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Berkeley K-12 Schools, Erupting in Antisemitism, Come Under the Scrutiny of Congress, Education Department
The fight for Jewish students at Berkeley is sparking a counter movement. After the Brandeis complaint was filed, a group of Jewish parents, BUSD Jewish Parents for Collective Liberation, put out a …
BUSD: Final Meeting Of School Year
A s the school season draws to a close and seniors are preparing to graduate, the last Burbank Unified School Board meeting for the 2023-2024 season took place on Thursday night at city hall.
School district grilled by Congress accused of teaching one-sided lessons on Gaza
The BUSD curriculum on the Gaza war is allegedly being withheld from Fendel’s review in violation of parental rights afforded by the 1998 Education Empowerment Act.
Threatening incidents surround Berkeley middle-school walkout for Palestinians
An antisemitic message was found at their school the same day, and the students chanted outside the nearby JCC during their march.
How DEI is failing my diverse, Jewish Berkeley, California family
Last Oct. 13 — barely a week after the Hamas attack on Israel — the terror group infamously declared a “Global Day of Jihad” against Israel. Despite the violent anti-Israel protests then raging, my kids’ Berkeley schools stood strategy-less in the face of the threat against its Jewish students.
How DEI is failing my diverse Berkeley, Ca. family
Last Oct. 13 — barely a week after the Hamas attack on Israel — the terror group infamously declared a “Global Day of Jihad” against Israel. Despite the violent anti-Israel protests then raging, my kids’ Berkeley schools stood strategy-less in the face of the threat against its Jewish students.
Antisemitic graffiti found at King amid student walkout for Gaza
Readers also asked about a pro-Palestine protest march that stopped at a nearby Jewish community center where young children were present.
Burbank teacher’s son is charged with murder after she is found dead in the family home
Kyle Lombardo is accused of killing his 57-year-old mother, Karyn Lombardo, after what police say was an “altercation in the family home.” …
NYC schools chancellor pressed over ‘lack of accountability’ for antisemitism in K-12 schools
New York City Department of Education Chancellor David Banks was pressed during a congressional hearing Wednesday on why the former principal of a high school where hundreds of students led a riot
Burbank elementary school teacher killed by her own son, police say
A man from Burbank has been charged with murder in connection with the death of his mother, a beloved teacher with the Burbank Unified School District. According to Burbank Police, officers and …
U.S. Department of Education probes antisemitism complaint against Berkeley Unified School District
The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into the Berkeley Unified School District over alleged “severe and persistent” bullying and harassment of Jewish students since the October …
Federal investigation opened on Berkeley schools over anti-Semitism
(KRON) — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) opened a formal investigation Tuesday into a complaint that the Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) failed to address …
U.S. Education Department Launches Investigation of Berkeley Unified School District
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced on Tuesday, May 7, it has opened a formal investigation into a complaint that the Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) …
Lawmakers to probe antisemitism reports at K-12 schools in hearing
Leaders of districts in New York City, Berkeley, California, and Montgomery County, Maryland, will appear before the committee.
Israel-Hamas War Poses Tough Questions for K-12 Leaders, Too
High school students have joined walkouts, while charges of antisemitism in three districts will be the focus of a House hearing this week.
Robinhood On SEC Issuing Wells Notice: “We’re Disappointed”
Shares of Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) saw a 2% decline in premarket trading, reacting to the revelation that the trading …
Superintendent fired after allegedly investigating students for not applauding her daughter enough
The Poway Unified board voted to dismiss Marian Kim Phelps after students alleged she threatened to ban them from graduation ceremonies for not applauding her daughter enough at a banquet.
Third lawsuit filed against Shelton, BUSD to represent 6 suspected victims
A sixth young girl has come forward to participate in a third lawsuit filed against former Benicia Unified School District teacher Matthew Joseph Shelton and the district, alleging that she was …
3 former students file suit against Bay Area elementary school teacher charged with sexual misconduct
A second lawsuit has been filed against the Benicia Unified School District and a former Robert Semple Elementary School teacher accused of sexual misconduct, representing three additional youth …
Binance ties SAFU fund to USDC: Is the fund missing out on potential gains?
In March 2023, it replaced the Binance (BUSD) in the fund with True USD (TUSD), reportedly in response to U.S. enforcement action against the former’s issuer, Paxos. Binance’s move to adopt USDC may …