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
Opinion
Why special education needs school choicePublic education is often touted for providing a universal education. But recent reports reveal public schools often neglect to adequately provide for their special education students. A report… Read More
Public Education
Kansas school district dodges questions about transgender policy(The Sentinel) – The Shawnee Mission School District has declined to answer questions about its “Transgender Practices & FAQ,” a document obtained by the Sentinel as part of an… Read More
Public Education
New Jersey school district changes policy to notify parents with issues of their child’s gender after AG suit(Daily Caller News Foundation) – New Jersey school district rewrote its policy which would notify parents if their child has changed their gender identity after the state’s Democratic attorney… Read More
Public Education
America’s largest teachers’ union unveils LGBT toolkit detailing ‘ze/zim’ pronouns, how to address ‘bias’(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The country’s largest teachers union released an LGBTQ toolkit Wednesday for educators, explaining “ze/zim” pronouns and how to address bias around sexual orientation and… Read More
Government
Wisconsin Assembly approves financial literacy class(The Center Square) – Students in Wisconsin are a step closer to having to take a financial literacy class to graduate from high school. The Assembly on Wednesday… Read More
Public Education
Most Tennessee districts report little improvement after 3rd grade test retake(The Center Square) – The majority of Tennessee school districts saw less than 25% of the students who re-took the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program third-grade reading test advanced to… Read More
Public Education
College student allegedly given a ‘zero’ on assignment for using the term ‘biological women’A University of Cincinnati student alleges she received a zero on a gender studies assignment because she used the term “biological women.” Student Olivia Krolczky said the… Read More
Public Education
Wasteful ‘free’ lunch programs turn schools from academic institutions into social service centersMany U.S. school districts have announced the start of summer-long free school meal programs, despite the waste associated with such projects. Districts in Texas,… Read More
Public Education
California investigating school board that rejected LGBT elementary lesson(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democratic California Attorney General Rob Bonta is investigating a school board that voted to reject a history curriculum which included a biography on Harvey… Read More
Public Education
Arizona school district bringing back SROs to combat school violenceA Phoenix school board voted unanimously to bring police officers back to the district due to a disturbing rise in student violence. The Phoenix Union High School District… Read More
Public Education
School board member tells parent to move out of Kansas if he doesn’t like DEI, SELIn a Facebook exchange, Olathe Board of Education (OBOE) member Julie Steele told a father to move to another state if he doesn’t like the progressive policies of the… Read More