Public Education
New Jersey Democrats vulnerable to parental rights issues(The Center Square) — New Jersey Democrats are vulnerable to voter concerns about parental control in public schools and it could hurt them in the next election, according to… Read More
Public Education
School-based healthcare centers on path to ‘eliminating parents’ rights’The Biden administration’s ramp-up of school-based health centers (SBHCs) is moving public education further toward government intrusion in the parent-child relationship. That’s according to Michelle Cretella M.D.,… Read More
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School choice for K-12 students gets bipartisan support in new poll(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Both Democrats and Republicans expressed significant support for public school choice initiatives for K-12 students, according to a new poll released Wednesday. School… Read More
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Miami math teacher shows horror-style remake of ‘Winnie the Pooh’ to 4th gradersFlorida parents were outraged when they discovered their children’s 4th-grade math teacher showed them the horror film Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey despite students’ objections. “I… Read More
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Op-Ed: ‘Missouri public education requires a reset and return to basics’With Commissioner Margie Vandeven’s resignation announcement Tuesday, we believe it is necessary to call attention to pressing K-12 public education issues. As the co-chairs of the Joint Committee… Read More
Public Education
Report: Ohio chronic absences in schools nearly triples in six years(The Center Square) – Ohio’s percentage and volume number of students chronically absent from school has almost tripled from six years ago. Nearly 34% percent, or 565,651, were… Read More
Public Education
Florida universities must investigate student protests for criminal ‘antisemitic activities,’ chancellor says(The Daily Signal) – Florida’s chancellor of the State University System is calling on university presidents to investigate whether pro-Palestinian student protests have included criminal “acts of antisemitism.” He said… Read More
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PragerU announces new partnerships with Montana, New Hampshire to provide textbooks, financial literacy coursesPragerU has announced partnerships with two states, as parents and education leaders are re-envisioning K-12 education. The nonprofit education group that promotes American values largely through online… Read More
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Chicago Public Schools seek taxpayer funds to renovate nearly empty schools(The Center Square) – A report shows that Chicago Public Schools are seeking about $14 billion to renovate their schools. With one-third of the schools less than half full,… Read More
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Missouri’s top education official Margie Vandeven announces retirementMissouri Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven announced Tuesday she would officially retire on July 1, 2024. “Serving as Commissioner of Education for the great state of Missouri… Read More
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Amazon ‘teacher of the year’ under fire after showing pro-terror photos of HamasAn Amazon.com teacher of the year has caused an uproar by sharing a branded image of a Hamas paragliding militant. One such heavily armed group… Read More
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North Carolina pep rally goes viral after students perform sexually provocative dances, raising concerns from parentsParents and community members are shocked after students performed in bondage and drag queen attire at a North Carolina high school pep rally. Oak Grove High School… Read More
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University investigating fire set at Jewish student’s dorm(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Drexel University police are investigating a fire that was set on a Jewish student’s dorm room door Tuesday, according to NBC Philadelphia, a local… Read More
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State’s ‘Star Awards’ reward processes, but cover up declining outcomes(The Sentinel) – The Kansas Department of Education’s Star Awards program is another means of covering up low achievement and helping school districts deceive parents. Read More
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Report: Colorado schools could get billions from Prop HH, but funds would lack guardrails(The Center Square) – Colorado’s public schools could receive billions in funding if voters pass Proposition HH in November, but those funds would lack guardrails, according to an analysis… Read More
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Report: Kentucky chronic absences in schools climb in last six years(The Center Square) – Kentucky’s percentage and volume number of students chronically absent from school grew significantly from six years ago. More than 25% percent, or 164,470, were… Read More
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Elite law schools encourage students to work for Israeli-designated terror organizations(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Three American law schools maintain web pages encouraging their students to work for organizations designated as terror groups by the Israeli government. The University… Read More
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The Geography of School Choice Part VI: All education is public education“Fund students, not systems.” That’s what school choice supporters often tell their opponents who claim school choice is an attempt to “privatize” public education. Lance Christensen from… Read More
Public Education
Antisemitic narratives after Hamas attacks peddled by some in K-12 public educationAs university student groups in the U.S. are under fire for pro-Hamas support and antisemitism, similar sentiments are being shared by some in the K-12… Read More
Public Education
Nearly 19,000 students approved for Iowa’s Students First Education Savings AccountsIowa’s new school program has almost 19,000 students participating in its first year, the state’s Department of Education announced Thursday. Of approximately 25,000 applicants, 18,893 students were approved… Read More