Homeschools
Homeschool families are helping drive the public-school exodus in Colorado, commentary arguesWhile Colorado’s public-school analysts often blame dwindling enrollment on falling birth rates, higher immigration enforcement and a shrinking population, they may need to consider another factor – homeschooling, argues… Read More
Public Education
Remote days replace snow days for NYC schoolsIn response to last weekend’s winter storm, New York City gave its students a remote learning day Jan. 26 – raising fresh questions about the replacement… Read More
Public Education
West Virginia districts slammed for ‘systemic failure’ in financial mismanagement, safety violations, academicsA West Virginia think tank has exposed “widespread financial mismanagement, safety violations, and academic underperformance” in nine of the state’s school districts experiencing government takeovers, the River News … Read More
Homeschools
Midwestern homeschool conference to celebrate ‘richness’ of simplicity in teaching methods, 40-year anniversaryAs the Midwest Parent Educators (MPE) nonprofit marks its 40-year anniversary, its spring conference will highlight many homeschool families’ firsthand experiences – including the power of simplicity in teaching. “It’s easy to get caught… Read More
Courts
Iowa district, former teacher sued for alleged abuse of autistic childA parent has sued Iowa’s Sioux City Community School District and a former teacher, accusing the district of negligence in failing to supervise the teacher who allegedly abused a… Read More