Public Education
Washington needs to join states passing school ‘bell-to-bell’ cellphone bans, commentary arguesBy failing to restrict cellphones in classrooms, Washington schools are rerouting a quarter of their funding to social media instead of education, a recent commentary concludes. “When you consider that Washington state… Read More
Public Education
Illinois district’s multimillion-dollar plan to switch transportation providers raises cost, logistics concernsAmid budget cut conversations, Rockford Public Schools (RPS) in Illinois is considering a new transportation provider – which will charge even higher fees than the district’s current contractor, WIFR … Read More
Public Education
Princeton University criticized for higher enrollment from affluent public schools over othersA select few public schools are “dramatically overrepresented” in Princeton University’s admissions rates – underscoring the need for a more comprehensive recruitment strategy, argues the student newspaper. “Given… Read More
Public Education
Virginia district contemplates four-day school week, anticipates parent disapprovalA district in Virginia has proposed a four-day school week “to save money, alleviate staffing shortages and prioritize mental health,” Gray Media’s WDBJ7 reports. Read More
Public Education
Minnesota district escapes criminal charges after ‘concerning’ credit card purchases lacking documentationAfter investigating a Minnesota district’s financial records, the county’s attorney has declined to file criminal charges but still rebuked officials’ mismanagement. “(Olmsted) County Attorney Michael Walters called the… Read More