Opinion
North Carolina bill aiming to prevent homeschool discrimination highlights ongoing challenges for students, graduatesUniversities making a big deal about their “inclusivity” need to take a long, hard look at their own discriminatory practices against a minority population – the burgeoning homeschool community. Read More
Public Education
Pittsburgh bans all student cellphone use throughout school day in policy changeBefore Dec. 17, more than three-fourths of 56 Pittsburgh Public Schools had set their own regulations regarding student cellphones. The most recent school board meeting… Read More
Homeschools
Maine marks jump in homeschool population since pandemic, law removing exemptions for school-mandated vaccinesThe Pine Tree State is seeing a new kind of growth since the COVID-19 pandemic – almost double the number of homeschoolers in the 2024-25 academic year (6.4%) compared to… Read More
Public Education
Philadelphia schools wrestle with long-term plans for 300+ buildings amid falling enrollmentFollowing a long-term trend, Philadelphia’s public-school enrollment dropped again this year by nearly 800 students – prompting journalists to reemphasize discussions about the district’s more than 300 buildings. “The declining student population will likely… Read More
Public Education
Overpayment leaves New Mexico education department with $35 million deficitThe New Mexico Public Education Department is working on damage control after admitting it overpaid one of its vendors – amounting to millions of taxpayer money lost. “What should have… Read More