Public Education
Milwaukee schools scrambling to cut back after audits reveal $46 million shortfallAs Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) begins to deal with a $46 million budget deficit, the community is questioning how such a situation arose in the first place. “You… Read More
Homeschools
Florida homeschooler sets record for winning county spelling bee 3 years straightCalabash can refer to a tropical tree or its fruit, a North Carolina town – or the word propelling Cooper Campen, a Florida homeschool student, to his third consecutive championship in the Alachua… Read More
Government
Florida bill would require public schools to report on unused land for statewide registryDemocrats in Florida are balking at legislation requiring school districts to disclose how much vacant land they own. The state’s education department would use the ensuing data to create a statewide registry, Florida Politics … Read More
Public Education
California district wrestles with facilities challenges amid ‘massive operating deficit’California’s Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) is facing twin troubles of a major budget shortfall while preparing a widespread revamp of its 70-plus buildings, according to a recent report. “Even… Read More
Courts
Washington district admits liability in sexual assault case involving school bus rideIn a reversal from previous statements, a Washington school district has admitted liability for negligence and “any and all damages” associated with a school bus sexual assault case. The lawsuit,… Read More