AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoFirst Amendment in schools: A federal appeals court upheld the firing of an Oregon school counselor who displayed gender-themed books in his office, saying the conduct wasn’t protected speech. Courts and campus claims: A judge refused Florida Atlantic University’s bid to dismiss a former dean’s sex discrimination and retaliation lawsuit. Immigration enforcement near schools: A federal judge ruled ICE made an invalid, warrantless arrest during an incident involving a man outside a Baltimore-area school. Teacher/counselor culture wars: The Oregon ruling adds to the growing legal fight over what educators can display or discuss in school settings. Public health: U.S. measles cases hit a 35-year high as vaccination rates among kindergarteners fall, with children driving most infections. Local school funding: Michigan voters will decide a Schoolcraft County millage to keep MSU Extension and 4-H programs running. Back-to-school tech backlash: Kansas middle schoolers are limiting laptops after officials found phones-free classrooms still turned devices into distractions. Teacher pay: Maryland moves toward a $60,000 teacher pay floor after “difficult” decisions.
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