State Government
Wentzville School District under fire for divisive, partisan quiz question about political ideologyWENTZVILLE, Mo. – Wentzville School District is facing criticism this week for a partisan and divisive question from an online high school quiz that arguably paints Republicans in a… Read More
National
DeWine, 17 other governors oppose federal charter school intervention(The Center Square) – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine joined 17 other governors in a letter calling on the Biden administration to remove a proposed rule that could limit charter… Read More
State Government
Bill would equalize Missouri charter school funding(The Center Square) – A bill moving through the Missouri Senate would provide equal funding for public and charter schools and not take away money from school districts… Read More
State Government
Six of seven Missouri school board incumbents win re-election in April 2022, four races uncalledNine Missouri school districts covered by Ballotpedia held nonpartisan general elections for 18 school board seats on April 5, 2022, including one special election for a one-year term. Four of… Read More
State Government
Bill to fund charter schools passes Kentucky Senate(The Center Square) – A bill that would provide funding for charter schools in Kentucky passed the state Senate on Tuesday. Kentucky law established charter schools five years ago,… Read More
National
AGs sue Biden administration over DOJ’s call to investigate protesting parentsThe lawsuit claims AG Garland has provided no evidence of spikes in threats against school personnel by American parents (The Center Square) – Fourteen Republican attorneys general, led by… Read More
National
Taxpayer-funded federal program trains teachers in critical race theory(The Center Square) – Newly uncovered federal grant documents show that the U.S. Department of Education awarded roughly $2.5 million in taxpayer dollars to a Florida-based education program that… Read More
State Government
Appeals court dismisses Pritzker’s school mask order appeal as ‘moot’(The Center Square) – The temporary restraining order blocking Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s COVID-19 mask and exclusion policies in schools remains in place as the Fourth District Court of Appeals… Read More
State Government
STL school district strengthens relationship between youth and police with “Blue Pals” programST. LOUIS, Mo. – A charter school district in St. Louis is building and strengthening relationships between inner-city youth and police officers through a pen pal program called “Blue… Read More
National
Debate over masking school students rages as more states drop mandates(The Center Square) – Some teacher unions have lashed out in Illinois this week after a judge issued a temporary restraining order halting Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s mask mandate… Read More
State Government
Missouri AG sues nine more school districts over mask requirements(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt on Monday filed lawsuits against nine public school districts with mask requirements.Schmitt, a candidate for the seat of… Read More
National
Growing research chronicles toll COVID lockdowns imposed on childrenBrown University study forecasts a generation with lower IQs, diminished social skills A growing body of academic research is chronicling the toll that pandemic lockdowns imposed on children, indicating… Read More
State Government
Schools seeking low-interest bonds must pledge to end masking, quarantines(The Center Square) – If public school districts are in legal disputes with Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt regarding COVID-19 health restrictions, Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick said litigation costs could… Read More
State Government
‘School choice’ becomes a legislative priority for Missouri’s education department in 2022(The Center Square) – One word from one state agency is raising eyebrows throughout Missouri.Dozens of organizations publish thousands of words outlining priorities for the upcoming Missouri legislative… Read More
State Government
New bill will prohibit any vaccine mandates, required testing for public school students and facultyJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Rep. Nick Schroer of St. Charles County pre-filed legislation last week to prohibit vaccine mandates within the school system for both students and faculty/staff. Read More
National, State Government
Hawley calls for parents’ bill of rights for school information(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley plans to provide details on a proposed “Parents’ Bill of Rights” in the coming days, according to a spokesperson… Read More
National
26 state school board associations distance themselves from national group(The Center Square) – More than half of state school board associations have distanced themselves from the national association after it sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking… Read More