Public Education
Cleveland proposes consolidating, closing schools to address ‘dire financial state’The Cleveland school board will vote next month on a plan to merge 39 schools and close 18 buildings – affecting an estimated 16,000 students, Signal Cleveland… Read More
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Effort to help Wisconsin schools with consolidation picks up momentum(The Center Square) – Chris Lindner knows the possibility of his Loyal School District consolidating with Greenwood in Clark County has plenty of people paying attention. School consolidations… Read More
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Swastika incidents in Massachusetts school district trigger ‘response guide’ to fight hate, antisemitismAntisemitism has surfaced in “one of Massachusetts’ most expensive towns to live in” – causing Weston Public Schools to begin creating a response guide for its middle- and high-school… Read More
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Ivy league school agrees to hand over admissions data, $30 million to Trump admin(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Cornell University struck a deal with the Trump administration on Friday in order to win back the $1 billion in federal funding stripped from… Read More
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South Carolina, Illinois report cards show stark divide between funding, proficiencyThe newest state report cards are highlighting the disconnect between education funding and academic achievement. South Carolina and Illinois have just released their 2024-25 state report cards, and… Read More
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Affluent Texas suburbs closing schools as district says families priced out by housing costsAn upscale Dallas suburb is shuttering three of its elementary schools as families reportedly are getting priced out of its housing market – and the trend is happening in… Read More
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New Orleans’ only ‘traditional’ public school wrestling with $500,000 deficit, low enrollmentA ballooning budget deficit, coupled with lower-than-projected enrollment, is forcing New Orleans’ sole “traditional” public school to reconsider its operational model. “Despite loud public support last year for… Read More
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Colorado school board candidate alleges intimidation in campaign sign theft probeIn a case of potential election interference, a school board candidate in Basalt, Colorado, said her volunteers tracked stolen campaign signs to a public school… Read More
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Wisconsin school consolidation bills include $2K per student incentive(The Center Square) – Wisconsin school districts will be eligible for $2,000 per student extra in funding for the first year if a series of bills in the state… Read More
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Middle school told parents to keep quiet about survey asking kids about suicide, gender identity(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A survey aimed at middle school children asks kids about gender identity, climate change anxiety and even suicidal thoughts — and warns parents to “not… Read More
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Mom protests reported $117,000 charge for records request from Rhode Island district after teacher called Charlie Kirk ‘garbage’A mom is fighting a Rhode Island district’s reported charge of $117,000 for her public records request after a high school teacher described the late Charlie Kirk as a… Read More
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New York university hosts drag queen at youth eventBinghamton University in upstate New York hosted a drag queen as the keynote speaker at an event aimed at “youth,” including middle and high schoolers, as well as adults. Read More
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UC system mandates new gender-affirming care training(The Center Square) – The University of California system has rolled out a new harassment prevention mandate requiring all students to complete training that affirms transgender policies — or… Read More
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Oklahoma county launches safety initiative after ‘extremely concerning’ allegations of schoolchildren abusing other minorsThe Wagoner County District Attorney’s Office in Oklahoma is working to address the rising problem of juvenile violence after recent allegations of students harming other children at an area… Read More
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Arkansas teachers’ union lost 36% of dues because of paycheck protection law, analysis showsThe Arkansas teachers’ union is bleeding cash after the state enacted a law to protect educators’ paychecks. The Freedom Foundation, a group advocating for workers’ rights,… Read More
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Poll: Americans strongly support school choice, especially in states with new programsEnthusiasm for school choice continues to spread like wildfire as American parents seek more flexibility. New polling from yes. every kid., an education… Read More
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‘No Adult Left Behind’: Professor argues public school system creates ‘perverse incentives’ for adults, harming studentsCould the main problem with public schools be that they cater to parents and teachers above the needs of students? That’s the premise of a new… Read More
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Jewish community slams Virginia district after students post antisemitic videos on social media accounts ‘bearing school names’Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is doing damage control after high school students posted videos on social media depicting acts of violence – including kidnapping and hostage-taking – against… Read More
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Dallas principal removed after blaming black students for school ratingA Dallas high school principal was removed from her job Monday after holding a meeting Friday with black students where she blamed them for her school not receiving an… Read More
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Enrollment in Alabama schools plunges by nearly 6,000 students – a 40-year low, officials sayFamilies in Alabama may be protesting the condition of public education simply by voting with their feet, a new report suggests. K-12 enrollment fell by 5,800 students in… Read More