Funding education: Teacher money and parent time impact schools
Public school districts rely on millions of dollars in taxpayer funding to operate. Those budgets are subsidized by parents and teachers who donate of their time and money.
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Teachers rally as community expresses outrage and support at Talawanda Board meeting
Dozens of teachers and locals showed up to a Talawanda Board of Education meeting Nov. 21, venting frustrations and offering support following multiple incidents of alleged misconduct.
Talawanda teacher on administrative leave following political social media post
The Talawanda School District is investigating a high school English teacher's conduct following a social media post about the 2024 election which appeared to be filmed on school property.
Marilyn Elzey, longtime Talawanda teacher and local activist, dies
Marilyn Elzey died on Aug. 27, 2024. She was an English teacher at Talawanda High School for decades and a major force in local activism after her retirement.
Homeless encampment clean-up and past board dysfunction discussed at Talawanda board meeting
During a board meeting Aug. 8, Talawanda officials discussed cleaning up a homeless encampment on school property and whether to make changes to public comment. One employee said dysfunction at board meetings has become "embarrassing" for staff.