Public Education
9/11 instruction in K-12 schools promotes ‘safe spaces,’ emotional monitoring, ‘Islamophobia’While Americans across the country remember the tragic terrorism 25 years ago on 9/11, many students are learning to define “Islamophobia” and “stereotype” in classrooms. Approximately 40… Read More
Opinion
Op-ed: Homeschooling wasn’t always legal. Here’s how a Kansas City nonprofit is remembering 40 years of homeschool historyAlmost four decades ago, Todd Kangas was wondering whether he and his wife would be imprisoned for their choice to homeschool. “We started doing research on homeschooling in Kansas, and… Read More
Public Education
Parent group raises concerns over Glenbrook North course(The Center Square) – A Lake County parent advocacy leader is raising concerns about Glenbrook North High School’s “Contemporary Social Themes” course, questioning whether students are being taught to… Read More
Public Education
Missouri test scores: More than half of students still below proficientMissouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released statewide test results last week. While some scores ticked up slightly, more than half of students remain below proficiency in… Read More
Public Education
Plano ISD sued by mothers over alleged takeover of choir booster club(The Daily Signal) – A group of Plano Independent School District mothers is suing the district, alleging employees attempted to take control of an independent booster club. The Jasper High School Choir Booster… Read More
Public Education
Over 95% of New Yorkers want public education reformMost New York voters aren’t happy with public education. A July survey from the Empire Center for Public Policy found only 4% of likely voters think education in New… Read More
Public Education
Oregon committee urges billions more in school spending despite lackluster outcomesAn Oregon committee is calling for billions of dollars more in state education funding just to maintain current outcomes – a recommendation even left-leaning news outlets acknowledge will probably… Read More
Public Education
Kentucky teacher, band director arrested on 17 counts of first-degree sexual abuseA Kentucky school district has suspended one of its teachers after his arrest in relation to a child sex abuse investigation, according to recent reports. “Adam McRay, 34, faces 17… Read More
Homeschools
New York homeschoolers protest district policies requiring test administrators apart from parentsAndrea Denekamp, a mom in New York, and other parents are protesting the decision of a local school district denying them a letter to confirm their homeschool education. Read More
Courts
‘Stop stealing our community’s money’: Texas district sues state over school finance policyA disgruntled Texas school district has sued the state over a property tax measure designed to funnel money to lower-income school districts, known as the “Robin Hood” school finance… Read More
Public Education
Ohio needs to revamp policies for low-performing public schools, commentary contendsWhile federal law guarantees every Ohio student a public education, its quality varies drastically by school, a recent commentary notes. “Every student deserves to attend an excellent school that prepares them for… Read More
Government
10 states ‘medal’ in latest school choice rankingsEdChoice’s latest education freedom rankings awarded 10 states gold, silver or bronze status. The Friedman Index, named for EdChoice founders Milton and Rose Friedman, “is a comprehensive and easy-to-understand measure of the availability of… Read More
Public Education
Most Americans believe colleges are not doing enough to prepare students for workforce(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Many Americans believe colleges in the U.S. are not doing a good enough job of preparing students for the workforce and think college has… Read More
Opinion
New Kentucky audit shows why families need education freedom(The Daily Signal) – Kentucky State Auditor Allison Ball’s recent report on Jefferson County Public Schools should alarm every taxpayer and parent in the state. Read More
Public Education
NH puts school administration pay in the hands of the peopleNew Hampshire voters will now have a say in how much school districts spend on administrative costs, thanks to a bill that takes effect next month. School… Read More
Public Education
‘Schooled by Schemers’: Report finds $225 million in education fraud across 24 statesA bombshell report published Wednesday found $225 million in alleged public K-12 education fraud spanning 24 states over the last six years. Schooled by Schemers: Fraud, Waste and… Read More
Opinion
Unions are fighting yesterday’s education debate(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Leaders of the nation’s largest teachers unions recently sent a letter urging Democratic governors to refrain from participating in the new federal… Read More
Public Education
Nevada districts begin school closures, mergers in response to falling enrollment, rising maintenance costsTwo Nevada districts – the rural Douglas County School District and urban Clark County School District – have begun closing schools this year to reduce costs as enrollment continues… Read More
Public Education
Virginia re-evaluates standing as U.S. ‘laboratory for education policy,’ outlines ongoing challenges in student outcomesAs the nation prepares for its 250th anniversary, the Old Dominion State serves as a microcosm of the present and future problems facing public education, according to a recent analysis. “In… Read More
Public Education
California continues to violate SCOTUS, Constitution with gender ideology lawsThe state of California will require at least one all-gender bathroom in every school district, county office of education and charter school with any combination of grades 1-12 beginning… Read More