Public Education
Philadelphia schools earmark $1 million in taxpayer funds for student eye exams(The Center Square) – Philadelphia public schools approved a $1 million two-year contract that would provide free vision screenings and follow-up exams for students. The Board of Education approved the… Read More
Public Education
Colorado education board reviewing salary range increases for top paid employees(The Center Square) – The Colorado State Board of Education is seeking approval to increase its salary ranges for its non-classified at-will employees who are among its highest-paid executives. The… Read More
Public Education
Michigan public school spending rises while enrollment drops(The Center Square) – Per student spending in Michigan is up 24.8% over the past 17 years as Michigan has pumped more money into K-12 education while enrollment has been… Read More
Agriculture
Paying food stamp recipients to buy more fruits and vegetables has mixed reviews(The Center Square) – Some economic analysts have mixed reactions to a federal program that would pay people on food stamps if they buy more fruits and vegetables. The U.S. Read More