Government
Rhode Island lawmakers pass anti-hazing legislation for public-school sportsUnder a bill passed June 8 by Rhode Island representatives, all state student-athletes would need to abide by an anti-hazing policy or face penalties and sanctions. “As a… Read More
Culture
Former Navy SEAL sniper instructor relates military training to parenting tacticsHow does a former Navy SEAL sniper instructor teach his children to obey him? Through “positive psychology,” Brandon Webb told The Independent, who interviewed him regarding his … Read More
Public Education
Philadelphia repeating ‘flawed logic’ from 2013 in closing schools today, analyst warnsPhiladelphia’s schools are committing many of the same mistakes they made 13 years ago when the district implemented a wave of closures, according to a recent report. “Ongoing… Read More
Public Education
North Carolina invites parents to provide “thoughtful guidance” to state public education officialsNorth Carolina’s Department of Public Instruction is inviting parents to join its North Carolina Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council to provide “thoughtful guidance” to state officials. “The initiative… Read More
Public Education
Criminal charges filed in Tulsa Public Schools case involving more than $779,000 in bond fundingTulsa Public Schools (TPS) has again made headlines over financial misconduct – this time involving more than $779,300 in alleged fraud using district bond money. Twenty-seven criminal… Read More