Public Education
Transparency index aims to keep Idaho public schools accountable to citizens, educational stakeholdersA think tank has published “the nation’s first Public School Transparency Index” – a crucial step in helping Idaho taxpayers and lawmakers navigate core educational data, the nonprofit argues. “Transparency… Read More
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Kansas #15 for per-student spending, #40 in NAEP outcomes(The Sentinel) – A new analysis by Kansas Policy Institute shows that the Sunflower State ranks #15 for cost-of-living-adjusted spending per student, but #40 in student… Read More
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Over 250 CEOs ask states to mandate AI classes for high school graduatesMore than 250 CEOs signed a letter last week encouraging states to require artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science courses in school curricula and graduation requirements. Read More
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Teachers more optimistic under Trump administration, survey revealsEducators nationwide are more optimistic about the state of education since President Trump was reelected, a new survey shows. The poll, conducted by EdChoice and Morning… Read More
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Students reportedly uncover Chinese espionage at top California university(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Students at Stanford University have allegedly uncovered a pattern of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) attempting to gain sensitive information about American research. CCP agents… Read More
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Texas lawmaker counters teachers’ union on education funding levels(The Center Square) – State Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, who authored the Texas Senate’s education package, including Texas’ first school choice bill, is countering a claim made by Texas AFT… Read More
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Connecticut schools tightening YouTube policies after issues with elementary studentsAs more Connecticut public-school teachers use video-based educational resources and instruction, districts are struggling to balance technological considerations with student safety. “Policies vary from district to district,” CTInsider.com… Read More
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Title IX fight escalates as WA districts push back on gender identity policies(The Center Square) – As public school officials file civil rights complaints against the state over its gender identity policies, some districts are mobilizing after the U.S. government announced a… Read More
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New York faces Title VI probe over demand that school changes mascot(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Education opened a Title VI investigation into the New York Education Department over its threat to withhold funding from a school if… Read More
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Layoffs likely as Chicago Public Schools wrestles with $529M budget shortfallAfter years of enjoying billions in COVID-19 pandemic aid, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is coming to grips with the idea of downsizing, a left-leaning news organization admits. “The challenge ahead… Read More
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‘I am sorry’: Harvard promises to address antisemitism after rejecting Trump admin’s demands(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Harvard University President Alan Garber on Tuesday promised to address antisemitism after internal investigations revealed a hostile campus climate. Garber said… Read More
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North Dakota to ban cell phones during on-site school dayNorth Dakota has joined the growing list of states keeping cell phones away from students during school hours. “This is a game changer for our public schools, giving students the… Read More
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Maryland student denied graduation over refusal to take LGBTQ-affirming ‘health’ courseA Maryland Christian student has been told she can’t graduate from a public high school because of her refusal on religious grounds to complete a required LGBTQ-affirming health course. The… Read More
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Texas releases school accountability data suppressed during 2-year legal battleIn a win for school accountability, Texas finally published its 2022-23 school district grades after the injunction preventing their release was lifted. The injunction was lifted April 3, nearly… Read More
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Buffalo Public Schools responds to police detective’s charges of failures in reporting abuse, sexual assaultThe Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) Board of Education has launched an external investigation after a police detective accused the district of covering up incidents of abuse and sexual assault. “The… Read More
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Trump rejects Obama-era race-based school discipline policies(The Daily Signal) – The second Donald Trump administration continues to ferret out racial favoritism in education and the federal workforce, and there is plenty to be found. The administration is… Read More
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Indiana middle school hosted ‘racially exclusive party’ for students, new complaint alleges(Daily Caller News Foundation) – An Indiana middle school is facing a civil rights complaint over a “racially exclusive party” one teacher hosted for select students in her class. A… Read More
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Education Department issues ultimatum to university over ‘extremist political project’(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Department of Education (ED) on Monday issued an ultimatum to the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) calling on the school to reverse its policy allowing… Read More
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Texas mom arrested after alcoholic Jell-O shots brought to 5th-grade daughter’s Christmas partyA Texas mother has been arrested after she reportedly brought alcohol-infused Jell-O shots to her 5th-grade daughter’s Christmas party. Police charged Teresa Isabel Bernal, 33, with felony injury to a… Read More
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New study again confirms that school choice improves outcomes(The Sentinel) – A new study shows the Ohio school choice program is producing better outcomes for students, the Wall Street Journal reports. According to the… Read More