Public Education
St. Louis may shutter more than a third of its schools, report warnsThe beleaguered St. Louis Public Schools district is looking to close up to 22 of its 62 schools and revamp its complex transportation system, a draft report concluded. Read More
Public Education
Nevada districts begin school closures, mergers in response to falling enrollment, rising maintenance costsTwo Nevada districts – the rural Douglas County School District and urban Clark County School District – have begun closing schools this year to reduce costs as enrollment continues… Read More
Government
Homeschooling military families praise legislation intended to streamline process for moving across state linesHomeschooling can help strengthen national security, argue lawmakers introducing a proposal to streamline this educational process for military families moving across state lines. “Parents serving this country… Read More
Public Education
Virginia re-evaluates standing as U.S. ‘laboratory for education policy,’ outlines ongoing challenges in student outcomesAs the nation prepares for its 250th anniversary, the Old Dominion State serves as a microcosm of the present and future problems facing public education, according to a recent analysis. “In… Read More
Public Education
Students with disabilities get short shrift in Massachusetts schools, commentary arguesDespite Massachusetts’ reputation as a leader in public schools, students with special needs are failing to get the comprehensive education they are promised by law, a recent analyst concluded. Read More