due to high demand.”
Back to school? Despite CDC recommendations, most major schools going online as COVID-19 cases spike
Start dates for going back to school are quickly approaching, and most major U.S. school districts choose to reopen in the fall with online learning.
Back-to-school reopening plans have few details on how many COVID-19 cases would close schools
Scientists say establishing ‘clear thresholds’ for COVID cases is necessary before back-to-school begins. But schools don’t have plans in place.
Coronavirus updates: LA and San Diego school districts will start fall classes online only; California orders statewide closures
Two of the largest school districts in the U.S., the Los Angeles and San Diego unified school districts, will start school online only. Latest news.
Fire, explosion on USS Bonhomme Richard sends 21 people to hospitals, fills San Diego skies with dark smoke
An amphibious assault ship caught fire on Sunday at Naval Base San Diego, injuring 17 sailors and four civilians, officials said.