Public Education
Oregon committee urges billions more in school spending despite lackluster outcomesAn Oregon committee is calling for billions of dollars more in state education funding just to maintain current outcomes – a recommendation even left-leaning news outlets acknowledge will probably… Read More
Public Education
Kentucky teacher, band director arrested on 17 counts of first-degree sexual abuseA Kentucky school district has suspended one of its teachers after his arrest in relation to a child sex abuse investigation, according to recent reports. “Adam McRay, 34, faces 17… Read More
Homeschools
New York homeschoolers protest district policies requiring test administrators apart from parentsAndrea Denekamp, a mom in New York, and other parents are protesting the decision of a local school district denying them a letter to confirm their homeschool education. Read More
Public Education
Connecticut urges school cellphone restrictions but stops short of bell-to-bell banIn response to a national trend, the Connecticut State Board of Education has encouraged schools to implement bell-to-bell restrictions on cellphones and other devices – but still allows districts… Read More
Public Education
Florida district bracing for more school closures with ‘50,000 open seats’One of the largest districts in Florida and the nation anticipates another wave of closing schools, continuing its “Redefining Our Schools” initiative from last year. “I do foresee more closures,” said Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Read More