Public Education
Nearly two dozen Maryland schools can’t get a single student to math proficiency, while public-school funding increases by $2 billionMaryland’s public-school advocates often use the term “underfunded” to describe the current system, but they fail to note when academic performance deteriorates or remains stagnant after increased funding, argues one… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool numbers surge in Ohio, passing COVID-19 pandemic recordsOhio mom Jeannine Ramer hadn’t planned to homeschool, but her sister-in-law’s encouragement persuaded her to try it once her oldest son reached preschool age. “We loved it,” Ramer… Read More
Public Education
Nebraska district warns parents about social media trend recording public urination on school propertyLincoln Public Schools is urging Nebraska parents to discuss the consequences of a viral social media fad with unwelcome consequences – teens filming themselves urinating publicly on school property. Read More
Homeschools
Wyoming districts, homeschoolers take issue over new law removing requirement to submit curriculumDespite a new Wyoming law removing homeschool reporting requirements, school districts are still contacting homeschooling families in what some analysts see as legal overstepping. “The only requirement in state law… Read More
Public Education
School consolidation a must for Chicago Public Schools, argues Tribune editorial boardShould Chicago Public Schools (CPS) keep a 900-seat facility open while it’s serving fewer than 30 students? Such “absurdities” only highlight the need for the city… Read More