Public Education
Five myths about school officials’ attempt to excuse low student achievement in Kansas(The Sentinel) – The recent report from the Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) on K-12 student assessment entitledUnderstanding State Assessment Datais rife with rationalizations, excuses, and irrelevant… Read More
Public Education
Michigan lawmakers OK bill requiring high schoolers take personal finance class(The Center Square) – The Michigan Legislature approved a bill that aims to require high schoolers take a personal finance course before graduation.The House approvedHouse… Read More
Public Education
Missouri attorney general subpoenas seven school districts over invasive student surveysMissouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt subpoenaed seven school districts over highly controversial, possibly illegal student surveys. The subpoenas, issued on Wednesday as part of an ongoing investigation,… Read More
Public Education
Unfunded state pension liabilities grow to $8.28 trillion nationwide(The Center Square) – Unfunded state pension liabilities have climbed to $8.28 trillion, or nearly $25,000 for every person in the United States, according to a newreportfrom the American Legislative Exchange… Read More
Public Education
CDC documents show it followed union wishes, not science, in its COVID-19 masking policiesCoordination between the CDC and labor unions, including teachers’ unions, over pandemic policy guidance was deeper than originally thought. According to an internal calendar provided to Fox News Digital by Americans… Read More
Public Education
Judge tosses verdict requiring school to pay $4 million to transgender student over bathroom accessA judge has overturned a jury verdict that would have forced a Missouri school district to pay $4 million to a transgender student over access to bathrooms and other… Read More
Public Education
Tens of millions of Pennsylvania school dollars ‘unauditable’(The Center Square) – Recent state audits have called attention to some Pennsylvania school districts’ lackadaisical controls that have made auditing how tens of millions of dollars were… Read More
Public Education
Per pupil federal relief money in New Jersey 20 times higher for Camden than Cherry Hill(The Center Square) – Despite being just 7 miles apart, the Camden City School District will receive federal pandemic relief funding at a rate more than 20 times per pupil… Read More
Opinion, Public Education
Wokeism in secular private schools: Going undercover(Capital Research) – If you thought your children were safe from the Left’s culture war in a private school, think again. Across America, a pandemic of “woke” ideology is… Read More
Public Education
Abbott orders active shooter training for law enforcement, public school administrators(The Center Square) – Gov. Greg Abbott has instructed the director of a state university center to provide active shooter training to law enforcement and school administrators in school… Read More
Public Education
Union president claims Denver school funding not adequate, but data tells different story(The Center Square) – Denver Public Schools (DPS) recentlyannouncedit was cutting 76 positions from its budget.The reductions triggered a response from Robert Gould, the president… Read More
Public Education
For some Pennsylvania colleges, funding may get tied to education outcomes(The Center Square) – While one of Pennsylvania’s higher education systems has undergone major changes, another could see a funding shift that emphasizes results over routine increases. Read More
Public Education
Tennessee’s Lee introduces executive order to appraise safety at public schools(The Center Square) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee introduced an executive order on Monday to evaluate school safety throughout the state.The order comes less than two weeks after… Read More
Culture, Public Education
From pizza to insurance, pro-LGBTQ+ advocates get creative in attempts to sexualize kids at stunningly early agesTwo well-known companies are under fire for efforts to get pro-LBGTQ+ books into the hands of children. On Thursday, Pizza Hut’s “BOOK IT!” reading program sent out an… Read More
Public Education
NY lawmakers extend mayor’s authority over NYC schools, mandate smaller classes(The Center Square) – As the New York State Legislature’s 2022 session was winding down, lawmakers in Albany reached an agreement on New York City public schools that extends the… Read More
Public Education
Abbott directs TEA to create rules mandating enhanced safety standards for schools(The Center Square) – Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Education Agency to create rules mandating enhanced safety standards for public schools in response to the mass shooting at… Read More
Public Education
Virginia budget deal would allocate $100 million for lab schools(The Center Square) – The Virginia House and Senate passed budget compromise legislation that would allocate $100 million for university-run and publicly funded K-12 lab schools, which was sent… Read More
Public Education
Waukesha County judge clears way for hearing on Kettle Moraine School’s secret gender policy(The Center Square) – Another Wisconsin school district is looking at a possible trial over its secret school gender policy.A Waukesha County judge on Wednesday dismissed a motion… Read More
Government, Public Education
Virginia budget deal cuts school choice program by more than half(The Center Square) – The Virginia budget deal, which passed both chambers of the General Assembly, would cut funding for a school choice tax credit program by more than… Read More
Public Education
Kiel Schools close misgendering investigation(The Center Square) – There are some unanswered questions about the end of the misgendering investigation in Kiel Schools.The school district on Thursday sent a letter to parents… Read More