Public Education
School consolidation a must for Chicago Public Schools, argues Tribune editorial boardShould Chicago Public Schools (CPS) keep a 900-seat facility open while it’s serving fewer than 30 students? Such “absurdities” only highlight the need for… Read More
Public Education
New Jersey parents urge state to end district takeover, citing ‘weakened trust, reduced family involvement’Parents in a New Jersey school district are calling for the State Board of Education to end a government takeover, expressing frustrations with academic and other outcomes. “State… Read More
Public Education
Teachers’ union, administrator at odds on handling teaching shortage, ‘excessing’The Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA) has filed grievances against the city’s school district, arguing a recent move to address classroom vacancies harmed both staffers and students. “Administration… Read More
Public Education
Florida Board of Education chair outlines principles to create ‘informed, virtuous citizenry’Education shouldn’t just transmit knowledge – it should form character and cultivate “civic virtues essential to freedom,” argued the Florida State Board of Education chair in a recent address. Read More
Public Education
NYC’s public schools ‘least efficient’ yet most expensive nationwide, commentary warnsImmigration alone can’t solve New York City’s public-school enrollment shortfall, a recent commentary concludes. “Since 2020, New York City public schools have lost nearly 70,000 students in… Read More