Public Education
Dead people got student loans in Minnesota—how Linda McMahon aims to fix it(The Daily Signal) – The Trump administration is fixing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid program after uncovering around $1 billion in fraud, according to Education Secretary Linda McMahon. Read More
Public Education
Watch: Students in school where 20% read and do math at grade level stage anti-ICE walkoutStudents at a Georgia high school that averages about half the state’s proficiency levels staged a walkout to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Students at Meadowcreek High… Read More
Public Education
West Virginia districts slammed for ‘systemic failure’ in financial mismanagement, safety violations, academicsA West Virginia think tank has exposed “widespread financial mismanagement, safety violations, and academic underperformance” in nine of the state’s school districts experiencing government takeovers, the River News … Read More
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At least half the states will adopt school choice, McMahon predicts(The Daily Signal) – Secretary of Education Linda McMahon expects half of U.S. states to opt in to education freedom initiatives. “I think we’ll get at least to 25… Read More
Public Education
Florida weighs constitutional amendment to protect religion in schoolsThe Florida Legislature is considering a constitutional amendment to protect religious expression in public schools. House Joint Resolution 583 – and its Senate… Read More
Public Education
Abbott unloads on CAIR, chastises public schools"You cannot invite such dangers through the front doors of our schools" Read More
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More states now offer school choice programs for familiesSet for Jan. 25-31, National School Choice Week will feature awareness events around the country Read More
Public Education
Florida becomes second state to break American bar chokehold on law schools(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Future lawyers in Florida are no longer required to attend a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), ending the “highly partisan”… Read More
Public Education
Families that could left public schools during COVID and didn’t return for these reasonsFamilies that could afford alternatives fled public schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, seeking reliable in-person instruction and greater academic rigor – and many have not returned, even years later,… Read More
Public Education
Idaho universities accused of flouting state DEI ban; complaint filed with state AGA conservative think tank is asking Idaho’s attorney general to investigate whether public colleges and universities are skirting the state’s ban on diversity, equity and… Read More
Public Education
Sacramento teachers seek to remove union control(The Center Square) – Educators for St. Hope Public Schools in Sacramento are requesting a vote to end the Sacramento City Teachers Association’s authority over their school. Earlier… Read More
Public Education
Michigan claims 98% of its teachers ‘effective’ despite low reading, math scoresMichiganders may be scratching their heads at a state report claiming nearly 100% of its public school teachers are effective. The state released its teacher ratings for the 2024-25 school year, which ranked a whopping 98% of K-12… Read More
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California’s educational institutions work to limit smartphone use by July 1 deadlineIn response to national and global trends, California’s public education system has committed to implement “policies to limit or prohibit smartphone use during school hours” by July 1. Read More
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Kansas low-income students tax credit scholarship program hits $10 million cap for first time(The Sentinel) – For the first time in a decade, the Kansas Low Income Students Tax Credit Scholarship program reached the $10 million cap set by the legislature at… Read More
Public Education
‘Beyond parody’: Teachers’ union overseeing failing schools sends out flyer with glaring typo(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Chicago Teachers Union’s (CTU) social media accounts disseminated a flyer across multiple platforms that misspelled the word “governor.” CTU’s official accounts on… Read More
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Texas strips American bar of law school oversight after ‘unlawful discrimination’ complaints(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Law schools in Texas will no longer need the American Bar Association’s (ABA) approval after the state supreme court ruled this month that the organization… Read More
Public Education
NYC charters outperform public schools by double digitsCharter schools may be the silver lining of America’s declining public education system. The New York City Charter School Center analyzed the state’s 2025 public school data and found charter… Read More
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New Mexico school district launches ‘clear’ backpack initiative as safety measureFive of Albuquerque Public Schools’ middle schools have implemented a new policy requiring all student backpacks to be clear, citing efforts to enhance safety and security. “Clear backpacks will make… Read More
Public Education
School district cares more about hiring ‘diverse,’ ‘culturally competent’ teachers over effective ones(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A Wisconsin school district has been hit with a federal complaint for allegedly using race-based hiring practices and prioritizing “diversity” over qualifications. West… Read More
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New York teachers claim schools force them to pass failing students(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Teachers are accusing higher-ups at New York City’s Flushing High School are forcing them to pass students who are failing math classes. Educators… Read More