Public Education
Michigan court’s shielding of teachers from public record requests raises ‘transparency’ concerns, experts say(Daily Caller) – A recent Michigan court ruling, which found that public school teachers are exempt from the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), raises red flags for “transparency” in schools,… Read More
Public Education
Sisolak’s Nevada budget proposal doubles education funds, hikes state employee pay(The Center Square) – Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak’s 2023-2025 budget proposal includes a 10% raise for state employees during 2023 and more than doubles public education funding over the next… Read More
Christian Schools, Courts
Parents, Catholic school sue Michigan officials over ‘gender identity’ law(Daily Caller) – The Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish (SHJP) Catholic school filed a lawsuit Thursday against Michigan state officials after the state’s civil rights laws were changed to include… Read More
Culture
Ohio students closer to getting religious accomodations(The Center Square) – Ohio colleges and universities could soon be required to develop a policy that would provide religious accommodations for students following the General Assembly's passage of bipartisan… Read More
Public Education
Biden Admin investigates Texas superintendent for removing explicit books from librariesA Texas superintendent is under investigation for trying to protect students from sexually explicit books in public school libraries. The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation based… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Ohio school board says its gender identity policy follows federal law after former teacher files lawsuit(Daily Caller) – An Ohio school board said its stance on gender identity is following federal law in its first meeting after a lawsuit, according to the Canton Repository. Vivian… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Georgia education officials cite education loss as a top priority for 2023(The Center Square) – Georgia education officials say they plan to address lost learning opportunities stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. But a leading Georgia nonprofit says state lawmakers should pass… Read More
Christian Schools
Herzog Foundation announces winning students in Bill of Rights Essay ContestThe Herzog Foundation has announced the two winners and seven runners-up in its 2022 Bill of Rights essay contest for middle and high school students. Middle schooler Jake Starkey… Read More
Culture, Public Education
School district under fire for latest mandatory COVID-19 masking policyA school district in New Jersey is taking heat after it reinstated mandatory masking for students, district employees and visitors to all district buildings. "Please be advised that as per… Read More
Christian Schools
This week in Christian education (Dec. 19-23)Championship-winning Christian school gets new gymnasium – Clinton Christian Academy in Mississippi is opening its first gymnasium. Remarkably, both its boys and girls basketball teams won the 3A state championship… Read More
Public Education
Seattle Public Schools bus spending at all-time high despite fewer riders(The Center Square) – Bus ridership within Seattle Public Schools has dropped since the pandemic altered normal school functions, yet this school year’s bus contract is at its highest… Read More
Culture
Congress’ spending bill contains millions in woke handouts(Daily Caller) – As Congress advances its “omnibus” spending bill, included is millions in funding for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and LGBTQ initiatives. The latest text of the spending … Read More
Public Education
Blue state’s new climate curriculum emphasizes ‘emotions’ over ‘rational thinking’(Daily Caller) – The Washington state Department of Health’s climate curriculum instructs teachers to focus on “emotions” over “rational thinking,” according to curriculum lesson plans. The Washington state Department of… Read More
Public Education
North Carolina officials say lawmakers didn’t include mandated education funding(The Center Square) – State officials believe about $677.8 million in court-ordered education spending was not included in recent state budgets, a calculation at the center of the long-running Leandro… Read More
Government, Public Education
Corey DeAngelis blasts teachers’ unions for holding K-12 education “hostage” during pandemicProminent school choice proponent Corey DeAngelis appeared on Dr. Phil this week to discuss the role teachers’ unions played in undermining public education during the pandemic. “Places that had… Read More
Public Education
DeSantis blasts teachers’ unions, proposes paycheck protection for teachersGov. Ron DeSantis has big plans for Florida’s teachers – and teachers’ unions – in 2023. On Monday, DeSantis hosted a “Freedom Blueprint” conference in Orlando, Florida where he… Read More
Public Education
Transgender student charged after punching two female students in girl’s bathroom he was illegally usingA transgender Oklahoma teen, born male, has been charged with assault after punching two girls in their high school restroom which he was using illegally. The incident happened Oct. 26… Read More
Government
The long-term shifts taking place in American K-12 education(reimaginED) – American K-12 education was doing quite poorly before the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. In comparisons to other nations on international exams, American schools spent lavishly but scored… Read More
Public Education
Community member removed by police for trying to speak out against school board’s speech policy(Daily Caller) – Police removed a community member who tried to utilize the public comment period of a Pennsylvania school board meeting to discuss its speech policy, a free speech… Read More
Culture
Oklahoma bill would force drunk drivers who kill parents to pay child support(The Center Square) – Oklahoma could become the latest state to saddle a drunk driver who kills a child's parents with the financial responsibility for the orphaned youth. Rep Jim… Read More