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Education

Most teachers say mental health screening more important than metal detectors in preventing school shootings

Researchers surveyed 2,531 K-12 teachers about how prepared they feel to face a school shooting.

California bill would stop book banning by public libraries

The bill passed its first hurdle Wednesday and now advances to the Assembly Judiciary Committee.

Creepy RA banned

BOSTON — A federal court in Massachusetts ruled in favor of the University of Massachusetts, which was sued by an RA who was inappropriate with female students and claims his discipline, which included a remedial behavior class and a ban from campus housing, was unfair. Universities’ duty to protect their students from others’ misconduct overrides his complaints, and his behavior, including unwanted touching of a student’s feet, amounted to sexual misconduct.

Biden overstepped with student loan repayment plan, Missouri attorney general says

A coalition of states says the president is unfairly pushing the SAVE plan's up to $1 trillion price tag onto working Americans.

Parents group defends right to challenge school district’s book banning at Eighth Circuit

The policy requires schools to preemptively remove library materials, including books, after receiving a challenge and before conducting any review or vote.

DEI in Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE — A federal court in Wisconsin approved a partial settlement between conservative law firm Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty and the state bar, which has agreed to allow all first-year law students — not just those who come from traditionally disadvantaged backgrounds — to apply for paid clerkships through its Diversity Clerkship Program.

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