Public Education
Salt Lake City schools get millions in extra federal emergency cash, still project nearly $40M deficit(The Center Square) – The Salt Lake City school district projects a nearly $40 million deficit next school year despite a large injection of federal pandemic relief money… Read More
Government
Survey: Majority of Coloradans hold a ‘favorable opinion’ about charter schools(The Center Square) – A majority of Coloradans hold a "favorable opinion" about charter schools in the state, part of a survey released on Friday found. The… Read More
Opinion
Wokeism in secular private schools: Learning “Leninthink”(Capital Research) – The march of woke ideology through private schools has been somewhat different than its takeover of public schools. Government-run schools are pretty much slaves to the political… Read More
Christian Schools
This week in Christian education: June 6-10Christian elementary teacher earns national recognition – Dr. Marti Ladner of Pass Christian Elementary was one of five math and science teachers in Mississippi recognized as a finalist for the… Read More
Public Education
Biden’s universal preschool plan would cost hundreds of billions and likely be ineffective, according to recent researchA new analysis says universal preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds, again an issue heading into midterm elections, would cost a walloping $351 billion over 10 years. As recently as… Read More
Public Education
LGBTQ group wants Wisconsin schools to continue “misgendering” investigation of three middle school boys(The Center Square) – There is a call for more gender, harassment, bullying and Title IX investigations in Wisconsin schools. The group Fair Wisconsin, which calls itself the leading statewide… Read More
Government, Opinion
Time to help South Carolina students dream big with school choice(reimaginED) – South Carolina parents and students are ready for summer. In Greenville, high schools like Eastside and Riverside held their graduations last week. Charter schools around the state also… Read More
Public Education
Hogan calls for investigation into ‘grade fixing’ at Baltimore public schools(The Center Square) – Maryland’s governor is calling for an investigation of a school district following the release of a report that indicates grade-changing practices have taken place. Gov. Larry… Read More
Public Education
TIME Magazine’s “Innovative Teachers 2022” list prizes woke values above all in educationWhat do some of the nation’s best, “innovative” teachers have in common? According to TIME Magazine’s editors, these teachers believe and teach the values of anti-racism, social justice, gender fluidity… Read More
Culture
California man arrested near Kavanaugh’s home, charged with attempted murder of justice(SCOTUSblog) – A California man was charged with attempted murder of a Supreme Court justice after he was arrested early Wednesday morning near the Maryland home of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Read More
Public Education
Five myths about school officials’ attempt to excuse low student achievement in Kansas(The Sentinel) – The recent report from the Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) on K-12 student assessment entitled Understanding State Assessment Data is rife with rationalizations, excuses, and… Read More
Public Education
Michigan lawmakers OK bill requiring high schoolers take personal finance class(The Center Square) – The Michigan Legislature approved a bill that aims to require high schoolers take a personal finance course before graduation. The House approved House… Read More
Public Education
Missouri attorney general subpoenas seven school districts over invasive student surveysMissouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt subpoenaed seven school districts over highly controversial, possibly illegal student surveys. The subpoenas, issued on Wednesday as part of an ongoing investigation ,… Read More
Government
Gov. Evers brags about school rankings from the Walker era(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s governor is taking credit for, and bragging about, school rankings that were earned before he took office. Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday bragged on Twitter… Read More
Government
Dunleavy, lawmakers tout education bills in Alaska(The Center Square) – Universal preschool is one of four new programs an education bill passed by Alaska lawmakers. Gov. Mike Dunleavy said he plans to sign … Read More
Public Education
Unfunded state pension liabilities grow to $8.28 trillion nationwide(The Center Square) – Unfunded state pension liabilities have climbed to $8.28 trillion, or nearly $25,000 for every person in the United States, according to a new report from the American Legislative… Read More
Public Education
CDC documents show it followed union wishes, not science, in its COVID-19 masking policiesCoordination between the CDC and labor unions, including teachers’ unions, over pandemic policy guidance was deeper than originally thought. According to an internal calendar provided to Fox News Digital by Americans for… Read More
Public Education
Judge tosses verdict requiring school to pay $4 million to transgender student over bathroom accessA judge has overturned a jury verdict that would have forced a Missouri school district to pay $4 million to a transgender student over access to bathrooms and other gender-designated… Read More
Public Education
Tens of millions of Pennsylvania school dollars ‘unauditable’(The Center Square) – Recent state audits have called attention to some Pennsylvania school districts’ lackadaisical controls that have made auditing how tens of millions of dollars were spent… Read More
Government
New Washington laws on guns, shooter drills, abortion take effect Thursday(The Center Square) – Dovetailing with the hot-button issues of gun violence and abortion in the news recently, several bills passed by the Washington State Legislature this year will go… Read More