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Nearly 10% of freshmen can’t do middle-school math, university reportsA shocking percentage of California college students don’t grasp middle-school math concepts, one university concluded. The University of California San Diego reported 12% of its incoming freshmen require remedial math courses, with over 8%… Read More
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Jewish school founder seeks to launch faith-based charter in OklahomaOklahoma may soon be the battleground for another debate on whether religious schools should receive public funds. Peter Deutsch, a former U.S. representative and founder of the Ben Gamla Charter… Read More
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UMD student government votes to ban IDF speakers(The Center Square) – The University of Maryland Student Government Association passed a resolution to ban all Israeli Defense Forces soldiers speakers from the university. The measure passed 25-0 with… Read More
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California Dept. of Ed. allegedly collaborated with 19 LGBTQ orgs to embed gender agendas in mandatory training(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The California Department of Education (CDE) collaborated with 19 LGBTQ+ advocacy groups to push transgender directives into mandatory statewide teacher training, despite telling courts those directives… Read More
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Cleveland proposes consolidating, closing schools to address ‘dire financial state’The Cleveland school board will vote next month on a plan to merge 39 schools and close 18 buildings – affecting an estimated 16,000 students, Signal Cleveland… Read More
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Effort to help Wisconsin schools with consolidation picks up momentum(The Center Square) – Chris Lindner knows the possibility of his Loyal School District consolidating with Greenwood in Clark County has plenty of people paying attention. School consolidations in Wisconsin,… Read More
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Swastika incidents in Massachusetts school district trigger ‘response guide’ to fight hate, antisemitismAntisemitism has surfaced in “one of Massachusetts’ most expensive towns to live in” – causing Weston Public Schools to begin creating a response guide for its middle- and high-school students,… Read More
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Ivy league school agrees to hand over admissions data, $30 million to Trump admin(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Cornell University struck a deal with the Trump administration on Friday in order to win back the $1 billion in federal funding stripped from it… Read More
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South Carolina, Illinois report cards show stark divide between funding, proficiencyThe newest state report cards are highlighting the disconnect between education funding and academic achievement. South Carolina and Illinois have just released their 2024-25 state report cards, and despite spending… Read More
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Affluent Texas suburbs closing schools as district says families priced out by housing costsAn upscale Dallas suburb is shuttering three of its elementary schools as families reportedly are getting priced out of its housing market – and the trend is happening in neighboring… Read More
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New Orleans’ only ‘traditional’ public school wrestling with $500,000 deficit, low enrollmentA ballooning budget deficit, coupled with lower-than-projected enrollment, is forcing New Orleans’ sole “traditional” public school to reconsider its operational model. “Despite loud public support last year for the Orleans… Read More
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Colorado school board candidate alleges intimidation in campaign sign theft probeIn a case of potential election interference, a school board candidate in Basalt, Colorado, said her volunteers tracked stolen campaign signs to a public school employee’s… Read More
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Wisconsin school consolidation bills include $2K per student incentive(The Center Square) – Wisconsin school districts will be eligible for $2,000 per student extra in funding for the first year if a series of bills in the state are… Read More
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Middle school told parents to keep quiet about survey asking kids about suicide, gender identity(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A survey aimed at middle school children asks kids about gender identity, climate change anxiety and even suicidal thoughts — and warns parents to “not share… Read More
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Mom protests reported $117,000 charge for records request from Rhode Island district after teacher called Charlie Kirk ‘garbage’A mom is fighting a Rhode Island district’s reported charge of $117,000 for her public records request after a high school teacher described the late Charlie Kirk as a “piece… Read More
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New York university hosts drag queen at youth eventBinghamton University in upstate New York hosted a drag queen as the keynote speaker at an event aimed at “youth,” including middle and high schoolers, as well as adults. The… Read More
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UC system mandates new gender-affirming care training(The Center Square) – The University of California system has rolled out a new harassment prevention mandate requiring all students to complete training that affirms transgender policies — or face… Read More
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Oklahoma county launches safety initiative after ‘extremely concerning’ allegations of schoolchildren abusing other minorsThe Wagoner County District Attorney’s Office in Oklahoma is working to address the rising problem of juvenile violence after recent allegations of students harming other children at an area junior… Read More
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Arkansas teachers’ union lost 36% of dues because of paycheck protection law, analysis showsThe Arkansas teachers’ union is bleeding cash after the state enacted a law to protect educators’ paychecks. The Freedom Foundation, a group advocating for workers’ rights,… Read More
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Poll: Americans strongly support school choice, especially in states with new programsEnthusiasm for school choice continues to spread like wildfire as American parents seek more flexibility. New polling from yes. every kid., an education advocacy group,… Read More