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4+ day, 8+ hour ago (87+ words) PARP-Book Ninjas " June 1-12: Drop off used K-gth Level books using the labeled box at your child's school. Books must be able to fit in gallon-sized bag (no board books please). For a chance to win a summer book kit & gift…...
Former Summit Pointe Elementary PTA treasurer pleads guilty to embezzling more than $100 K from school PTA
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (208+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " A former Summit Pointe Elementary School PTA official pleaded guilty in federal court to embezzlement. Holly Mikkelsen pleaded guilty to nine counts of bank and wire fraud. She stole more than $100, 000 from the PTA in her role…...
Former school PTA treasurer in Lee's Summit pleads guilty in yearslong $100 K fraud scheme
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (119+ words) A former PTA treasurer in the Kansas City area admitted in federal court that she stole more than $100, 000 from an elementary school parent group. Holly Mikkelson, formerly of Lee's Summit, pleaded guilty to nine counts of bank and wire fraud....
Letters: Educators need paid parental leave
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (220+ words) The Advocate Mia Blum, a UNO student who just graduated, helps teach a class as part of a teacher residency at Joseph J. Davies Elementary School in Meraux, La. , Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The Louisiana Legislature's possible implementation of paid parental leave for…...
Letters: Educators need paid family leave | Letters
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (220+ words) Letters: Educators need paid parental leave NOLA. com Mia Blum, a UNO student who just graduated, helps teach a class as part of a teacher residency at Joseph J. Davies Elementary School in Meraux, La. , Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The Louisiana Legislature's possible…...
Ex-Mt. Diablo School District manager sent to prison for stealing $3. 465 million from low income kids program
1+ week, 2+ day ago (214+ words) OAKLAND " A former Mt. Diablo Unified School District employee was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for a years-long scheme that involved him pilfering $3. 465 million from a program intended to assist low-income students, court records show Eric Rego, 40, was tasked…...
Establish paid pregnancy leave for educators
1+ week, 3+ day ago (414+ words) Educators devote their lives to their students; yet, when it comes to their own families, they have to constantly sacrifice because of the lack of basic supports such as paid pregnancy leave," said CTA Secretary-Treasurer Jones. The time is now…...
Governors Briefs: An Appointment and Newsom Highlights Paid Family Leave Program -
1+ week, 5+ day ago (108+ words) SACRAMENTO " Gov. Gavin Newsom May 8 announced the following appointment: Impact by the numbers " New Filmmakers Los Angeles' Student Mentorship Program has upcoming sessions at South Park Center in" Funds Come From China Shipping Settlement Twenty-five years after litigation began, mitigation…...
Two resign from Lake Shore school PTO as SCS police probe missing money
1+ week, 5+ day ago (405+ words) Two people have resigned from a parent-teacher organization in Lake Shore Public Schools amid a criminal investigation into missing money from the all-volunteer group's bank account, according to district leaders. Lake Shore officials declined to identify the individuals who recently…...
Criminal investigation launched over missing Violet Elementary School PTO funds
2+ week, 2+ day ago (414+ words) Peter Maxwell is your community reporter for Warren, Center Line, Fraser, Roseville, Eastpointe, St. Clair Shores, and the Grosse Pointes. Connect with him at Peter. Maxwell@wxyz. com. ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. (WXYZ) " A criminal investigation is underway after tens…...