Tag: Primary and secondary education
US Catholic school association seeks rebound from grim year
The organization overseeing Catholic schools in the United States gets a new chief executive this week as it seeks to rebound from its biggest...
Learning setbacks coming into focus with new testing results
AUSTIN, Texas — The scores from the first U.S. standardized tests taken during the pandemic are offering an early glimpse of just how far...
Spain, Croatia peaking ahead of Euro 2020 knockout game
Dani Osmo will be lining up against some familiar opponents when Spain faces Croatia in the round of 16 at the European Championship.
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Philadelphia schools adopt ‘sanctuary’ immigration policy
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia school board unanimously voted to adopt a “welcoming sanctuary schools” resolution, promising more training for staff on how to respond...
Arizona House OK’s big loopholes for new tax on wealthy
PHOENIX — After slashing $1.9 billion in income taxes mainly benefiting upper-income taxpayers and shielding them from higher taxes approved by voters in an...
Man who gave tortillas thrown at game denies racist intent
CORONADO, Calif. — A California man who claims he provided the tortillas that San Diego-area high school students threw at the basketball team of...
EXPLAINER: So much buzz, but what is critical race theory?
RALEIGH, N.C. — Former President Donald Trump has railed against it. Republicans in the U.S. Senate introduced a resolution condemning any requirement for teachers...
Elite school accepts more blacks and Hispanics, fewer Asians
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — A premier public high school in northern Virginia has dramatically increased the number of Black and Hispanic students offered admission...
California school coach fired after tortillas thrown at team
CORONADO, Calif. — A San Diego-area school district voted Tuesday night to fire the head basketball coach after tortillas were hurled at a team...
Arizona GOP advances wish list on race, taxes, elections
PHOENIX — The Arizona Senate passed a $12.8 billion budget for the coming fiscal year early Wednesday that contains massive income tax cuts after...