Public Education
Gubernatorial candidate Kleefisch slams Evers following emails showing union influence on school reopenings(The Center Square) – There are new questions about who is running public schools in Wisconsin following the release of emails between Gov. Tony Evers and the state’s largest… Read More
Government, Public Education
Michigan education department issues resolution against school choice ballot initiative(The Center Square) – A proposed ballot initiative to allow tax credits for families seeking to send their children to private schools in Michigan sparked a rebuke in the… Read More
Public Education
Union president claims Denver school funding not adequate, but data tells different story(The Center Square) – Denver Public Schools (DPS) recentlyannouncedit was cutting 76 positions from its budget.The reductions triggered a response from Robert Gould, the president… Read More
Christian Schools
Jacksonville Catholic school one of many schools hoping summer programs will address pandemic learning loss(reimaginED) – As many students continue to struggle academically more than two years since COVID-19 hit, one Florida Catholic school has a focused plan to close the gap.Guardian… Read More
Government
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis re-emphasizes his commitment to education choiceFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave the keynote address Friday at the Florida Parent Educators Association’s annual convention.DeSantis, who on Thursday signed two bills that make it easier… Read More
Government
Florida moves forward on charter school reform(reimaginED) – Charter schools in Florida will have a smoother path following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signing on Thursday of two bills related to charter school operation.House Bill 225… Read More
Government
Louisiana Senate Education Committee approves two education savings account bills(The Center Square) – Two bills to create Education Savings Accounts students can use for educational expenses outside the public school system cleared the Louisiana Senate Education Committee this… Read More
Government
The fight for school choice must continue(reimaginED) – Perhaps more than any other year, 2022 began with education on everyone’s mind.January saw teacher’s union strikes at a time when students desperately needed schooling. Read More
Public Education
Austin residents brace for higher property taxes as school enrollment declines(The Center Square) – Austin Independent School District, the largest taxing authority in Travis County, recently commiserated with local homeowners regarding rising property taxes that will fund its schools. Read More
Public Education
Public schools can’t escape criticism when reflecting on Brown v. Board(reimaginED) – Nearly 70 years after Brown v. Board of Education rewrote the rules of American K-12 education, pundits and academics are still debating its legacy. And despite nearly… Read More