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Nashville School Shooting: 3 Children, 3 Adults Dead in Devastating Attack

World

16 Dec, 2024

Nashville School Shooting: 3 Children, 3 Adults Dead in Devastating Attack


The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, became the scene of an unspeakable tragedy on Monday, March 27, 2023, when a...

Urgent! Green Bay High Schools on Lockdown After Credible Shooting Threats

Local

16 Dec, 2024

Urgent! Green Bay High Schools on Lockdown After Credible Shooting Threats


Green Bay, Wisconsin, found itself grappling with a significant security scare on Monday morning, as credible threats of school shootings...

Massive Winter Storm Blankets North Country: Schools Closed, Offices Shut Down - Full List of Closings and Delays

World

16 Dec, 2024

Massive Winter Storm Blankets North Country: Schools Closed, Offices Shut Down - Full List of Closings and Delays


Another significant winter storm has descended upon the North Country, bringing with it heavy snowfall, treacherous road conditions, and widespread...

New Brunswick's Budget: A $193.7 Million Investment in Francophone School Renovations and New Constructions?

World

11 Dec, 2024

New Brunswick's Budget: A $193.7 Million Investment in Francophone School Renovations and New Constructions?


The New Brunswick government recently unveiled its 2025-2026 capital budget, revealing a significant investment of $193.7 million in school infrastructure....

School Closure Decisions: How District 123 Navigates Winter Weather

Local

10 Dec, 2024

School Closure Decisions: How District 123 Navigates Winter Weather


The winter months bring a familiar question for parents and students in Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123: Will school be...

Massive Snowstorm Cripples Central Ontario: Schools Closed, Buses Cancelled!

World

9 Dec, 2024

Massive Snowstorm Cripples Central Ontario: Schools Closed, Buses Cancelled!


The first school day of December brought unexpected chaos to Central Ontario as a massive winter storm dumped record-breaking snowfall,...

Guelph Schools on Lockdown: Unfounded Threat Triggers Citywide Alert

World

5 Dec, 2024

Guelph Schools on Lockdown: Unfounded Threat Triggers Citywide Alert


On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, a threat against St. Michael Catholic Elementary School sent ripples of fear through the Guelph...

Ontario School Bus Cancellations: Snow Day Chaos Grips Southern Ontario!

World

5 Dec, 2024

Ontario School Bus Cancellations: Snow Day Chaos Grips Southern Ontario!


Southern Ontario is grappling with a significant winter storm, leaving many students enjoying an unexpected snow day. Environment Canada issued...

Beverly Teachers' Strike Ends: A $60,000 Price Tag and a Divided City

Local

5 Dec, 2024

Beverly Teachers' Strike Ends: A $60,000 Price Tag and a Divided City


The twelve-day Beverly teachers' strike, the longest in Massachusetts state history, concluded last week, leaving behind a complex legacy of...

Connecticut Schools Face Blizzard Delays: Full List of Closures and Delays

World

5 Dec, 2024

Connecticut Schools Face Blizzard Delays: Full List of Closures and Delays


Across Connecticut, the impact of a significant winter storm was clearly felt on Thursday, resulting in widespread disruptions to the...

Waterloo Region School Bus Cancellation Amidst Light Snow: Was it an Overreaction?

World

4 Dec, 2024

Waterloo Region School Bus Cancellation Amidst Light Snow: Was it an Overreaction?


On Sunday evening, a significant snowfall event impacted parts of Waterloo Region, with some areas receiving up to 14 centimetres...

Massive Ontario Snowstorm Causes Widespread School Bus Cancellations: Is Your Child's School Affected?

World

2 Dec, 2024

Massive Ontario Snowstorm Causes Widespread School Bus Cancellations: Is Your Child's School Affected?


Intense snow squalls continue to pummel the snowbelt regions surrounding Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, creating hazardous travel conditions and...

Ontario School Bus Chaos: Cancellations and Delays Rock Northeastern Schools!

World

26 Nov, 2024

Ontario School Bus Chaos: Cancellations and Delays Rock Northeastern Schools!


The unpredictable weather in northeastern Ontario has thrown a wrench into the daily routines of many students and families, causing...

Campbell River's Carihi Secondary School Closed After Devastating Overnight Fire

World

22 Nov, 2024

Campbell River's Carihi Secondary School Closed After Devastating Overnight Fire


The start of Friday, November 22nd, 2024, brought unexpected news for over a thousand students and staff of Carihi Secondary...

School Place Crisis: UK Councils Slash Admissions Amidst Post-Pandemic Birth Rate Plunge

World

19 Nov, 2024

School Place Crisis: UK Councils Slash Admissions Amidst Post-Pandemic Birth Rate Plunge


The UK is facing a school place crisis, with several local councils announcing plans to reduce admissions at primary schools....

Cranbrook Appoints First Female Head Amidst Co-Ed Transition and Scandal

World

14 Nov, 2024

Cranbrook Appoints First Female Head Amidst Co-Ed Transition and Scandal


Sydney private boys’ school Cranbrook, which will become co-educational from 2026, has appointed its first female head in the institution’s...

Veterans Day Events Across the Nation: Schools, Communities, and Organizations Honor Service Members

World

11 Nov, 2024

Veterans Day Events Across the Nation: Schools, Communities, and Organizations Honor Service Members


The United States marks Veterans Day each year on November 11th, a day dedicated to honoring those who have served...

Funding Crisis Threatens Closure of Scoil Mochua Special School:  Sinn Féin Demands Government Intervention

World

17 Oct, 2024

Funding Crisis Threatens Closure of Scoil Mochua Special School: Sinn Féin Demands Government Intervention


Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD today called on the government to fix the funding crisis at Scoil Mochua...

Parents Outraged: 'Twister' Road Markings Outside Schools Slammed as 'Dangerous' and 'Confusing'

World

30 Sep, 2024

Parents Outraged: 'Twister' Road Markings Outside Schools Slammed as 'Dangerous' and 'Confusing'


A set of colourful road markings painted outside two schools have been met with criticism from parents, who claim they...

Sudbury Schools Locked Down After Reports of Males With a Knife: Police Investigation Underway

Local

27 Sep, 2024

Sudbury Schools Locked Down After Reports of Males With a Knife: Police Investigation Underway


Two schools in Sudbury, England, were locked down on Friday afternoon after reports of a group of males carrying a...

Teacher Allowed Sex Offender Partner on School Grounds But Avoided Ban: 'Naïve' Decision Sparks Outrage

Local

26 Sep, 2024

Teacher Allowed Sex Offender Partner on School Grounds But Avoided Ban: 'Naïve' Decision Sparks Outrage


A teacher who allowed her sex offender partner onto school grounds in Buckinghamshire has not been banned from teaching. This...

Wirral School Lockdown: Police Investigating Threatening Phone Call

Local

25 Sep, 2024

Wirral School Lockdown: Police Investigating Threatening Phone Call


A Merseyside school went into lockdown after receiving a threatening phone call, police have said. Police said they were investigating...

Glebe Collegiate Institute Lockdown: Two Arrested After Incident During Lunch Hour

Local

24 Sep, 2024

Glebe Collegiate Institute Lockdown: Two Arrested After Incident During Lunch Hour


A police operation forced Glebe Collegiate Institute into lockdown just after noon on Tuesday. The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)...

School Bathroom Policy Debate: Are Teachers Going Too Far?

World

24 Sep, 2024

School Bathroom Policy Debate: Are Teachers Going Too Far?


A mom complained about a bathroom rule in her daughter's math class. Here's what experts say. It's not unusual for...

Back-to-School Anxiety: How to Help Your Kids Cope with the Stress

Health

20 Sep, 2024

Back-to-School Anxiety: How to Help Your Kids Cope with the Stress


The school year is now well underway for students and parents. While the Back-to-School season can bring about excitement, it...

Hustle Kingdoms: The Online Scamming Academies of West Africa

World

18 Sep, 2024

Hustle Kingdoms: The Online Scamming Academies of West Africa


As the world becomes increasingly connected, digital fraud has evolved from a local problem into a global one. West Africa,...

School Support Workers in Northern Ireland End Strike After Securing Pay Deal

Entertainment

17 Sep, 2024

School Support Workers in Northern Ireland End Strike After Securing Pay Deal


An agreement has been secured to resolve a long-running dispute over pay and grading for school support workers, Education Minister...

Perth School Principal Dies Suddenly Amid Child Exploitation Charges

World

17 Sep, 2024

Perth School Principal Dies Suddenly Amid Child Exploitation Charges


The former principal of a Perth private school who was charged with possessing child exploitation material has died ahead of...

Foley High School Lockdown: What We Know About the Incident

World

12 Sep, 2024

Foley High School Lockdown: What We Know About the Incident


On Wednesday, September 12, 2024, Foley High School in Foley, Alabama, was placed on lockdown after reports of a potential...

Shooting at Omaha Northwest High School: One Student Injured, Suspect in Custody

Local

10 Sep, 2024

Shooting at Omaha Northwest High School: One Student Injured, Suspect in Custody


A 15-year-old student was in critical condition after he was shot at Omaha Northwest High School on Tuesday afternoon, according...

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