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Public Education
Thirty months later, Arizona lawmakers want answers about a Yuma district’s spending

(The Center Square) – A follow-up report to a Yuma-area school district performance audit has raised almost as much outrage as the development that first sparked the probe nearly three… Read More

April 18, 2023
Government
North Dakota lawmakers approve school choice bill

The North Dakota House passed a bill Thursday that will aid parents in funding a private school education. The vote was 51-41. The measure already passed the state Senate, 27-19,… Read More

April 14, 2023
Public Education
Texas announces state takeover of Houston Independent School District

(The Center Square) – The state of Texas intends to take control of the Houston Independent School District, citing poor academic accountability, violations of the law and the expiration of… Read More

March 16, 2023
Public Education
Gov. Hobbs vetoes Arizona CRT ban

(The Center Square) – Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that would have banned critical race theory instruction in public schools. The legislation would have fined schools up to $5,000… Read More

March 10, 2023
Public Education
Philadelphia schools rely on $1.8 billion in federal pandemic to stay out of red ink

(The Center Square) – The Philadelphia public school district is relying on $1.8 billion in federal COVID-19 funding to stay out of a deficit. The district's audited budget said the… Read More

May 31, 2022