# school district (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 13 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover school district. Page: Feed: --- ## [How two principals' cellphone policies were inspired by the Philly airport and Kevin Hart](https://www.phillyvoice.com/philly-principals-cellphone-policies-airport-kevin-hart/?utm_source=education&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-20 · Molly McVety · PhillyVoice - Education_ The School District of Philadelphia leaves it up each principal to decide how to address students using cellphones in class, and each one has their own tactic — from using Yondr pouches to metal cabinets. ## [Notice of Provisional Appointment to the Berkeley Unified School District Board of Education](https://www.berkeleyschools.net/2026/08/notice-of-provisional-appointment-to-the-berkeley-unified-school-district-board-of-education/) _2026-08-20 · Lyz Chairez · Berkeley Public Schools_ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a vacancy occurred on the Berkeley Unified School District’s Board of Education on July 1, 2026, as a result of the resignation of Director Ana Vasudeo. The resignation was filed on June 30, 2026, and became effective on June 30, 2026. On August 19, 2026, the Berkeley Unified School District’s \[…\] The post Notice of Provisional Appointment to the Berkeley Unified School… ## [Parade Monday to kick off Howard County Fair](https://swarkansasnews.com/2026/08/20/parade-monday-to-kick-off-howard-county-fair/) _2026-08-20 · Nashville News Leader · Southwest Arkansas News_ The Howard County Fair Parade will officially kick off the county fair and livestock show on Monday, starting at 5 p.m. on Main Street. The youth livestock shows will get started early Tuesday morning and run through Thursday and will be capped by the premium sale at 9:00 Friday morning. The midway carnival will run \[…\] ## [Nashville School District to offer Scrapper Virtual Academy](https://swarkansasnews.com/2026/08/20/nashville-school-district-to-offer-scrapper-virtual-academy/) _2026-08-20 · Nashville News Leader · Southwest Arkansas News_ By John R. Schirmer News-Leader staff The Nashville School District will offer a virtual learning option for 2026-27 following a vote Monday, Aug. 17, by the Nashville School Board. The Scrapper Virtual Academy will provide “a flexible, high-quality learning option for Nashville students, according to the district. Superintendent Doug Graham said student sign-up will begin \[…\] ## [Mineral Springs coach killed in accident; balloon release set for Friday night at Hornet Stadium](https://swarkansasnews.com/2026/08/20/mineral-springs-coach-killed-in-accident-balloon-release-set-for-friday-night-at-hornet-stadium/) _2026-08-20 · Nashville News Leader · Southwest Arkansas News_ The Mineral Springs School District and surrounding areas are in mourning this week after the death of a young member of the Mineral Springs Hornet family. William E. Dixon III, 26, died Saturday, Aug. 15 after he crashed his side-by-side on Schaal Road around 4:55 a.m. in rural Howard County, according to the Arkansas State \[…\] ## [Obituary: Willliam Earl Dixon III](https://swarkansasnews.com/2026/08/20/obituary-willliam-earl-dixon-iii/) _2026-08-20 · Nashville News Leader · Southwest Arkansas News_ Coach William Earl Dixon III February 9, 2000- August 15, 2026 Mr. William Earl Dixon III. 26, of Mineral Springs, Arkansas passed away unexpectedly in Mineral Springs, Arkansas. Coach Dixon was the proud graduate of Mineral Springs School. He went on to further his education at UCA earning a bachelor’s degree and was a proud \[…\] ## [Obituary: Gary Hodge ‘Buddy’ Martindale](https://swarkansasnews.com/2026/08/20/obituary-gary-hodge-buddy-martindale/) _2026-08-20 · Nashville News Leader · Southwest Arkansas News_ Gary Hodge “Buddy” Martindale, age 83 of Nashville, Ark., passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Little Rock. He was born on May 28, 1943 in Bingen to the late James Hicks Martindale and Mable Hodge Martindale. He was a member of the Bingen United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. In \[…\] ## [Obituary: Gerald Dayne Pinkerton](https://swarkansasnews.com/2026/08/20/obituary-gerald-dayne-pinkerton/) _2026-08-20 · Nashville News Leader · Southwest Arkansas News_ Gerald Dayne Pinkerton, 88, of Nashville, Ark., passed away on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. He was born Jan. 1, 1938, in Umpire, Ark., to the late George Pinkerton and Grace Sharp Pinkerton. Gerald was a retired math teacher at area schools as well as a cattle and poultry farmer. Gerald had a talent for working \[…\] ## [Conservative Christians in Texas are trying to harass Muslims out of existence](https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/conservative-christians-in-texas) _2026-08-20 · Friendly Atheist_ Their latest gambit? Legally redefining religion to exclude Islam, a move they think will let them ignore Muslims’ civil rights ## [Broken water mains disrupt the service](https://www.swnews4u.com/local/government/broken-water-mains-disrupt-the-service/) _2026-08-19 · CHARLEY PREUSSER · SW News 4 U_ Broken water mains and roadwork were the main topics of discussion at the Gays Mills Village Board Meeting on Monday, August 3, 2026. ## [Open coordination for humans & AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DpN26RNrmBAY) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Shared schemas and CLI tooling to validate, route, and audit human-agent workflows. ## [FLOW Annual Meeting planned at Wintergreen Resort](https://www.swnews4u.com/local/events/flow-annual-meeting-planned-at-wintergreen-resort/) _2026-08-19 · SW News 4 U_ Friends of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway (FLOW) will hold their annual meeting and paddle on Saturday, August 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Wintergreen Nature Preserve. ## [Arizona Supreme Court says pastor’s admission of abuse is NOT protected by religious privilege](https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/arizona-supreme-court-says-pastors) _2026-08-19 · Friendly Atheist_ The ruling will let prosecutors use Mario Rodriguez-Ramirez’s recorded confession in his criminal trial because he was discussing damage control, not seeking absolution ## [Philly public high school ranked No. 3 in the country by U.S. News & World Report](https://www.phillyvoice.com/high-school-rankings-philly-masterman/?utm_source=education&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-18 · Kristin Hunt · PhillyVoice - Education_ U.S. News & World Report has ranked Julia R. Masterman School in Philadelphia at No. 3 in its annual list of the best public high schools in America. Downingtown STEM Academy was No. 19. ## [Kacey Campbell new Dean of Students at Shorewood School District!](https://www.get-celebrated.com/post/kacey-campbell-new-dean-of-students-at-shorewood-school-district) _2026-08-18 · waltermckenzie · CelebratED!_ Kacey Campbell gets #celebratED as the new Dean of Students at Shorewood School District in Milwaukee, Wisconsin! Prior to this, she served as the Academic Dean at Milwaukee Academy of Science, an English 11 Teacher with the Milwaukee Public Schools, and as an Assistant Principal for the American Creativity Academy in Kuwait. We celebrate Kacey in this next chapter of her leadership journey, and… ## [Texas’ Ten Commandments law is heading toward a Supreme Court showdown](https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/texas-ten-commandments-law-is-heading) _2026-08-18 · Friendly Atheist_ After a bitterly divided appeals court upheld the classroom mandate, families are asking the justices to protect their religious freedom ## [Setting out in search of Fennimore rural schools](https://www.swnews4u.com/local/setting-out-in-search-of-fennimore-rural-schools/) _2026-08-17 · Jason Kreul · SW News 4 U_ Sue Olson and her grandchildren had a mission to locate all Fennimore rural area one room school houses. ## [Doug Brubaker new Superintendent of Chesapeake Public Schools!](https://www.get-celebrated.com/post/doug-brubaker-new-superintendent-of-chesapeake-public-schools) _2026-08-17 · waltermckenzie · CelebratED!_ Dr. Doug Brubaker gets #celebratED as the new Superintendent of the Chesapeake, Virginia Public Schools! Previously, he served as Superintendent of the Texarkana, Texas Independent School District and the Fort Smith, Arkansas Public Schools. We congratulate him for his appointment to this new leadership role, and we know we will hear great things from him at the Chesapeake Public Schools! Press… ## [Colorado school district dumps Bible-heavy curriculum borrowed from Texas after 3 days](https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/colorado-school-district-dumps-bible) _2026-08-17 · Friendly Atheist_ Montezuma-Cortez officials abandoned the "Bluebonnet" curriculum over the religious material, apparent AI errors, and lessons irrelevant to students in Colorado ## [Schools spend billions on AI, but some officials struggle to figure out what tools are worth buying](https://www.phillyvoice.com/schools-spending-billions-buying-ai-tools-choices/?utm_source=education&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-16 · Robbie Sequeira, Pennsylvania Capital-Star · PhillyVoice - Education_ Classrooms can use AI tools to flag a student struggling, track attendance or try to raise reading scores. But as school districts make decisions on which tools to buy, some officials feel overwhelmed by the array of choices. ## [Satanists sue Iowa officials for blocking them from erecting a holiday display in the Capitol](https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/satanists-sue-iowa-officials-for) _2026-08-15 · Friendly Atheist_ State officials kept inventing rules to block The Satanic Temple from putting up a holiday display in the name of protecting children ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Ln74cwRzUcOq) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [Philly parents describe 'devastating' toll of preschool exclusions and suspensions](https://www.phillyvoice.com/philly-parents-preschool-exclusions-suspensions/?utm_source=education&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-15 · Rebecca Redelmeier, Chalkbeat Philadelphia · PhillyVoice - Education_ Philadelphia kids are getting suspended from preschool. Parents and advocates want to put an end to it. ## [Asbestos concerns at Kensington High School are forcing students to relocate to another building](https://www.phillyvoice.com/kensington-high-school-asbestos-austin-meehan-school/?utm_source=education&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-14 · Michaela Althouse · PhillyVoice - Education_ Students at Kensington High School are being relocated to the Austin Meehan Middle School building in Mayfair due to an asbestos concern that arose while a new HVAC system was being installed at Kensington High School. The districts says classes will resume at Kensington High in January. ## [Canada’s military tells chaplains: At public events, serve everyone, not just Christians](https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/canadas-military-tells-chaplains) _2026-08-14 · Friendly Atheist_ The Canadian Armed Forces’ new religious-neutrality policy protects service members from government-sponsored faith ## [Kim Alvin De Lara receives 2026 Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators!](https://www.get-celebrated.com/post/kim-alvin-de-lara-receives-2026-presidential-innovation-award-for-environmental-educators) _2026-08-14 · waltermckenzie · CelebratED!_ Kim Alvin De Lara gets #celebratED for receiving the 2026 Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators (PIAEE)! He serves as an Elementary/Gifted Education Teacher with the Chandler Unified School District and an Intern in the Army Educational Outreach Program. Prior to this, he was a K-5 Computer Science Teacher for the Maricopa Unified School District. This is Kim's tenth year as an… ## [You don’t have to hand it to Richard Hanania](https://www.thehandbasket.co/p/christopher-mathias-richard-hanania-huffpost-expose) _2026-08-13 · Christopher Mathias · The Handbasket_ The so-called "former" white supremacist's work doesn't show accountability—or that he's actually moved on from his earlier views, Christopher Mathias writes. ## [Seasonal Prospects Overwhelming](https://www.swnews4u.com/outdoor-column/seasonal-prospects-overwhelming/) _2026-08-13 · SW News 4 U_ Rains came, humidity moderated, and days begin to shorten favoring planning and preparation over engaging in consumptive activities. ## [Candidates file in for municipal positions in Howard, Pike counties](https://swarkansasnews.com/2026/08/13/candidates-file-in-for-municipal-positions-in-howard-pike-counties/) _2026-08-13 · Nashville News Leader · Southwest Arkansas News_ Howard County The filing period for independent candidates for municipal offices ended at noon Wednesday, Aug. 5, but not without some controversy. Two independent candidates for mayor of Nashville will challenge incumbent Larry Dunaway who won the Republican nomination without opposition in the March Preferential Primary Election. The independent candidates are Kelley Windham and Denise \[…\] ## [Pike County’s favorite son honored with memorial highway designation](https://swarkansasnews.com/2026/08/13/pike-countys-favorite-son-honored-with-memorial-highway-designation/) _2026-08-13 · Nashville News Leader · Southwest Arkansas News_ By PJ Tracy Murfreesboro Diamond The Glen Campbell Memorial Highway is now official. Signs were placed recently on State Highways 301, 19 and 26 by Branch Construction. The legislative effort was started in 2023 in Arkansas Senate Bill 535 that was sponsored by local elected officials Senator Steve Crowell and Representative Justin Gonzales following the \[…\] ## [Mine Creek Revelations: Pooper Pond](https://swarkansasnews.com/2026/08/13/mine-creek-revelations-pooper-pond/) _2026-08-13 · Nashville News Leader · Southwest Arkansas News_ YES, I AM STILL HERE peeking out my window on Main Street, and I have a sneaking suspicion that the Powers-That-Be are going to overlook the anniversary of a big event in the history of our town. Actually, the anniversary date has already passed — I’m talking about the day in 2009 when a dozen \[…\] ## [Welcome Back Meet and Greet](http://oka.fvsd.us/apps/news/article/2219783) _2026-08-13 · News & Announcements (Oka Elementary School)_ Your child will have the opportunity to meet their teacher on Tuesday August 25th 11-11:30am at Oka Elementary! Teacher assignments will be live in the Aeries Parent Portal as long as you have done the data confirmation process for your child before hand. We are so excited to see all of our amazing students and welcome them back the Wolfpack for the 2026-17 school year! ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Drypu07WGK7q) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [Bullock family honors ancestors with historic memorial garden dedication](https://swarkansasnews.com/2026/08/13/bullock-family-honors-ancestors-with-historic-memorial-garden-dedication/) _2026-08-13 · Nashville News Leader · Southwest Arkansas News_ Nearly 100 descendants of Leandor “Mint” Bullock and Mary Bullock gathered Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Bullock Historic Memorial Garden for a historic ceremony honoring generations of Bullock family members. “Today, we gather to honor and remember our ancestors whose lives, sacrifices, and legacy continue to inspire us. May this memorial serve as a \[…\] ## [Dr. Ingrid Corpuz appointed Multilingual Learner Director for the Movement Schools!](https://www.get-celebrated.com/post/dr-ingrid-corpuz-appointed-multilingual-learner-director-for-the-movement-schools) _2026-08-13 · waltermckenzie · CelebratED!_ Dr. Ingrid Corpuz gets #celebratED for being appointed Multilingual Learner Director for the Movement Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina! She is also an Adjunct Professor at St. Joseph's University, New York. Prior to this, Ingrid served as a Title III Multilingual Learner Program Manager at the South Carolina Department of Education, and as a Multilingual Learner Program Specialist for the… ## [Connecticut Republicans finally rejected the Christian extremist they never vetted](https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/connecticut-republicans-finally-rejected) _2026-08-13 · Friendly Atheist_ Jadon MacCormack became a GOP nominee despite endorsing Holocaust denial and vicious anti-LGBTQ rhetoric. He just got a humiliating reality check. ## [Express settles into new location](https://redoakexpress.com/news/express-settles-new-location) _2026-08-12 · admin · The Red Oak Express_ The Red Oak Express office has opened in a new temporary location, back in the square for the first time since 1961. ## [Red Oak receives assessment on housing from ISU students](https://redoakexpress.com/news/red-oak-receives-assessment-housing-isu-students) _2026-08-12 · admin · The Red Oak Express_ The City of Red Oak has a new floodplain and housing resilience plan. ## [USDA approves loan for new wastewater plant](https://redoakexpress.com/news/usda-approves-loan-new-wastewater-plant) _2026-08-12 · admin · The Red Oak Express_ Plans for updating the wastewater treatment plant in Red Oak can now move forward. ## [Elwood moves into new position with the AEA](https://redoakexpress.com/news/elwood-moves-new-position-aea) _2026-08-12 · admin · The Red Oak Express_ The administration at the Stanton School District will be a bit different when school resumes in August. ## [McWilliam sharing copies of ‘Jasper” at this year’s Junction Days event](https://redoakexpress.com/news/mcwilliam-sharing-copies-%E2%80%98jasper%E2%80%9D-year%E2%80%99s-junction-days-event) _2026-08-12 · admin · The Red Oak Express_ An author in California with Red Oak ties will be offering a special gift during this year’s Junction Days celebration. ## [Renovations underway at Stanton](https://redoakexpress.com/news/renovations-underway-stanton) _2026-08-12 · admin · The Red Oak Express_ Construction on the Stanton School District is getting further underway. ## [Red Oak Pool opening planned for June 19](https://redoakexpress.com/news/red-oak-pool-opening-planned-june-19) _2026-08-12 · admin · The Red Oak Express_ After a lengthy delay, the Red Oak Municipal Pool will soon be open for the summer. ## [Johnson retires after more than 40 years of driving](https://redoakexpress.com/news/johnson-retires-after-more-40-years-driving) _2026-08-12 · admin · The Red Oak Express_ After more than 4o years of serving as a bus driver at Good Shepherd Christian Preschool of Stanton, driver Tom Johnson is calling it a career. ## [Tim and Terra Marsden receive award](https://redoakexpress.com/news/tim-and-terra-marsden-receive-award) _2026-08-12 · admin · The Red Oak Express_ Terra and Tim Marsden have been selected as the recipients of the 2026 Faye and Larry Brandstetter Creative and Motivational Teacher Award, an honor that recognizes exceptional educators who inspir ## [Lakin foundation reaffirms commitment to Revitalize Southwest Iowa program](https://redoakexpress.com/news/lakin-foundation-reaffirms-commitment-revitalize-southwest-iowa-program) _2026-08-12 · admin · The Red Oak Express_ The Charles E. Lakin Foundation’s Revitalize Southwest Iowa project is doing some slight revamping. ## [BECI developers move at dizzying speed](https://www.swnews4u.com/local/environment/beci-developers-move-at-dizzying-speed/) _2026-08-12 · GILLIAN POMPLUN · SW News 4 U_ In a full-court press, aimed at filing an application for a certificate of public convenience and need with the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) in February of 2027, developers of the proposed BECI 765 kV transmission line are proceeding at dizzying speed. ## [Promoter proposes pro-wrestling event at Seneca School Board meeting](https://www.swnews4u.com/local/education/promoter-proposes-pro-wrestling-event-at-seneca-school-board-meeting/) _2026-08-12 · CHARLEY PREUSSER · SW News 4 U_ The Seneca School Board meeting held in July got off to an unusual start in its public comment segment, when Jared Marti discussed the possibility of having a pro wrestling event at the school ## [Rane Garcia selected Assistant Superintendent for the Godfrey-Lee Public Schools!](https://www.get-celebrated.com/post/rane-garcia-selected-assistant-superintendent-for-the-godfrey-lee-public-schools) _2026-08-12 · waltermckenzie · CelebratED!_ Rane Garcia gets #celebratED for being selected as Assistant Superintendent for the Godfrey-Lee Public Schools in Wyoming, Michigan! Prior to this, she served as a Director at the Michigan Department of Education, and as a Superintendent for the Muskegon Heights, Michigan Public School Academy System. We congratulate her on this new leadership role, and we know she will accomplish great things in… ## [Christian televangelist Katie Souza claims aliens stole her eggs and made a hybrid baby](https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/christian-televangelist-katie-souza) _2026-08-12 · Friendly Atheist_ The televangelist claims an "inter-dimensional device" stole her eggs for decades. Don't bother looking for evidence. ## [Superintendent Ford Morthel Welcomes You to the 2026–27 School Year](https://www.berkeleyschools.net/2026/08/superintendent-ford-morthel-welcomes-you-to-the-2026-27-school-year/) _2026-08-11 · Musashi Asano · Berkeley Public Schools_ Greetings BUSD Family, Welcome to the 2026–27 school year! I hope you and your family have had a wonderful summer. As August 12th approaches, our educators, school leaders, and staff are busy preparing our campuses and classrooms to welcome students back. As you know, each year we select a hashtag that helps tell \[…\] The post Superintendent Ford Morthel Welcomes You to the 2026–27 School Year… ## [Leslie Kinard new Principal of Elizabeth Duncan Koontz Elementary School!](https://www.get-celebrated.com/post/leslie-kinard-new-principal-of-elizabeth-duncan-koontz-elementary-school) _2026-08-11 · waltermckenzie · CelebratED!_ Leslie Kinard gets #celebratED as the new Principal of Elizabeth Duncan Koontz Elementary School in Salisbury, North Carolina! Prior to this, she served as a Senior Director Executive Leadership Coach for the Wake County Public Schools. We lift her up as a true champion for educators and the children they serve, and we look forward to hearing great things from Koontz Elementary! Elizabeth Duncan… ## [Primary election Tuesday](https://www.swnews4u.com/local/primary-election-tuesday/) _2026-08-11 · SW News 4 U_ The fall primary election is Aug. 11.