Christian Schools
Survey: Faith-based higher education results in more positive life outcomesCollege graduates of Catholic institutions report better mental health outcomes, greater career satisfaction and more financial stability than their secular peers. A new survey… Read More
Public Education
‘We must accelerate our efforts:’ 5 San Antonio districts race to implement turnaround plans to avoid state takeoversFive San Antonio districts are in danger of state takeovers if they continue to earn “D” or “F” ratings for their performance in teaching students, the Texas Education Agency… Read More
Public Education
Could a ‘high school readiness’ metric help parents evaluate K-8 education?Since the COVID-19 pandemic, an increasing number of parents are questioning whether public schools deliver the quality of education they’ve promised. Now, the Fordham Institute, an education reform… Read More
Public Education
Watch: High school teacher warns America after leaving the professionA former public high school teacher issued a blistering rant, warning Americans about a rising generation that is AI-dependent and incapable of doing basic tasks. “Now that… Read More
Public Education
Transparency index aims to keep Idaho public schools accountable to citizens, educational stakeholdersA think tank has published “the nation’s first Public School Transparency Index” – a crucial step in helping Idaho taxpayers and lawmakers navigate core educational data, the nonprofit argues. Read More
Public Education
Baltimore schools went on ‘hiring spree’ amid academic, student enrollment decline, 6-year analysis showsWhenever businesses start losing customers, they typically cut back on new hires – unless it’s the “business” of public education, a recent news report argues. “More school employees… Read More
Public Education
Poor academic outcomes persist in highly funded Oklahoma schools, report findsMore taxpayer money doesn’t necessarily result in a better education, analysts conclude in a new survey of Oklahoma public schools. “The argument that increased school funding produces better… Read More
Education
OP-ED: Is it too much to expect school board candidate forums to address academics?Campaigning for spring elections is now in full swing, and in one Missouri school district, it’s brought controversy over the focus of candidate forums.Lee’s Summit Reorganized School District… Read More
Public Education
Survey suggests better teacher rewards don’t guarantee better student performanceWhat’s “best” for teachers may not be best for students, a new survey shows. The annual “Best and Worst States for Teachers” survey is… Read More
Christian Schools
Basketball legend keeps promise to give $1 million to Catholic girls’ schoolFormer NBA star Charles Barkley is following through with his promise to donate $1 million to a Catholic girls’ high school after two students cracked a 2,000-year-old trigonometry problem. Read More
Public Education
Grades for Kansas schools show continued declines in 2023(The Sentinel) – The new “A-F Grading for Kansas Schools,” based on 2023 state assessment scores, shows nearly half of Kansas public schools earned a “D” or “F” grade, and… Read More
Homeschools
He overcame a speech delay through homeschooling. Now this Hispanic 12-year-old is an online chess entrepreneurDonnie Humberto Iler is no ordinary Texas 10th grader. At age 12, he’s started a chess club, built an online chess teaching business, and taken two college… Read More
Public Education
New Mexico has the nation’s 2nd worst public schools despite spending increases(The Center Square) – New Mexico ranks among the worst states in the country for public education despite substantial spending increases in recent years. Rankings … Read More
Public Education
Study: Minnesota schools fail students with ‘financial mismanagement,’ declining academicsPublic schools in Minnesota aren’t underfunded, but they encourage wasteful spending while their students fail basic academic tests, a recent study concludes. The study began through a collaboration… Read More
Public Education
West Virginia declares special education emergencyThe West Virginia Department of Education has declared a state of emergency over failing special education services in Hampshire County. The state’s Board of Education… Read More
Public Education
Chicago Public Schools gets 53% boost in per-pupil revenues, but academics lag(The Center Square) – Chicago’s mayor has talked about the amount of money invested in his city’s public schools and the Chicago teachers’ union has said the system has… Read More
Public Education
Omaha Public Schools survey reveals teachers, parents agree: Change is neededAmid a search for a new superintendent, a survey from Omaha Public Schools reveals the community wants the school to go in a different direction. The results reflect similar… Read More
Opinion
Raising the bar: The Scripps National Spelling Bee is an American bastion of academic excellenceWhile political and divisive ideologies have pushed public education to lower academic standards, the Scripps National Spelling Bee has championed excellence since it began almost a century ago. Read More
Public Education
Another California district axes honors classes in the name of equityParents in a California school district are protesting the high school for cutting honors classes in the name of racial equity.Culver City High School's decision was made because… Read More
Homeschools
National study to measure homeschoolers’ academic performanceTesting homeschool students to see how they compare to their public school peers?Bring it on, say the organizers of a nationwide study aiming to measure the academic achievement… Read More