Public Education
Chicago Public Schools weighs furloughs, spending freeze despite fierce union oppositionWhile furloughs and spending freezes are rising in public schools nationwide, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) had appeared unlikely to pursue such actions until last week, when it announced steps… Read More
Courts
Oklahoma special-needs student suffered from sexual assault, mom says in lawsuit against schoolA lawsuit filed against an Oklahoma school district accuses officials of failing to provide adequate safeguards for special-needs students, which the plaintiff argues allowed a sexual assault against her daughter, … Read More
Public Education
North Carolina district removes all fresh produce in attempt to avoid foodborne illnessAs the number of cyclosporiasis cases rises nationwide, one North Carolina district is removing all fresh produce from school cafeterias until September, WRAL News reported. Read More
Public Education
Ohio district pushes back on public transportation recommendations by work groupColumbus City Schools (CCS) in Ohio has criticized recent calls to phase out a public transportation loophole that allows districts to avoid busing children to charter and private schools. Read More
Public Education
NC district cuts back on technology usage, sees improved learning outcomesIn a world rapidly changing through artificial intelligence and other technologies, one North Carolina district is taking a different approach through “tech-free” days throughout the… Read More