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Ohio school district wrestles with looming budget shortfall, higher costs despite ‘better financial standing’Despite enjoying “better financial standing” than its Cleveland counterpart, Akron Public Schools (APS) in northeastern Ohio is still facing an estimated $10 million shortfall this academic year. “If nothing changes,… Read More
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Missouri school district grapples with $22 million loss over two years after budget errorsA Missouri school district could face state regulatory action according to new budget documents released by the board prior to an emergency meeting on Monday night to craft a solution… Read More
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Seattle Public Schools admits negligence in student assault case, delaying civil jury trialShortly before a student assault court case involving Seattle Public Schools was scheduled to start Oct. 8, the district admitted negligence “for failing to remove a teacher,” KING 5… Read More
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House Education Committee accuses union of exploiting teachers through retirement schemeA Congressional committee is investigating the retirement system of the nation’s largest teachers’ union, which is allegedly exploiting member benefits for financial gain. The U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee,… Read More
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Another lawsuit expected over school districts hiring illegal alien superintendent(The Center Square) – At least one more lawsuit is expected to be filed by another school district that claims it did not know it hired an illegal foreign national… Read More
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Houston closes school for immigrant children after enrollment plummetsA school that served immigrant children exclusively is closing in Houston, with officials blaming enrollment drops on a federal crackdown on illegal immigrants. Enrollment at Las Americas Newcomer School… Read More
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‘Mower-flipping’ allegations in Ohio district showcase systemic ‘debilitating’ school fraud, mismanagementSelling public-school lawn mowers as trade-ins, then personally buying them back and reselling on Facebook Marketplace for more than double their trade-in value? These allegations are dogging Akron Public Schools… Read More
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Des Moines school district latest to be investigated by DOJ for DEI policies(The Center Square) – The Des Moines Public School System is the latest to be investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice for alleged discriminatory hiring practices. The investigation… Read More
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Oklahoma middle school cancels classes after Snapchat threat, 2 weeks after shooting incident near area high schoolA threat made on Snapchat shuttered an Oklahoma middle school this week and triggered a local police investigation, which also used social media to alert the community and track progress… Read More
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Boston school apologizes after honoring communist dictators, revolutionaries during Hispanic Heritage MonthA Boston elementary school included communist and authoritarian leaders on a display for Hispanic Heritage Month, prompting backlash from parents and community members. Perry K-6 School Principal Brendan McGrath apologized… Read More
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Texas district to try training program to address growing number of grads unprepared for college or careerPublic-school students in Texas are demonstrating a significant gap between workforce “readiness” and subsequent “achievement.” “About 76 percent of Texas public school students graduate high school prepared to enter college… Read More
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Student ousted from Zoom for sharing faith, invited back(The Center Square) – A high school student, previously muted and removed from a Zoom session for expressing his faith, has been invited back to share his beliefs. Zion Ramos,… Read More
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Gov. Newsom forcing universities to side with him or Trump; schools could lose funds either way(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an ultimatum on Thursday to universities in the state, warning them that entering an agreement with the Trump administration will… Read More
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Illegal migrant superintendent with criminal record also faked doctorate – and Des Moines knew before hiring(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The illegal immigrant with a criminal record serving as a school superintendent who was recently nabbed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) also lied about… Read More
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Oregon teachers bust NEA-affiliated union, form new group to ‘put students and our community first’Oregon teachers have overthrown their costly and bureaucratic union in favor of an independently run, student-centered alternative. The Powers Education Association (PEA) – an affiliate of the National Education Association… Read More
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Michigan public schools complain of ‘whiplash’ as lawmakers dither over free breakfast, lunch programsThe inability of Michigan lawmakers to finalize funding for free school meals is causing many state districts to make last-minute decisions – often contradicting previous ones – over whether to… Read More
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Falling student enrollment triggers closure conversations, highlights strains on half-empty buildingsU.S. public schools are beginning to tackle the problem of severe under-enrollment – a decision delayed by years of federal COVID-19 pandemic relief funding. “Public school enrollment is projected to… Read More
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Wisconsin manipulating school data, deceiving parents, policy expert saysWisconsin’s education department is skewing test scores to deceive parents, a public policy expert argues. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is distorting its own data to make its public education… Read More
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Infamous climate scientist resigns Penn role after Charlie Kirk ‘Hitler’ posts(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Climate scientist Michael Mann has resigned from the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) after fallout from controversial comments he posted following the assassination of Turning Point USA… Read More
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Teacher training seen as missing link in school choice expansion, expert says, with serious reforms neededWhile school choice has expanded rapidly, a significant roadblock remains: Who will teach the students moving to private schools, microschools and homeschool co-ops? In a recent op-ed, Daniel Buck argues that… Read More