Public Education
Jewish group warns about radical California faculty pushing antisemitism through K-12 ethnic studies lessonsA group fighting antisemitism says radical faculty in the University of California system (UC) are promoting anti-Jewish sentiments by pushing ethnic studies requirements in K-12 education in the state. Read More
Public Education
‘The status quo hasn’t been working’: Ohio lays groundwork for major education overhaulsDespite resistance from education bureaucrats, Ohio is forging ahead with major education reforms to the education department, school choice and reading science. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine received a… Read More
Public Education
Missouri school board dodges federal ‘guidance’ to enact sexual orientation, gender identity clauses – and officials warn other districts not to fall for itSteve Makoski sees the role of a school board member as protecting schoolchildren – even from the president of the United States. He feels he and three of… Read More
Public Education
Soft bigotry of low expectations: Oregon joins list of states dumbing down education(The Daily Signal) – The Oregon Board of Education on Thursday voted unanimously to remove requirements for students to be proficient in reading and writing… Read More
Public Education
Report reveals meager results for $24.7 million Connecticut program to address chronic absenteeism in schoolsA new report on the nearly $25 million initiative to combat chronic student absenteeism in Connecticut reveals only modest gains. Despite the mixed results, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont… Read More
Public Education
Missouri school board likely to add sexual orientation, gender identity to non-discrimination policy, bending to federal pressureWould the Biden administration stop feeding Springfield students if the school board doesn’t bend to its will on gender identity policies? That’s the central question behind Tuesday night’s… Read More
Public Education
Local Rabbi: Anti-Jewish gag-order ‘bad mistake’ by California school districtA California school district is under fire after an antisemitic incident resulted in a school asking victimized children and their parents to sign what critics describe as a gag… Read More
Courts
Brief filed in support of Maryland parents suing over right to opt their children out of the ‘Far Left’s gender and sexual ideology curricula’An amicus brief filed Wednesday in federal appeals court argues a public school district in Maryland must notify parents of the “use and discussion of… Read More
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 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
Culture
‘Expect escalation’ in Left’s desire to control American kids and institutions(The Daily Signal) – If we don’t teach students about the truths of liberty and freedom, then the Marxists will teach them their version. That’s… Read More
Public Education
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
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
Former Mrs. America joins call to save Illinois’ school choice program(The Center Square) – Illinois’ only school choice program is running out of time. The Invest in Kids scholarship tax credit program will come to an end unless… Read More
Government
Lowering the bar? California ends ‘willful defiance’ suspensions in pre-K-12, experts warn of disaster(The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill ending “willful defiance” suspensions in TK-12 public and charter schools, a move that experts say could bring disaster… Read More
Public Education
Grade inflation reaches Ivy League as Harvard reports scores are up 20 percentage points in just 10 yearsGrade inflation is bolstering the GPAs of Harvard students despite no corresponding uptick in their performances, says a Harvard dean. Nearly 80% of grades given in the 2020-21… Read More
Public Education
Christian teacher fired for refusing to use a student’s preferred pronouns gets favorable ruling from Florida judgeA Florida judge recommends a state commission exonerate a Christian teacher fired for refusing to use a student’s preferred pronouns. In his ruling, administrative law Judge John Van… Read More
Public Education
Portland teachers’ union prepares to strike, wants CRT professional development and universal pre-KAn Oregon teachers’ union is currently preparing to strike after the school district refused to meet its demands critics say are outrageous. Despite… Read More
Government
Education bureaucracy pushing the status quo in hearings(The Sentinel) – Legislative hearings over this and last week are focusing on how to improve outcomes in Kansas education, perhaps unsurprisingly, the education bureaucracy is arguing for… Read More
Public Education
Iowa school district’s new hiring policy allows convicted criminal to applyThe largest school district in Iowa will now consider applicants with criminal records after revising its hiring policy. The Des Moines Public School District Superintendent Ian Roberts announced… Read More