The survey gave a snapshot into the various challenges educators face with school climate and student behavior. (Photo by Nikada/iStock Getty Images)

Survey: many teachers injured by students, lose class time

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

A survey among more than a thousand educators found that one in three are worried about receiving a physical injury from a student, while 20 percent have been injured from a student. The report was shown to the 24-member Student Behavior and School Climate Task Force Monday night, which is made of government and educational officials as well as school …

The Public School Transportation Committee's recommendation report is due in April, 2024.

Transpo report coming in April with asks of more driver pay, benefits 

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

The Public School Transportation Committee once again said it would recommend a raise in bus driver salaries, along with measures for bus safety and security, insurance and benefits. The 13-person committee’s purpose is to make yearly suggestions by April 1 for improvements related to the state transportation formula.  In Monday’s committee meeting, the group confirmed again it wants bus drivers …