Public Education
Massachusetts Senate approves cellphone ban for public schoolsMassachusetts has taken steps to make classrooms “more human again” with the state Senate approving a bill to ban cellphones from public schools, argues one educator. “When phones… Read More
Public Education
Survey gives Arizona’s public schools low marks over dropout rates, test scoresDespite record funding, Arizona’s public-school systems ranked 48th nationwide over factors such as graduation rates, test scores and school safety, according to a recent analysis. “The state tied… Read More
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Ivy League university borrows additional $500 million amid federal ‘uncertainty’(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Brown University took out its second multi-million-dollar loan four months after the Trump administration pulled $510 million in federal grants from the school for allegedly… Read More
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Another study undermines case for increased public school fundingA new report confirms what recent research has shown: spending more on public schools doesn’t necessarily lead to better outcomes. In fact, states such… Read More
Public Education
Hate crime probe follows broadcast of antisemitic content in Baltimore school board meetingBaltimore is conducting a hate crime investigation after obscene, antisemitic content appeared during the city’s public-school board meeting livestreamed on YouTube. “It was antisemitic, racist, obscene, adult… Read More
Public Education
Districts brace for growing costs as cyber criminals target schools(The Center Square) – When hackers stole a rural school district’s computer system last year, students in the middle of midterm exams were left frustrated, but concerns went far… Read More
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Oregon investigates alleged Title IX violation over trans athletes in girls’ sports(The Center Square) — The Oregon Department of Education has been under investigation by the U.S. Education Department over an alleged violation of Title IX protections for allowing transgender… Read More
Public Education
New documentary depicts effort to bring Bible back to students(The Daily Signal) – A new documentary explores the effort to bring the Bible back to public school students. Fathom Entertainment, in partnership with LifeWise Academy, has announced the… Read More
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Minnesota schools plead with taxpayers to cover budget shortfalls through levy referendaIn a November ballot referendum, St. Paul Public Schools will ask voters to agree to higher taxes for covering an estimated $37 million budget deficit – not for new… Read More
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San Antonio-area school district offers more choices in response to private school choiceThe largest public school district in San Antonio is trying to compete – not with neighboring districts, but with the growing popularity of private school options. Thanks to… Read More
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U.S. government gives some education money back to states(The Center Square) – The Trump administration released $1.3 billion in education funding back to the states after bipartisan pushback. After the U.S. Department of Education announced it would… Read More
Public Education
West Virginia school boards drawing criticism over ‘old, antiquated model’ of decision-makingAn increasing number of school boards in West Virginia “are not fulfilling their [constitutional] responsibility” to provide a free and effective public education, according to a recent news commentary. Read More
Public Education
Legal group wants Virginia school districts to stop allowing boys in girls bathrooms(Daily Caller News Foundation) – American First Legal (AFL) sent a letter Thursday to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Education (ED) calling on them to… Read More
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‘Determined to indoctrinate students’: Boston University’s course promoting ‘reproductive justice’ raises concernsBoston University will offer a course this fall teaching social work students to promote “reproductive justice” by focusing on “bodily autonomy.” The “Reproductive Justice… Read More
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Nearly $2 million in taxpayer funding lost in phishing scam targeting Nebraska school districtA Nebraska school district is working to recover $1.8 million lost in a sophisticated phishing scam, Gray’s KSNB news station reports. “We are committed… Read More
Public Education
Michigan group calls for ‘massive tax hike’ for public school despite ‘abysmal’ performance, dwindling enrollmentA new Michigan coalition is proposing a constitutional amendment to raise $1.7 billion for public schools – something voters should oppose unless the state can prove it will help… Read More
Public Education
‘Glaring and alarming’ issues spur closer monitoring of Connecticut district’s special education servicesThe Connecticut State Department of Education will expand oversight into the Hartford Public Schools district after one of its special education students sued, saying she graduated without learning to… Read More
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Trump’s exec order isn’t stopping blue state from radicalizing kids(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Washington State appears to be continuing to infect the minds of young students with radical transgender school programming, in defiance of President Donald Trump’s… Read More
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Trump’s Education Department ends free tuition for immigrants in U.S. illegally(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Department of Education (DE) on Thursday revoked a Clinton-era rule that allowed illegal immigrants to access taxpayer funds for technical and career schools. Read More
Public Education
Teachers’ union climate justice goals face budget constraints amid student performance concerns(Daily Caller News Foundation) – “Climate justice” provisions in the Chicago Teachers Union’s (CTU) new contract are colliding with financial reality as the city’s low-performing public school system faces… Read More