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Joshua Jackson filed an emergency custody motion against Jodie Turner-Smith, alleging she enrolled their daughter Juno in a new school without his consent, violating prior agreements and raising concerns about her educational environment amid their ongoing custody dispute.
Ann Arbor Public Schools is facing a $25 million budget cut for the next school year, leading to anticipated staff layoffs due to a shortfall discovered in an audit. The district attributes the challenges to an increase in staff, a decline in school enrollment, and recent raises for teachers and staff members. Interim Superintendent Jazz Parks stated that the cuts will begin at the central office and administrative positions, and the district is expected to make staff and program reductions despite efforts to address the budget challenge. This situation reflects a broader trend of budget woes in school districts across the country as federal pandemic relief aid diminishes and school enrollment declines.
Washington D.C. has recorded its highest-ever school enrollment figures, with over 98,000 students in traditional public and charter schools. The preliminary data shows a 2% increase in enrollment compared to last year, surpassing pre-pandemic growth rates. The city added 2,120 students this year, driven largely by charter schools and the youngest and oldest learners. The growth in enrollment is seen as encouraging progress as the district continues to recover from the impact of the pandemic.
After wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, damaged several schools, hundreds of students remain unaccounted for, causing anxiety and frustration among the community. The Hawaii Department of Education has urged families to enroll in new schools or distance learning programs, but approximately 966 kids are still unenrolled. Officials are actively reaching out to contact families, but some have not been reached yet. Social media videos and theories about the missing children have caused further concern, and community members are demanding answers. The damaged Lahaina schools are expected to reopen after a fall break in October.
New York City is facing challenges as hundreds of migrant children enroll in public schools just days before classes are set to begin. The city has already enrolled over 19,000 kids in temporary housing, the majority of whom are asylum seekers. Another 500 migrant children have been added this week, with more arriving weekly. The district claims to have sufficient resources, including English as a new language teachers and Spanish-speaking teachers, but educators express frustration at the lack of coordination and support from the Department of Education. Additionally, a potential school bus strike threatens to disrupt the start of the school year. Migrant parents are also struggling to provide their children with necessary supplies and clothing for school.
A 28-year-old Honduran woman was arrested for posing as a 17-year-old student at Hahnville High School in Louisiana to improve her English. She was enrolled using fraudulent documents, but authorities do not believe she committed any other crimes or engaged in inappropriate behavior with students. The school district is conducting an audit of enrollment documents and plans to provide training for staff to recognize potentially fraudulent documents in the future. The woman and her mother were released on bond.