Public Education
Wisconsin directs federal IDEA funds toward racism, equity workshops(The Center Square) – A project housed under the Wisconsin Department of Education is using federal special education funds to pay speakers to provide instruction to teachers on race, equity… Read More
Public Education
How Seattle Public Schools’ use of ‘social identity wheels’ could violate federal law(The Center Square) – The Seattle Public Schools District says activities requiring students to provide information protected by federal and state law do not violate the statutes as long as teachers… Read More
Culture
Poll: Voters want schools to focus on basics instead of critical race theory(The Center Square) – The vast majority of people think schools should focus on traditional subjects like math, reading and science, and a majority also say critical race theory should… Read More
Biden administration
Biden admin omits Jewish students in discrimination reminder to schoolsIn a reminder to school leaders, the Biden administration enforcement arm of the U.S. Department of Education said that it has seen more complaints of discrimination against “Muslim, Arab, Sikh,… Read More
Public Education
As enrollment declines, Michigan has more public school teachers than past 10 years(The Center Square) – A report on Michigan’s teacher shortage found that despite high numbers of teachers leaving their jobs, the state has more total teachers employed at public schools… Read More