Public Education
Interview: Mississippi leads in reading while nation faces education ‘humiliation’Mississippi students have gone from 49th in reading to first, according to the latest national assessments data. Those same assessments have Mississippi ranked second… Read More
Public Education
Nearly 1 in 4 public school students are from immigrant families, putting pressure on a public system already in crisisMore immigrants are attending public schools than ever before, nearing one quarter of all students. A new report from the Center for Immigration Studies… Read More
Courts
College professor sues after school administrator threatens ‘slaughterhouse’ for conservatives over DEIA California college professor is suing a college district and a raft of administrators for interfering with his right to free speech and academic freedom. Daymon Johnson, who… Read More
Public Education
Secretary Mayorkas appoints teachers’ union boss responsible for lockdowns to DHS safety committeeThe secretary of the Department of Homeland Security appointed American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten to a DHS school safety committee, outraging critics. Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas appointed… Read More
Public Education
These education publishers are pushing the LGBT agenda while profiting from the $40B a year public schools spend on their resourcesAs Pride month ends, some of the largest education companies used by most public schools continue to prominently display pro-LGBT messages on their social media profiles. Houghton Mifflin… Read More
Public Education
In reversal, Utah school district puts Bible back on shelvesThe Utah school district that removed the Holy Bible from schools after a parent’s tit-for-tat complaint has reversed course. A review committee at the Davis School District previously… Read More
Opinion
Op-ed: How the teachers’ union broke public education(Tablet) – On May 17, the Oakland, California, teachers’ union ended a two-week strike—the union’s third strike in five years. The district offered a substantial salary increase for teachers before… Read More
Public Education
Why can’t money buy good teachers?Local and state school officials are offering hefty signing bonuses – as much as $50,000 – to combat the nationwide teacher shortage. Despite efforts in places such as… Read More
Public Education
Parents running against race-based admissions policies sweep local school board races(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Candidates backed by an organization focused on promoting merit-based admissions notched several victories in New York City’s recent school board elections, according to the… Read More
Public Education
Washington schools among those experimenting with year-round school(The Center Square) – With schools out for the summer, students and staff may not know how many days are left before going back to class. But some schools… Read More
Public Education
Increased funding can’t close academic achievement gaps, study shows. Here’s what canAlthough “fully funded education” is a common refrain among teachers’ unions, Democratic lawmakers, and public school administrators, new research demonstrates that increased funding can’t guarantee… Read More
Public Education
New York State Education Department releases new transgender guidelines, emphasizing student control, restricting parental involvementThe New York State Education Department (NYSED) released new guidance for public schools, affirming students have full control over their gender and parents don’t need to know about it. Read More
Public Education
As Montana paves way for charter schools, study finds charter students outperform public students(The Center Square) – After Montana lawmakers paved the way for charter schools to open in the state, a new national report found charter school students performed better than… Read More
Public Education
These 7 governors oppose school choice yet sent their own kids to private schoolGovernors who oppose school choice often champion public education. But at least seven send their kids to private schools, leading to charges of hypocrisy from critics. Gavin Newsom… Read More
Opinion
I’m a mother. What is so hateful about parents fighting for children in schools?The liberal Southern Poverty Law Center recently added several parental rights organizations to its “hate group” list, including Moms for Liberty and Parents Defending Education. Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool father, conservative leader shares concerns over public schools: ‘Calcified in opposition to God’Abraham Hamilton III and his wife chose to homeschool their six children after researching the history of U.S. public education. “We did not just arrive where we are… Read More
Public Education
Denver could soon restore police in schools exactly three years after ‘hastily’ removing themDenver could soon restore School Resource Officers, three years after their removal in an experiment that has led to increased violence in the district. In the wake of… Read More
Culture
LGBTQ activist org encourages teachers, librarians to violate state laws banning sexually explicit books in schools(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), a nationally known LGBTQ activist organization, encourages teachers and librarians to defy state laws banning sexually… Read More
Public Education
Georgia to remove references to ‘equity,’ ‘inclusion’ and ‘diversity’ from teaching standardsThe Georgia Professional Standards Commission unanimously voted to remove the words “diversity,” “equity” and “inclusion” from K-12 teacher preparation standards during its June meeting. The changes were proposed… Read More
Public Education
Arlington Public Schools lowers grading standards in the name of ‘equity’A Virginia school district is revising its grading policies to create “equitable grading processes.” The new policies allow students to redo assignments, turn… Read More