Culture, Opinion
Education professor’s ‘black bereavement leave’ for ‘racial trauma’ is nonsensicalA visiting assistant professor at Southern Illinois University gained media traction for writing an essay about “black bereavement leave,” arguing educators should get extra time off to deal with racial… Read More
Public Education
In Maryland’s public schools, ‘average’ isn’t very goodMaryland’s education department released its public-school report card , revealing over 25% of schools lost at least one star out of five. The report, from the Maryland State Department… Read More
Culture
DEI director at California College canned for not being woke enoughA director of diversity and inclusion at a California college said she was ousted for questioning key tenets of progressive ideology. She accused De Anza College, a community college, of… Read More
Government
Part-time enrollment in Florida could give families even more options for educationFlorida students could soon benefit from the option to attend a blend of classes in public schools, homeschools and specialized schools as a part of their weekly schedule. Called “part-time… Read More
Culture, Public Education
School district sued for allegedly discrimination against Christian after-school club(Daily Caller) – A Rhode Island school district is the subject of a lawsuit after allegedly preventing Christian clubs from operating on its school campuses while allowing secular clubs. Providence… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Arizona high school’s policy tells girls to leave their locker room if uncomfortable with trans students(Daily Caller) – An Arizona high school has a policy allowing transgender students to change in their preferred locker rooms and telling female students to use alternative facilities if they… Read More
Culture
Parents fight elite high school’s shift away from merit to diversity-minded lottery system(Daily Caller) – Philadelphia parents are pushing back against a prestigious high school’s lottery admissions system aimed at increasing diversity among students, according to The Wall Street Journal. In the… Read More
Culture
Federal judge calls on Stanford to fire DEI dean that participated in student uproar(Daily Caller) – Federal Judge Kyle Duncan has called on Stanford University to fire the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Dean who participated in a student-led revolt against his appearance at… Read More
Public Education
Bill would increase Tennessee teacher pay, stop payroll collection of union dues(The Center Square) – A bill to both raise the minimum Tennessee teacher salary to $50,000 by 2026-27 and eliminate the option of districts collecting Tennessee Education Association dues from… Read More
Public Education
6 school safety bills filed, address security failure in Uvalde(The Center Square) – State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, filed six school safety bills on Thursday, referring to them as “Safety Six.” The bills, he says, will address a number… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
Why chipping away at the Blaine Amendments is important for school choiceWith 29 states currently considering school choice legislation , the education freedom movement seems unstoppable. But the legacy of a 19th century congressman hasn't made it easy. The “Blaine Amendments”… Read More
Culture, Public Education
‘Genderqueer shapeshifter’ provided Colorado school district’s professional development training for teachers(Daily Caller) – A “genderqueer shapeshifter” gave a professional development training session to educators within a Colorado school district detailing the “do’s & don’ts with language around trans identity” and… Read More
Culture
Kansas legislature passes ban on men competing in women’s sports(Daily Caller) – The Kansas Senate passed a bill on Thursday that would bar biological men from competing in women’s athletics. In a 28-11-1 vote ,… Read More
Opinion
KC Star in government public relations mode on Kansas education(The Sentinel) – If there was an award for journalistic malpractice, the Kansas City Star would be a leading contender. The most recent example of the Star’s ‘government good /… Read More
Culture
Wisconsin meningitis vaccine mandate scuttled, Sen. Nass says parents keep power to decide(The Center Square) – As expected, Wisconsin lawmakers blocked a new meningitis vaccine requirement and ended the emergency power the state’s public health department had over the chickenpox. The Joint Committee… Read More
Public Education
Massive Alaska school spending bill tabled for now(The Center Square) – State Rep. Dan Ortiz took a "loud and clear" stance this week on substantially raising Alaska's base student allocation at the House Education Committee's second reading… Read More
Public Education
Gov. Hobbs vetoes Arizona CRT ban(The Center Square) – Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that would have banned critical race theory instruction in public schools. The legislation would have fined schools up to $5,000… Read More
Culture, Public Education
DeSantis targets media hypocrisy over its ‘book ban’ allegationsDisputing the media’s claims that he wants to “ban” books, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave a video presentation of specific examples of the books being removed from schools. Then, seemingly proving… Read More
Public Education
Chicago teachers unions throw millions behind left-wing mayoral candidate(Daily Caller) – The largest teachers union in Illinois and its affiliates have spent almost $3.2 million on the upcoming mayoral election, according to the Illinois Policy Institute. From January… Read More
Public Education
Biden budget requests $500 million for two years of free community college with focus on minorities(Daily Caller) – President Joe Biden’s proposed fiscal year 2024 budget includes $500 million in discretionary funding to provide two years of free community college, according to the document released… Read More