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Milwaukee Public School’s financial crisis in spiraling out of controlThe education funding scandal in Milwaukee has worsened as those in charge appear to be passing the buck. Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is under fire for failing to… Read More
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Louisiana education board approves new accountability standards for students(The Center Square) – The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education voted unanimously to approve new accountability standards in schools during a meeting on Wednesday. Louisiana Superintendent… Read More
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South Carolina Ed Department affirms commitment to African American studies after canceling pilot programSouth Carolina is facing criticism for rolling back its AP African American Studies course – but the backlash is severely exaggerated. In a June 4… Read More
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Arizona school district considers banning ‘divisive’ flagsArizona’s largest school district is considering a policy to ban certain flags on school grounds that display “divisive” messages. “The American Flag should be sufficient,” Mesa Public Schools… Read More
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More Minnesota school districts issue transgender guidelines allowing boys in girls’ spaces(The Daily Signal) – Some Minnesota parents are expressing outrage as two more school districts there are set to issue guidelines allowing boys who say they identify… Read More
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Rapper Jay-Z supports school choice in Philadelphia, draws backlash from DemsFamed rapper Jay-Z is under fire from the left for supporting school choice for low-income families. Jay-Z’s entertainment company, Roc Nation, recently announced its intention to distribute $300… Read More
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High school used $10K grant to hand out ‘chest binders’ at local pride parade, stock library with LGBTQ books(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A New Mexico high school used $10,000 in grant funds to purchase “chest binders” and pro-LGBTQ books for its library, emails show. Centennial High… Read More
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Taxpayers spending $18M on DEI staff at Michigan State University(The Center Square) – Michigan State University spends more than $18 million per year on its DEI employees. According to a recent study from The College Fix,… Read More
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Kansas school district attempts to stifle, marginalize board members(The Sentinel) – Chanute (Kansas) Board of Education President Heather Guernsey and Superintendent of Schools Matt Koester refuse to answer questions about a “board governance document”… Read More
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Pennsylvania program challenges traditional school curriculum(The Center Square) – An unorthodox learning program percolating across Pennsylvania schools infuses business innovation into traditional curriculum, leaving lawmakers split on its effectiveness. Dr. Adelle Schade, founder… Read More
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Incoming Ohio superintendent charged with theft from former school districtA recently hired superintendent is facing charges of theft after police say he stole over $4,300 worth of electronics from an Ohio high school. Gerald “Tony” DelBoccio, 43,… Read More
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School choice leader Florida to raise teacher pay over 5 years(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Miami on Monday to announce $1.25 billion for teacher salary increases. DeSantis said the funds… Read More
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Michigan public school superintendent with questionable resume fired after failing to verify academic credentialsA recently hired public school superintendent in Michigan was fired after a deadline to provide verification of her academic credentials passed. Heather Thompson-Luznak was hired in September 2023… Read More
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Stanford files felony charges against pro-Palestine protestors, brings back SAT(The Center Square) – Just after felony charges were announced against pro-Palestine protestors, Stanford University declared applicants would be required to submit ACT or SAT scores for fall 2025 admission. Read More
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Funding failure: New York City is giving more money to schools with declining enrollmentAs taxpayer spending on public education rises nationwide, New York City is singling out schools with fewer students for additional aid. NYC Mayor Eric Adams… Read More
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University of Arizona’s required DEI courses are ‘academically unserious,’ new report findsThe University of Arizona (UA) forces students to take “academically unserious,” diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)-focused courses, a new report by the Goldwater Institute says. The… Read More
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‘Erroneous and abhorrent’: New York mother, teacher blasts school board for saying it’s ‘wrong’ to define gender as male and femaleA New York mother and public-school teacher lambasted her school board in a five-minute speech for allowing leftist ideology into her children’s schools. Adrienne Gummo castigated the Lancaster… Read More
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Former Missouri assistant coach charged with attempted sexual contact with studentA former football assistant coach and substitute teacher in Platte County, Missouri has been released on bail after being charged with attempted sexual contact with a student. Dillon… Read More
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School choice doubles proficiency rates in minority, low-income Philadelphia studentsPhiladelphia students who receive school choice scholarships are twice as likely to be proficient in reading and math, a new report reveals. Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP), a… Read More
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Teachers pessimistic about future of education, but many support school choice, survey revealsK-12 educators have a bleak outlook on the teaching profession, social media use and other aspects of education, a new survey revealed. A new… Read More