Public Education
‘He has to be accountable’: Indiana school district refused to arrest teen student who assaulted 74-year-old teacherAn elderly Indiana teacher was viciously beaten by a teenage student, but the victim says officials have done little to discipline the teen. Robert Gooding, a 74-year-old substitute… Read More
Government
Mississippi only has 10 charter schools. This bill would pave the way for moreThe Mississippi Legislature is considering a bill to ease requirements for opening a charter school. Proposed by Rep. Jansen Owen, R-Poplarville, HB 1683 would… Read More
Courts
Disability ‘advocates’ oddly suing to stop Montana school choice program helping disabled studentsA disability rights advocacy group is trying to kill Montana’s new school choice program for special needs students before it even gets off the ground. Disability Rights Montana… Read More
Government
Alabama House passes universal school choice billThe Alabama House passed a universal school choice bill that already has the endorsement of Gov. Kay Ivey. The House voted 69-34 Tuesday in… Read More
Government
‘It’s not good for Arkansas kids’: Education policy expert slams proposal to regulate Arkansas private schoolsSchool choice opponents in Arkansas are attempting to regulate private schools through a constitutional amendment proposal. The measure – promoted by the state teachers’ union, an NAACP chapter,… Read More