Culture, Public Education
From pizza to insurance, pro-LGBTQ+ advocates get creative in attempts to sexualize kids at stunningly early agesTwo well-known companies are under fire for efforts to get pro-LBGTQ+ books into the hands of children. On Thursday, Pizza Hut’s “BOOK IT!” reading program sent out an… Read More
Public Education
NY lawmakers extend mayor’s authority over NYC schools, mandate smaller classes(The Center Square) – As the New York State Legislature’s 2022 session was winding down, lawmakers in Albany reached an agreement on New York City public schools that extends the… Read More
Public Education
Abbott directs TEA to create rules mandating enhanced safety standards for schools(The Center Square) – Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Education Agency to create rules mandating enhanced safety standards for public schools in response to the mass shooting at… Read More
Public Education
Virginia budget deal would allocate $100 million for lab schools(The Center Square) – The Virginia House and Senate passed budget compromise legislation that would allocate $100 million for university-run and publicly funded K-12 lab schools, which was sent… Read More
Public Education
Waukesha County judge clears way for hearing on Kettle Moraine School’s secret gender policy(The Center Square) – Another Wisconsin school district is looking at a possible trial over its secret school gender policy.A Waukesha County judge on Wednesday dismissed a motion… Read More
Government, Public Education
Virginia budget deal cuts school choice program by more than half(The Center Square) – The Virginia budget deal, which passed both chambers of the General Assembly, would cut funding for a school choice tax credit program by more than… Read More
Public Education
Kiel Schools close misgendering investigation(The Center Square) – There are some unanswered questions about the end of the misgendering investigation in Kiel Schools.The school district on Thursday sent a letter to parents… Read More
Public Education
DeWine says he will sign bill to arm Ohio teachers more easily(The Center Square) – In a marathon session before its summer recess, the Ohio General Assembly passed a series of bills aimed at school safety, including one that makes it… Read More
Public Education
Kansas mom spearheads petition for right to speak at public meetings(The Sentinel) – An online petition is proposing to amend the Kansas Open Meetings Act to require all meetings of public bodies and agencies, particularly school boards, to allow… Read More
Public Education
Abbott issues disaster declaration for Uvalde(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for the city of Uvalde after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. He also allocated $5… Read More
Public Education
Parents raise concerns about Kansas middle school theatre teacher(The Sentinel) – Controversy swirled around Basehor-Linwood Middle School Reading/Theatre instructor Sarah Homan at the school year’s end, as several parents with children under her instruction voiced criticisms of… Read More
Public Education
Youngkin: ‘We must change direction’ in light of K-12 education report revealing major declineA new report reveals significant performance declines and achievement gaps in Virginia schools.“Today is a moment in time for all of us to recognize we must change… Read More
Public Education
KNEA mum on achievement declines suffered with remote learning(The Sentinel) – The Kansas National Education Association won’t comment on a Harvard University study that shows student achievement declined with remote learning during the pandemic, with minority… Read More
Opinion, Public Education
Graduation task force ignores the low-achievement elephant in the room(The Sentinel) – Faced with an enormous student achievement problem, the Kansas State Board of Education is taking the very predictable bureaucratic approach of creating a graduation requirements… Read More
Public Education
Survey finds Coloradans concerned about state of schools(The Center Square) – A new survey finds that 44% of Coloradans believe public schools are on the wrong track. The survey, from Magellan Strategies in partnership with… Read More
Public Education
Philadelphia schools rely on $1.8 billion in federal pandemic to stay out of red ink(The Center Square) – The Philadelphia public school district is relying on $1.8 billion in federal COVID-19 funding to stay out of a deficit.The district's audited budget said… Read More
Public Education
Pioneer Institute calls for improvements to Boston’s public schools(The Center Square) – A public policy research group is urging Boston Mayor Michelle Wu to consider receivership as an option for the city’s beleaguered public school system.Pioneer… Read More
Public Education
As school year comes to a close, vigilant parents put schools on the defensive for woke curriculum contentSara Marcellino is a wife, mom and small business owner – and most recently, a de facto detective – a role she never thought she’d have to play.She… Read More
Public Education
County prosecutor won’t take election bribery case against superintendent(The Sentinel) – The Ellis County Attorney’s decision to not prosecute election bribery signals that the trend of picking and choosing which crimes to prosecute is no longer confined… Read More
Public Education
Milwaukee school counselor under state investigation for opposition to transgender ideology(The Center Square) – An elementary school counselor from Milwaukee is refusing to resign or change her mind about gender identity, even after the state opened an investigation that… Read More