Government
Kentucky’s school funding woes escalate with estimated $40M ‘shortfall’ for 2024-25Kentucky has projected a $40 million “funding shortfall” for its public schools in the 2024-25 academic year, according to its Department of Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher. “KDE is currently tracking… Read More
Opinion
Op-ed: At least one liberal commentator sees benefits to abolishing U.S. Department of EducationAmid outcries from the left about President Trump’s intent to dissolve the U.S. Department of Education, at least one courageous analyst is pointing out the positives – from increased local… Read More
Courts
‘Blatant civil rights violation’: Watchdog group calls for inquiry into Minnesota Supreme Court’s decision regarding teachers of colorA conservative watchdog group is requesting a federal investigation after the Minnesota Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit against Minneapolis Public Schools, which accused the district of racial discrimination against teachers. Read More
Public Education
St. Louis school board member resigns after audit revealing former superintendent’s misuse of public fundsIn the latest upheaval for the troubled St. Louis Public Schools, Sadie Weiss blamed a “less than sufficient response and no support” concerning finances when resigning from the school board. Read More
Public Education
Indiana bill would solve enrollment free fall by closing 5 districts and converting to charter schoolsTo combat declining enrollment in public education, an Indiana lawmaker is suggesting “unprecedented action” – dissolve underperforming districts and convert existing schools into charters. “A state bill introduced earlier this… Read More