Public Education
Trouble in paradise: California public schools cause ‘organizational trauma’Amid a nationwide teacher shortage plaguing public schools, a report reveals California teachers have a lot to complain about.The report,“Developing a Strategy for Teacher Retention and Recruitment,”… Read More
Culture, Public Education
School district policy: teaching ‘queer’ lessons ‘does not require parental permission’ or notification(Daily Caller) – A California school district informed educators that teaching “queer” lessons “does not require parental permission” or notification, according to public records obtained by a concerned parent… Read More
Public Education
New Jersey Republicans rip school “equity” plan(The Center Square) – New Jersey Republicans are fuming over an update to the state's "equity" plan for schools, accusing education officials of focusing too much on "identity politics"… Read More
Public Education
Michigan third-graders held back double year-over-year(The Center Square) – Only one out of 10 third-grade students deemed eligible for grade retention were held back last year, according to research released Tuesday by the Michigan… Read More
Culture, Public Education
School board held closed-door presentation on how to hide kids’ gender transitions from their parents(Daily Caller) – A North Carolina school board held a presentation detailing the district’s transgender policy stating that the school has no obligation to report a student’s change in… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Active-shooter drills for preschoolers raise concerns among parents, pediatricians. ‘My kid’s safety is my job’As acts of violence continue to rise in public schools, many districts have instituted active-shooter drills to help children prepare for crisis situations.However, pediatricians and parents question whether… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Public school enrollment plunge was especially deep among younger students, report findsEnrollment in America’s public schools plummeted during the pandemic particularly in lower grades, according to a new report.The American Enterprise Institute report examines how COVID-related policies affected… Read More
Opinion, Public Education
Fifth-grade public school teacher identifying as ‘trans demi-boy non-binary’ offers a shorthand lesson in all that ails educationA self-identified “trans demi-boy non-binary” elementary teacher posted a video to social media on teaching children about imaginary “gender identities” and pronouns.Skye Tooley is employed at the… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Special grand jury concludes Loudoun County Public Schools ‘dropped the ball’ on student safety(Daily Caller) – A nine-member grand jury in Virginia concluded that a public school district “dropped the ball” on student safety after multiple sexual assaults took place in the… Read More
Public Education
South Dakota Dept. of Education report finds decline in student performance(The Center Square) – Student performance has declined in South Dakota since the COVID-19 pandemic, a state Department of Education report found.State assessments revealed drops in proficiency across… Read More
Public Education
Akron public schools riddled with violence, distressing parents and teachers alikeViolence and fear are now said to be commonplace in Ohio’s Akron Public Schools, reportedly putting both students and staff in harm’s way on a daily basis. In the… Read More
Public Education
Study shows a year-round school calendar has no academic benefit(The Center Square) – Dozens of Illinois schools have gone to a year-round calendar, but a study suggests there are drawbacks.Year-round school is not a new idea. The… Read More
Public Education
Michigan charter school advocates prepare for anticipated Democratic cuts(The Center Square) – Election of Democratic majorities in the Michigan House and Senate is a warning shot for the state’s public charter schools.The incoming bicameral majorities and… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Agency of Education creating parent council(The Center Square) – Getting parents more involved in their children’s education in Vermont is the focus of a new council.The Agency of Education announced it is creating… Read More
Public Education
School district reaches $10 million settlement with family following heat-related death of student athleteA Georgia school district has reached a $10 million settlement with the family of a student who died of heatstroke during basketball practice in 2019.The Clayton County… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Schools cannot and should not keep students’ gender identities from parents, transgender psychologist arguesA transgender psychologist has come forward to support parents who are suing to stop schools from hiding their children’s change in gender identities.In August, a district court judge… Read More
Public Education
LGBTQ+ activist claims Vermont police chief makes community unsafe by supporting traditional valuesAn LGBTQ+ activist in Vermont claims a police chief’s belief in traditional values makes him unfit to serve the public interest, according to a report by VTDigger. Northfield… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Connecticut School District Approves Transgender Book For Second Graders Amid Backlash From Parents(Daily Caller) – A Connecticut school district approved a book about a young boy who wants to become transgender for second graders, despite backlash from parents.The Darien Public… Read More
Culture, Public Education
School district lets students use restrooms matching their gender identity; parents sueParents and students have filed a lawsuit against their Ohio school district over its policy allowing students to use bathrooms matching their stated gender identity. Bethel Local School District… Read More
Public Education
Virginia school district now must tell parents when sexually explicit content is in school curriculum(Daily Caller) – Loudoun County School Board passed a policy on Tuesday that requires schools to tell parents when sexually explicit content is in classroom curriculum.The … Read More