Public Education
California district wrestles with facilities challenges amid ‘massive operating deficit’California’s Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) is facing twin troubles of a major budget shortfall while preparing a widespread revamp of its 70-plus buildings, according to a recent report. “Even as the… Read More
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Blue city’s teachers go AWOL, leave kids with empty schools to demand better pay(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Striking San Francisco public school teachers left schools closed and classrooms empty Monday as they demand a deal for higher pay, fully funded healthcare and… Read More
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Schools teaching kids to hate ICE before teaching them to spell ICE(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Photos from Ann Arbor, Michigan suggest some elementary schools prioritize teaching young kids radical left views over basic spelling and grammar. Michigan state Rep. Matt… Read More
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University hit with new complaint after dean confirms hidden DEI curriculum(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Arizona State University (ASU) is facing a second federal complaint after another faculty member admitted the school is secretly continuing its diversity, equity and inclusion… Read More
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Exclusive: NJ college denies Christian club funding solely due to religious status, demand letter alleges, in First Amendment disputeA college in New Jersey is denying a Christian club student funding solely because of its religious status, while the Christian members are forced to fund other campus groups, a new demand… Read More
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Infamous school board trains staff to fight ‘terrorist’ parents angry about trans bathroom policy(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Loudoun County School Board in January hosted a training to teach staff and board members how to fight off “terrorist” parents, according to eyewitnesses. The… Read More
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North Carolina district racks up deficit over free meal programSo-called free school meals are only free if they’ve received previous funding – which can fail to cover costs if expenses rise, a North Carolina district announced at a school board meeting last week. Read More
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Arkansas posts steepest enrollment decline in 10+ years as parents look for tailored solutionsArkansas parents Zac and Christina George had thought public school a great fit for their daughter until she entered first grade. “Her kindergarten teacher was great and we loved the… Read More
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Ohio schools failing to prepare graduates for workforce, economists concludePublic-school graduates in Ohio have limited job options because their education hasn’t fully prepared them for the workforce, a new survey of economists finds. The survey,… Read More
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Penn State College Republicans call for action after poster threatens ICE agentsCollege Republicans at Penn State University are calling for university action after a poster found on campus called for the deaths of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The poster, which… Read More
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Poll: Federal school choice supported in TN by 7 in 10(The Center Square) – Federal school choice, as outlined in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, is supported by 7 in 10 Tennesseans, says a new poll released Monday. The… Read More
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Swing state lays groundwork to stop Democrats from abolishing school choice program(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Georgia Republican Lt. Governor Burt Jones unveiled legislation on Monday that would prevent future Democrat administrations in the state from revoking Georgia’s participation in the… Read More
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Watch: New York preschool leads children in anti-ICE protestA New York City preschool is facing backlash after posting a video showing administrators leading young students in a protest against federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “We decided in solidarity… Read More
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Indianapolis posts largest school enrollment slump since COVID-19 pandemicContinuing a national trend, Indianapolis Public Schools is working to adjust operations as it records its largest enrollment decline since the 2019-20 COVID-19 pandemic year. Read More
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TPUSA joins conservative educators org to ‘restore American education’Two conservative organizations are uniting teachers and students who defend America’s founding values through a new collaboration: Teacher Freedom Alliance (TFA) and Turning Point USA’s Club America. “This partnership ensures that students everywhere have the… Read More
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New Texas school choice program application begins Feb. 4(The Center Square) – During National School Choice Week, Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock is encouraging families to visit EducationFreedom.Texas.Gov to get ready for the launch of Texas Education Freedom Accounts… Read More
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Kansas high school accused of promoting anti-ICE student walkoutStudents at Free State High School in Lawrence, Kansas, participated in walkout Tuesday to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), prompting concerns from parents about political activism inside public… Read More
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US teens spending 1+ hours on smartphones during school day, study concludesA recent report finds the average U.S. teen is using at least one hour of the school day on their cellphones – and it’s not for educational purposes. “[U.S.] adolescents, on average, spent more… Read More
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Missouri elementary teacher’s vulgar anti-ICE posts, apparent chant for Trump assassination, call job into questionA third-grade teacher in Missouri’s St. Joseph Public School District has posted profane anti-ICE remarks on social media, saying “F**k ICE” and referring to “Nazi scum.” Perhaps even more troublingly,… Read More
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Wisconsin school choice options continue to grow(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s school choice program is growing as Department of Public Instruction began open enrollment for the state’s choice programs. “There are 417 private schools and school… Read More