Public Education
‘It’s a no-brainer’: NYC parents give reasons for moving their kids into charter schoolsTraditional public school kindergarten enrollment is plummeting in New York City as parents enroll their kids into better-performing charter schools. Angelina Almonte, mother of three and a public-school administrator, said… Read More
Public Education
Public education watchdog blasts nationwide practice of prosecuting parents who defy public school zip code assignmentsA new report suggests that many parents across the nation are made out to be criminals for enrolling their children in high-performing schools. Their crime? Rebelling against the zip code… Read More
Public Education
Gov. Youngkin blasts Biden DOJ for asking to ‘mediate’ Virginia school board meetingsThe Republican governor’s office in Virginia assailed the Biden administration for using the Department of Justice Community Relations Service to insert itself into local school board meetings. “The fact that… Read More
Government
Democrats nix governor’s plan to save hundreds of low-income school choice scholarships in NevadaHundreds of low-income Nevada students could be forced out of their schools after a Nevada legislative committee voted along party lines against the Republican governor’s proposal to fund the scholarship… Read More
Courts
Banned from taking in foster children, Catholic couple asks: Should foster kids live in hospital hallways or homes?A Catholic couple has filed a lawsuit alleging Massachusetts denied their foster care license because of their religious beliefs. “Michael and Catherine Burke are a loving couple who want to… Read More
Public Education
Michigan high school halts prayer at banquet after atheist complaints; asks what more it can do to beat back religionA Michigan high school is stopping prayer at its senior awards banquet after an atheist group sent a letter threatening a lawsuit over a prayer in May. Vicksburg High School,… Read More
Public Education
Less service, more pay: Missouri state rep. cautions on 4-day school week as levy increase passesProponents of a shortened school week aren’t asking what is best for the kids, says a Missouri lawmaker who represents a large district moving to four days per week while… Read More
Culture
School districts in Michigan set their own children’s gender choice policies(The Center Square) – Michigan’s local school districts establish their own policies on informing parents of a child’s gender choice. States like New Jersey and California have been involved in… Read More
Public Education
Personal info of thousands of students and teachers at risk after massive hack of Colorado education departmentNames and social security numbers are among the sensitive student data leaked in a data breach reported last week by the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE). The hack… Read More
Public Education
Texas elementary teacher ousted for posting ‘alarming, racist statements’ on social media, despite claiming to be fire-proofA Texas elementary teacher was fired Tuesday after a series of “alarming, racist statements” was found on her social media account. Danielle Allen, whose online alias was Claire Kyle, was… Read More
Public Education
Florida may become the first state to approve classical admissions test for collegeA Florida college board could make the state the first to offer a classical exam for public college admissions as an alternative to the SAT and ACT. The proposed college… Read More
Culture
Alabama library backtracks, hosts story hour with Kirk Cameron, Riley Gaines to overflow crowdAn Alabama library Friday reversed its decision to cancel a Saturday story hour with Kirk Cameron and Riley Gaines after receiving a letter from First Liberty Institute, a nonprofit protecting… Read More
Courts
New Jersey family reaches $9.1 million settlement with school district after bullied daughter’s suicideThe parents of a girl who died by suicide after being bullied won a $9.1 million settlement in a wrongful-death lawsuit against a New Jersey school district. Diane and Seth… Read More
Public Education
New Louisiana law requires ‘In God We Trust’ be displayed in every classroomA new Louisiana law went into effect last week requiring public schools to display the motto “In God We Trust” in all classrooms. The law, known as… Read More
Culture
Standout pitcher Zach Eflin credits faith and family during breakout seasonProfessional baseball pitcher Zach Eflin is enjoying a breakthrough season and credits God for sustaining him through years of challenges. Eflin, who currently pitches for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays,… Read More
Public Education
Tax dollars wiping bottoms in California as government schools expand reach to 4-year-oldsThe government’s push to get kids into schools at a younger age, instead of staying at home with their parents, is leading to unforeseen problems in California. The Los… Read More
Public Education
Wisconsin school superintendent threatens parents with legal action over criticism of new counselor who uses ‘they/them’ pronounsA school district in a small Wisconsin town is facing backlash over a Facebook post introducing a high school counselor who uses “they/them” pronouns. As a result, Brodhead School District… Read More
Public Education
US Congressman’s bill would block Biden admin from withholding funding for schools with hunting, archery programsA U.S. Republican Representative introduced legislation last week to protect federal funding for schools that have archery and hunting education courses. Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, said his Protecting Hunting Heritage… Read More
Culture
Seattle Public Schools offers free gender-reassignments for middle and high school students through clinicsTwo health centers in Seattle Public Schools with ties to the political Black Panther Party are offering free gender-reassignment medications to children as young as 11. The Meany Health Center… Read More
Public Education
Half of parents are sending or considering sending their kids to a new school, survey saysAs students prepare to return to school, many parents are looking to send them to a new school. Nearly half of parents have decided on or are currently considering… Read More