Public Education
Five Virginia lab school applications in, many more being developed(The Center Square) – As the Virginia Department of Education continues to accept applications for planning grants to create lab schools, five applications have been submitted, but many more are… Read More
Culture, Opinion, Public Education
Op-ed: School dress codes the latest target of a government agency seeking “equity”In a stunning example of bureaucratic uselessness, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) takes many pages, and presumably many dollars, to note that while most public schools have dress codes,… Read More
Public Education
Michigan governor candidates Whitmer, Dixon spar over education, abortion, and more in debate(The Center Square) – Education, abortion, energy and infrastructure were debated by Michigan gubernatorial candidates Tuesday night in the second of two debates with only a fortnight remaining before Election… Read More
Culture
Kansas Republicans bash Democrat Governor as far from “middle-of the-road” after discovering state funded, “all-ages” drag showsRepublicans in Kansas are bashing Democrat Gov. Laura Kelly after they discovered several “all-ages” drag shows allegedly funded in part by taxpayer dollars. The Daily Mail reported on an… Read More
Public Education
Nebraska students’ test scores continue their decline, but not as swiftly as some other statesNebraska 4th and 8th grade students fared better on standardized math and reading tests last year than students in many other states, but celebrating the fact may be shortsighted. The… Read More
Culture, Public Education
DC Public Schools hires controversial consulting company to survey students about their transgender identities(Daily Caller) – District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) hired a consulting company owned by the U.S. Attorney General’s son-in-law to solicit answers from middle schoolers about their transgender identity,… Read More
Culture
KU Law school says ADF discussion of the First Amendment is ‘hate speech’(The Sentinel) – Last week the University of Kansas student chapter of the Federalist Society invited Jordan Lorence, the senior counsel and director of strategic engagement at the… Read More
Public Education
Ohio high school’s ‘radicalism’ class includes lesson on homeless encampments from sex worker(Daily Caller) – An Ohio high school class dedicated to exposing students to “radical” viewpoints hosted a sex worker to discuss homeless encampments, according to posts from the sex worker’s… Read More
Culture
Oregon residents protest local pub’s drag performance that was set to feature an 11-year-old(Daily Caller) – Community members revolted against a drag queen story hour that was set to feature an 11-year old at a local pub, according to the Associated Press. Old… Read More
Government
Ohio religious schools, nonprofits to share $6 million for security(The Center Square) – Safety and security at religious institutions, chartered nonpublic schools, licensed preschools and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio will share $6 million in grant funding, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine… Read More
Public Education
Youngkin urges education reforms after drop in math, reading proficiency(The Center Square) – Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin is urging education reforms after data showed a reduction in fourth grade math and reading proficiency scores in the 2022 National… Read More
Culture
Nevada’s new abortion information page includes complaint form for reporting crisis pregnancy centers(The Center Square) – Nevada has launched a new abortion information page, Governor Steve Sisolak announced last week. The page includes information on current Nevada law, details on different types of… Read More
Public Education
Iowa school district becomes second in the state to allow staff to carry gunsAn Iowa school district voted to approve a measure that will allow some teachers and staff to carry firearms on campus, Fox News is reporting . "No one wants… Read More
Public Education
Colorado Proposition FF would give all students a free lunch, but at what cost?In two weeks, Colorado voters will cast their ballot on a proposition that effectively raises taxes for some to offer free lunches to all the state’s public school students. Proposition… Read More
Government
Michigan voters to decide between gubernatorial candidates taking opposing views on school choiceBoth candidates for Michigan governor have been highly vocal on education – but their views on school choice could hardly be any more different. Democratic incumbent Gretchen Whitmer and GOP… Read More
Public Education
Latest school shooting leaves at least three dead at magnet school in St. LouisA school shooting at a St. Louis magnet school Monday morning has killed at least three, including the young gunman, while injuring and traumatizing others. Teacher Jean Kuczka, 61, and… Read More
Christian Schools, Courts
Florida Christian school appeals decision upholding prayer ban over football loudspeakerA Florida Christian school is continuing a years-long legal battle after being prevented from praying over a loudspeaker system before a championship game. Cambridge Christian School has appealed a lower… Read More
Public Education
Enforcing new transgender school policies could be a bumpy road in VA(The Center Square) – Although the Virginia Department of Education unveiled new guidelines on transgender issues they say give power back to parents, enforcing those rules in school districts could… Read More
Public Education
Minnesota spending $900,000 to encourage kids to go outside(The Center Square) – Minnesota is distributing the second half of $900,000 from its general fund and an account of the Game and Fish Fund to encourage children to experience… Read More
Public Education
2022 pay increases for some school administrators dwarf teacher pay in Kansas(The Sentinel) – The average teacher pay increased by 4.3% (contracted base salary) in the 2022 school year, but some administrators received much larger increases. Wichita Superintendent Alicia Thompson… Read More