Public Education
Baltimore’s schools battle 20% dropout rate, more than twice the state averageMore than 20% of Baltimore students are leaving high school before graduating, a new report discovered. “The Maryland State Department of Education says Baltimore City Public Schools has a 20.8%… Read More
Crime
Nebraska district reacts to paraprofessional’s arrest after new evidence surfaces regarding 2022 child sex assault report(The Heartlander) — Norfolk Public Schools in Nebraska is reaffirming its commitment to “a safe and secure environment” for both students and staff after the Feb. 25 arrest of… Read More
Homeschools
More American Jews should consider homeschooling, writer concludesIf you’re Jewish and deciding between public schools or day schools for your children, try a third educational option – homeschooling, a mother of six argues. “Watching peers struggle under the weight of schooling… Read More
Public Education
Open enrollment benefits all children, not just ‘rich, white kids,’ analyst arguesAs New Hampshire considers implementing open enrollment statewide, a recent commentary takes aim at naysayers suggesting this will hurt students and underserved districts. “We know it’s… Read More
Public Education
Washington district ponders elementary closures to ‘right-size’ long-term operationsA Washington district is planning to “right-size” its elementary offerings for the next decade after years of declining enrollment – forecast to continue as birth rates keep falling. “State… Read More