Rachel Holloway is a public affairs correspondent specializing in civil liberties, public employment, and education policy. She reports on issues at the intersection of free speech, professional conduct, and institutional governance.
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Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood has proposed closing and consolidating schools like Zachary Taylor Elementary and Liberty High School to address a $188 million budget
A newly appointed Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board member has resigned just hours after taking her oath of office, citing the role's demanding time commitment.
Minneapolis Public Schools and its teachers union have reached a tentative contract agreement, averting a strike that was set to begin Tuesday.
A new Turning Point USA club at Royal Oak High School has led to a 270-student walkout and allegations of harassment, creating a tense campus climate.
Voters in Mid-Michigan delivered a mixed decision on school funding, with four districts passing bond measures for improvements while three others rejected major tax proposals.
The Tuscumbia City Board of Education urges the public to stop sharing a video of a fight between two Deshler High School football players, citing privacy and student well-being.
An Oregon school district is using voluntary, teacher-controlled classroom cameras to resolve misconduct allegations in minutes, bypassing a major state backlog.
Conservative parent groups in Maine are orchestrating a statewide campaign to influence school board elections and restrict transgender student rights, leading to policy changes in at least eight dist
Sheffield Hallam University apologized to an academic after internal documents revealed it halted human rights research following alleged threats from Chinese agents.
Crestwood school board candidate Tom Stavitzski is addressing a past job termination for alleged excessive force and witness intimidation, calling it a smear campaign.
The Minneapolis Federation of Educators (MFE) has filed its intent to strike with Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS). A potential strike could begin November 11, impacting teachers, support staff, and a
Newark Superintendent Roger LeΓ³n's contract was extended to 2030 in a surprise move after a board member reversed her vote from a previous meeting.
The Boston School Committee has approved a 3% pay raise for Superintendent Mary Skipper, bringing her annual salary to over $320,000 plus a $60,000 annuity.
The Whitman-Hanson School District has delayed laying off 30 staff members after a surprise $1.39 million budget deficit sparked community outrage and calls for transparency.
A lawsuit claims Indiana University violated constitutional rights by firing a student newspaper adviser and attempting to control content, linking actions to broader free speech suppression.
Minnesota schools are facing a severe student mental health crisis, with a counselor-to-student ratio double the national recommendation as federal funds expire.
Sexual assault advocate Brenda Tracy plans to publicly confront the MSU Board of Trustees amid her lawsuit alleging they mishandled her harassment complaint.
A third-party investigation found a Denver Public Schools board member displayed biased and condescending behavior, prompting colleagues to consider a formal censure.
Durham Public Schools is considering a new policy requiring students to power off cellphones to comply with a new state law aimed at reducing distractions.
The Lawrence school district in Kansas is facing a lawsuit over student surveillance and recently replaced its monitoring software while trying to have the case dismissed.
