Public Education
Mississippi’s education dollars disproportionately spent outside the classroom, state auditor reportsThe Mississippi state auditor released a report on education spending that found the state disproportionately funds administration over the classroom. The data revealed that… Read More
Public Education
‘This school is a living hell hole’: Jewish teachers and students reportedly bullied by antisemitic students in NYC schoolA New York high school continues to allow anti-semitic students to harass Jewish teachers and students without any repercussions, according to several staff at the school. Three weeks… Read More
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California school district pays social justice group millions to train high school students as political activistsA group of social justice activists in California received nearly $2 million in taxpayer funds to train public school students and teachers in “equity” leadership and activism. At… Read More
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4 Texas House incumbents to face runoffs against pro-school choice candidates(The Center Square) – Four Texas House Republican incumbents face runoff elections in May against pro-school choice candidates. They are among several incumbents facing runoff elections, but four have… Read More
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Student in critical condition after brutal beating outside of Missouri school; 15-year-old chargedA female student suffered severe head injuries after she was beaten by another student outside of a Missouri high school on Friday. The fight occurred sometime around 2:30… Read More
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‘They weren’t faring as well’: Texas university reinstates standardized testing requirement(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The University of Texas (UT) Austin announced Monday it will require applicants to submit standardized test scores to boost student success. UT Austin will… Read More
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Aurora school district: No program allowed that doesn’t prioritize DEI(The Center Square) – Aurora Public Schools published a document that stated the district will not implement any program that doesn’t prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion. The board… Read More
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Federal complaint filed against California school district over antisemitismA California school district is facing a civil rights complaint alleging it continuously ignored reports of “severe and persistent” bullying of Jewish students. “The Louis D. Brandeis Center… Read More
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Religious leader wants anti-violence efforts in Chicago schools(The Center Square) – Father Michael Pfleger worries Chicago city officials’ recent decision to remove school resource officers from all Chicago Public Schools could have the opposite effect of… Read More
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Despite lowest growth in spending per pupil, Indiana student scores rank third in nation(The Center Square) – While Indiana has increased its public education spending at a lower rate than most of the country, student tests rank among the best, according to… Read More
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Exclusive: Father of Indiana student who resolutely flies American flag on truck calls son a ‘hero’The father of a student in Indiana said he considers his son “his hero” after the teen refused pressure from school officials telling him to stop flying the American… Read More
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Watchdog group exposes radical, liberal ideology of school-based health centersA watchdog group released a report that exposes the liberal ideological aims of some public School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs), which include the promotion of abortion and gender transition services. Read More
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Massachusetts high school denied National Guard help tries cell phone ban nextA Massachusetts high school is implementing a cell phone ban in hopes of curbing student violence, after the governor refused to send in the National Guard. Brockton High… Read More
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Community group claims its Kansas school board lacks transparency in bond issue campaign(The Sentinel) – Voters in USD 273 Beloit (Kansas) go to the polls in April to decide the fate of a $20 million package of new construction… Read More
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Prayers turn into anger as investigator clears Uvalde officers of wrongdoing(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Residents of Uvalde, Texas, erupted in anger during a Thursday meeting when an independent investigation’s report acknowledged missteps but cleared local police officers of… Read More
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Education scholarship account bill signed into Alabama law(The Center Square) – Education savings accounts worth $7,000 per year to Alabama families has been signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey. Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, sponsored… Read More
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Baltimore teacher recruitment program discriminates on the basis of race and sex, critics sayA parent group is crying foul after Baltimore County Public Schools announced a teacher hiring initiative designed only for racial minorities and women in STEM. The Baltimore local… Read More
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Milwaukee schools’ request for $252M property tax hike criticized(The Center Square) – The head of one of downtown Milwaukee’s largest employers says voters need to say ‘no’ to the latest tax hike request from Milwaukee’s public schools. Read More
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New report details the enormous strain illegal immigration is putting on public schoolsMass illegal immigration during the Biden administration has cost the nation’s public schools more than a billion dollars, a recent report estimates. “Since public schools must enroll minors… Read More
Public Education
Collusion: Rhode Island school district sends 8,800 pages of emails to SPLC, docs show(The Daily Signal) – When concerned mom Nicole Solas requested all emails from her Rhode Island school district to the Southern Poverty Law Center, the request turned up more than… Read More