Public Education
Survey: More than half of Wisconsin public school kids anxious, one-third depressed(The Center Square) – A new survey shows half of Wisconsin school kids say they’re anxious, and a third say they’re depressed. The state’s Department of Public Instruction released the Youth… Read More
Christian Schools
This week in Christian education (Dec. 5-9)Christian school selected to participate in NASA mission – Trinity Christian school was chosen to participate in NASA’s Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project (NEBP) during solar eclipses in the next two… Read More
Public Education
Loudoun County School Board will discuss sexual assault report at next meeting(The Center Square) – After a special grand jury released a report on how the Loudoun County School Board handled two sexual assaults in their schools, the board announced… Read More
Public Education
Mequon-Thiensville Schools lose again in bid to keep email list secret(The Center Square) – Mequon-Thiensville Schools is 0-for-3 trying to keep its email lists secret. The Wisconsin Court of Appeals on Wednesday said the school district cannot withhold its alumni, recreation… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
Florida Catholic school enrollment boosted by stellar academics, strong faith foundation and expanded education choice scholarships(reimaginEd) – Enrollment in Florida’s Catholic schools, which rebounded slightly last year after a pandemic dip in 2020-21, is now the highest it’s been in more than a decade. Read More
Christian Schools, Courts
South Carolina withholds $1.5 million from Christian nonprofit as judge considers payment’s legalityState officials will withhold $1.5 million earmarked for a Christian nonprofit, pending a judge’s ruling on its constitutionality. South Carolina residents brought a lawsuit against the state’s governor, treasurer, superintendent… Read More
Culture, Public Education
New poll shows Massachusetts should reinstate graduation requirement(The Center Square) – A majority of Massachusetts residents included in a new poll said they are in favor of having students pass a test in order to graduate high… Read More
Public Education
Kansas school district to close a school for financial windfall(The Sentinel) – The Prairie Hills School Board meets December 12 th to consider closing the Wetmore Academic Center, and is expected to schedule a future vote on the… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Teachers flee unions as membership plummets by almost 60,000(Daily Caller) – The nation’s largest teachers unions, the National Education Association (NEA) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), declined by at least 59,000 members during the 2021-2022 school… Read More
Public Education
Ohio Senate passes bill to remove power from state school board(The Center Square) – The Republican-dominated Ohio Senate approved a plan Wednesday that would remove most power for the state Board of Education and place it with the governor. The move… Read More
Culture
Public libraries reject Kirk Cameron’s faith-based book but promote drag queen, LGBT events for kids(Daily Caller) – Public libraries rejected or ignored American actor and evangelist Kirk Cameron’s request to read his new faith-based children’s book during story-hour, but continue to promote events featuring… Read More
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 group. 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" rather… 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 State… 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 gender… 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 the… 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 enrollment… Read More
Courts
Title IX complaint against Stanford University says programs discriminate against menStanford University discriminates against male students, claims a complaint filed with the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, Forbes reported. The office is officially investigating five of Stanford’s… Read More
Culture
DeSantis’ office: No ‘U-turns’ on decision to strip Disney of special status after education bill opposition(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has no plans to back down against corporate behemoth Walt Disney Co. after speculation that laws put in place in April to… Read More