Public Education
Michigan school district board working to regain trust after budget shortfalls, lawsuitThe Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) district in Michigan is performing damage control after “a year of bad news” including miscalculated budget shortfalls, a lawsuit and divisive board policies. “Good… Read More
Culture
10 ways to combat the summer slide in your kids’ educationAs summer vacation continues, parents can feel pressure to occupy children with as many activities as possible – the more learning involved, the better! How can families navigate the tension… Read More
Public Education
School bus mechanic warns of ‘economic disaster’ in deploying electric buses nationwideIn the rush to replace diesel school buses with electric ones, the U.S. educational system is financially endangering future generations, says a school bus mechanic in Colorado. “Electric is just… Read More
Opinion
Shocking admission: Biggest educational challenges most Americans agree on may surprise youIn today’s hotly divided partisan climate, we can take comfort in knowing both Democrats and Republicans agree on some educational issues – and at least one suggested solution. A new… Read More
Public Education
Clashing goals of teachers, administrators causing exodus, former educator warnsMany teachers are leaving their profession not because of low salaries or barriers to hiring, but due to increasingly diverging missions between administrators and educators, argues a former public-school teacher. Read More