Courts
Former New Jersey teacher faces 10 years for sexually assaulting studentsA former New Jersey teacher could be sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting two of her students. Julie Rizzitello, 37, pleaded guilty last week to… Read More
Public Education
State report: Minneapolis schools violate laws with biased disability classificationsMinneapolis Public Schools has violated state and federal law by overidentifying black students within the “developmental cognitive disability” category, the state’s education department recently concluded. “The notification is… Read More
Culture
Watch: School teacher of 31 years leaves district that criticized her ‘whiteness’A Michigan public school teacher of 31 years quit after the district criticized her “whiteness.” “We had to take a test to rate our level of whiteness because… Read More
Homeschools
First Amendment violations? Maine town reviews ordinance barring homeschoolers from school boardA town in Maine is re-evaluating a proposed ordinance barring homeschool co-op operators or private-school employees from its district school board, with critics arguing such language violates First Amendment… Read More
Public Education
New Illinois law promises public education to illegal immigrantsIllinois has passed a law guaranteeing illegal immigrants access to public education, which could cost taxpayers up to $1 billion annually. “Schools must take steps to protect the… Read More
Public Education
Mom tells The Heartlander: Teacher labeled son future dictatorA Florida mom confronted a school board after her child’s teacher allegedly nominated her son as “Most Likely to Become a Dictator,” a so-called honor likely tied to the… Read More
Public Education
Oklahoma school district’s former athletic facilitator accused of embezzling $61,000The former athletic facilitator of an Oklahoma school district has been charged with six counts of felony embezzlement amounting to $61,000 in ticket sales, which the district says it… Read More
Opinion
The great grade giveaway(The Daily Signal) – You get an A! And you get an A! On campuses this fall, some students might feel like they’ve wandered into their own Oprah episode,… Read More
Public Education
High school seniors’ push for transparency validated by audit of public school-funding foundationAn audit has vindicated two San Diego high school seniors who raised concerns about how money was handled by “foundations” established to help area high schools. Kevin Wang… Read More
Public Education
Watch: Phoenix school board member stopped from praying Lord’s Prayer instead of land acknowledgmentA Phoenix school board member who is Native American was stopped from saying the Lord’s Prayer rather than a land acknowledgment – which he says is also a form… Read More
Public Education
‘The monopoly is over’: Struggling public schools turn to consultants offering recruitment initiatives, New York Times reportsTo combat what the New York Times calls “an enrollment crisis,” several public-school districts are trying a novel approach – hiring consultants who get a bonus for every child… Read More
Public Education
Detroit’s next mayor must focus on revamping beleaguered public-school system, analysts sayAs Detroit mayoral candidates prepare to face off in the November election, public-school issues are playing a prominent role in the race, a recent analysis concludes. “Community leaders… Read More
Public Education
Ohio district to stop busing high school students after 18-year-old killed near transportation hubDayton Public Schools (DPS) in Ohio will not provide bus services for high schoolers this year, blaming “several significant barriers” including a law forbidding the district’s students from using… Read More
Public Education
Survey gives Arizona’s public schools low marks over dropout rates, test scoresDespite record funding, Arizona’s public-school systems ranked 48th nationwide over factors such as graduation rates, test scores and school safety, according to a recent analysis. “The state tied… Read More
Courts
Arkansas teacher charged in killing of couple hiking with childrenA 28-year-old teacher has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a married couple who were hiking with their children at Devil’s Den State Park in Arkansas. Read More
Public Education
Another study undermines case for increased public school fundingA new report confirms what recent research has shown: spending more on public schools doesn’t necessarily lead to better outcomes. In fact, states such… Read More
Public Education
Hate crime probe follows broadcast of antisemitic content in Baltimore school board meetingBaltimore is conducting a hate crime investigation after obscene, antisemitic content appeared during the city’s public-school board meeting livestreamed on YouTube. “It was antisemitic, racist, obscene, adult… Read More
Public Education
Districts brace for growing costs as cyber criminals target schools(The Center Square) – When hackers stole a rural school district’s computer system last year, students in the middle of midterm exams were left frustrated, but concerns went far… Read More
Public Education
West Virginia school boards drawing criticism over ‘old, antiquated model’ of decision-makingAn increasing number of school boards in West Virginia “are not fulfilling their [constitutional] responsibility” to provide a free and effective public education, according to a recent news commentary. Read More
Public Education
Nearly $2 million in taxpayer funding lost in phishing scam targeting Nebraska school districtA Nebraska school district is working to recover $1.8 million lost in a sophisticated phishing scam, Gray’s KSNB news station reports. “We are committed… Read More