Courts
Jewish student sues Rutgers University over alleged retaliation for his antisemitism complaintA Jewish law student is suing his university for retaliating against him after he raised concerns about antisemitism on campus. Yoel Ackerman, a first-year law student at Rutgers University, claims… Read More
Public Education
Portland superintendent resigns after approving massive teachers’ union contractPortland Public Schools Superintendent Guadalupe Guerrero resigned in December after a month-long teacher strike that drew nationwide attention. “I am immensely proud of my team’s contribution to our school district’s… Read More
Public Education
Study: Minnesota schools fail students with ‘financial mismanagement,’ declining academicsPublic schools in Minnesota aren’t underfunded, but they encourage wasteful spending while their students fail basic academic tests, a recent study concludes. The study began through a collaboration with former… Read More
Public Education
‘We are all accountable for what we say and do’: University of Wisconsin chancellor fired over secret porn gigA University of Wisconsin-La Crosse chancellor was recently fired after online pornographic videos of him and his wife were discovered. “Upon my recommendation, the UW Board of Regents today terminated… Read More
Christian Schools
New homeschool academies emerge to address post-pandemic alt ed boomThe popularity of homeschooling continues to trend upward in the post-pandemic era of education, encouraging new homeschool programs like Covenant Journey Academy that have risen to meet the demand. A… Read More
Culture
‘That’s why I’m here. I’m more than an athlete.’ College Football National Championship features 2 stars who put God firstTwo of the biggest stars playing in Monday’s College Football National Championship are crediting God with their success, even amid the trials they’ve endured. The game will feature the last… Read More
Public Education
School district pays $1.5M for SEL curricula from organizations supporting discredited DEIA Pennsylvania school has forked over more than a million dollars for social emotional learning (SEL) curricula from organizations supporting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Parents Defending Education… Read More
Public Education
Boston may close half its public schools due to low enrollment, consolidationPublic school enrollment in Boston has plummeted over the past two decades, forcing its leadership to consolidate and close as many as 59 schools. Boston Public Schools (BPS) recently released… Read More
Homeschools
Kansas City homeschool students to learn economics through simulated mini-economy field tripTeaching children complex subjects such as business skills can intimidate homeschool parents, especially if they don’t have any firsthand experience. Fortunately, group field trips to places like the School of… Read More
Public Education
Arizona Gov. Hobbs takes ‘cheap shot’ at universal school choice, say criticsGov. Katie Hobbs proposed new regulations for Arizona’s school choice program that its supporters are calling a “cheap shot.” Hobbs has been a virulent critic of school choice since her… Read More
Public Education
Science of reading bridges partisan divide in educationIn an era of unprecedented partisanship, education reformers from both sides of the aisle are finding common ground in a surprising place: reading instruction. In her recent State of the… Read More
Culture
‘I will never agree with this,’ says female boxing star after USA org allows biological men to compete against womenUSA Boxing is under fire for its new transgender policy that allows biological men to compete against women. The updated policy was released last week along… Read More
Public Education
Florida teachers’ union faces decertification under new state lawThe United Teachers of Dade is facing decertification after failing to recruit 60% of Miami-Dade educators to its union. Last summer, a new Florida law passed… Read More
Public Education
Biden ed official second to resign over President’s stated support for IsraelA senior adviser with the U.S. Department of Education has become the second federal official to resign over the Biden administration’s position that Israel has a right to defend itself… Read More
Government
Ohio lawmaker expects override of Gov. DeWine’s veto of bill protecting children from experimental transgender drugs and surgeriesOhio State lawmakers expect to override Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of a bill seeking to protect children from an activist-led transgender medical industry, even as the governor signed an executive… Read More
Public Education
Analysis: ESSER program made public education’s future more difficult as Biden financial cliff loomsA research center at Georgetown University (GU) is warning that thousands of public school districts face a “bloodletting” as one-time federal COVID-19 relief funds run out. “I know [saying ‘bloodletting’]… Read More
Courts
‘Budgeting is an artform, not a science,’ claims NYC teachers’ union in suit against mayor, who wants a balanced budgetThe New York City teachers’ union is suing Mayor Eric Adams for budget cuts caused by the city’s immigration crisis. The United Federation of Teachers (UFT) filed the… Read More
Public Education
Chicago Board of Education may remove school resource officers from public schoolsAn upcoming vote will decide if school resources officers will remain in Chicago’s public schools next fall. The Chicago Board of Education is set to vote on whether to renew… Read More
Public Education
Multiple victims and at least one killed during Iowa high school shootingA 6th grade student was killed and five others injured by 17-year-old student Dylan Butler Thursday at Perry High School in Iowa, law enforcement authorities have said. There was a… Read More
Courts
Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, who refused gay marriage applicants on religious grounds, to appeal latest judgmentA federal judge has awarded a gay couple damages of over $260,000 in the case of former county clerk Kim Davis, who refused to issue a… Read More