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496 storiesnewest firstlatest September 11, 2026page 8 of 25
The Quebec government’s approval to relocate the publicly funded arts school École FACE has sparked local opposition, with residents including Violette Cantan voicing concerns about program disruption and community impact.
George W. Bush recalled learning of the September 11 attacks while visiting an elementary school in Sarasota, Florida, on the day of the attacks, a visit documented with the number 25.
A student sprayed an odor‑producing substance in a Virginia Shuman Young Elementary classroom, leading to a lockdown, three hospitalizations and ten students placed on hold status, with police and fire rescue responding promptly.
The Quebec government’s plan to relocate Montreal’s public arts school École FACE has sparked opposition from local residents, with community members and a school representative voicing concerns over the move.
On September 10, 2026, the Quebec Auditor General began an investigation into classroom management in preschools and elementary schools, responding to rising school violence and more students with individualized education plans. The audit will examine policies and practices, with findings aimed at informing future safety and support measures.
Quebec's government approved moving the arts‑focused École FACE to another Montreal site, prompting opposition led by parents and Violette Cantin, who are seeking to halt the relocation.
The Quebec Auditor General launched a spring 2026 investigation into primary schools, with a report expected later in the season. Educators anticipate the findings will offer valuable insights for the province's elementary education system.
Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie will conduct remote classes from September 20‑27, 2026, to avoid disruption from the UCI Road World Championships in Montreal. The shift aims to keep schooling uninterrupted while the city hosts the international cycling event.
Governor Josh Shapiro signed legislation on September 9, 2026 that mandates at least 30 minutes of daily recess for elementary students across Pennsylvania, a requirement that was approved in the 2026-27 state budget.
The Quebec Auditor General has begun an audit of primary schools, with findings to be released in spring 2027, responding to sector-wide calls for greater accountability and reform.
A nonprofit’s $1 school lunch program has experienced rapid growth across Quebec in the past three years, drawing increased interest from schools and families seeking affordable, nutritious meals.
Broward County parents are voicing concerns over the district’s plan to close several schools, while officials say budget and enrollment pressures leave no alternative options.
Nearly half of the 45 Chicago school board candidates have signed a pledge to ban AI in classrooms for three years and to curb screen time for young students, a plan drafted by a local nonprofit amid rising policy debate.
A student at Saugus High School was airlifted to a hospital after deputies responded to a reported stabbing on September 10, 2026. Authorities are investigating the alleged stabbing while confirming the student received emergency medical transport.
The Quebec government’s decision to move École FACE to a new Montreal site has sparked an opposition movement led by Violette Cantin, with concerns about disruption to the school’s artistic programs and community ties.
Alex DiConza, a Shenendehowa High School graduate from the Saratoga Springs area, will start Cornell University's Biometry and Statistics program in fall 2026 after completing a summer internship at Saratoga Race Course.
Heavy rain on Sunday caused flooding at Nordale School, prompting the Winnipeg School Division to close the facility for three to four months just before the new term begins, with students being reassigned to other schools while repairs proceed.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited a Brooklyn early‑childhood center on June 25 to urge enrollment in the city’s free 2‑K program, while providers reported months‑long delays in contracted payments.
A New Jersey store chain will provide free fuel to teachers and first responders on September 11 and every Monday thereafter, with locations including Wildwood. The promotion serves as a thank‑you to educators and emergency personnel.
Pensionnat du Saint‑Nom‑de‑Marie will switch to remote learning from September 20‑27, 2026, to reduce disruption caused by the UCI Road World Championships in Montreal. The temporary online format is designed to maintain academic continuity while the city hosts the international cycling event.
