District officials said the suit contains ‘allegations that are untrue or based on partial truths’ Three Mt. Lebanon parents filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday alleging misconduct by their children’s first-grade teacher and claiming the children were taught about several social issues involving gender in a manner that violated district policy and precedent, the Constitution and state law. They claim that their … [Read more...] about Mt. Lebanon parents file lawsuit alleging teacher misconduct on gender issues
Michigan police officer charged with murder in killing of Patrick Lyoya
The prosecutor in Kent County, Michigan, has decided to charge Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr with second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya during a traffic stop in April. Lyoya, a 26-year-old immigrant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was shot in the head on April 4 after Schurr pulled him over for an unregistered license plate. His death prompted protests … [Read more...] about Michigan police officer charged with murder in killing of Patrick Lyoya
Governor Whitmer to Sign House Bill Investing in School Safety
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be signing House Bill 6012, a bipartisan bill that invests in school safety by fully funding risk assessments and critical incidence mapping to help protect students and create safety plans. “This bill represents a true collaboration between the legislature, my office, community members, and school leadership to make sure our schools have the tools they need to … [Read more...] about Governor Whitmer to Sign House Bill Investing in School Safety