Public Education
Cincinnati Public Schools to put middle-schoolers on city transit buses with general publicTo save $2.9 million each year, Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) will put 1,260 of its middle-school students on the city’s metro service buses, sparking alarm from many parents, the local… Read More
Government
Wisconsin bill would limit school funding requests after record number of referendaAfter a slew of public-school referenda asking Wisconsin taxpayers for additional funding, Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation to limit how many times these can occur. Assembly… Read More
Homeschools
Detroit homeschool advocate highlights solutions for families wanting to leave public-school systemBernita Bradley credits her daughter with inspiring her to homeschool – although she had refused at first when Victoria had asked at age 11. “All these misconceptions that people… Read More
Culture
Study links ‘addictive use’ of social media with youth suicidal behavior, mental health issuesAs more U.S. youth grow addicted to electronic devices, they could be at greater risk for “suicidal behaviors, suicidal ideation and worse mental health,” a new study… Read More
Public Education
Massachusetts schools to install vape detectors in response to rising student useA Massachusetts district has joined the growing number of schools opting to install vape detectors into bathrooms. “With vaporizer use becoming more widespread, kids have stopped fiddling with lighters and… Read More