Public Education
Union boss Randi Weingarten fought in-person learning for months, keeps repeating claim she wanted schools to reopenThe president of the American Federation of Teachers is continuing to claim she advocated for schools to reopen during the pandemic, despite evidence to the contrary. “We’ve always advocated for… Read More
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Biden admin wants explicit content to stay in school libraries, house panel’s chairman says(The Daily Signal) – What’s been labeled an epidemic of “book banning” is actually an epidemic of sexually explicit materials getting into American school libraries, witnesses at a House hearing say. Read More
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Anti-school choice lawsuit in Wisconsin targets scholarships for special needs and low-income studentsA group is suing to end four of Wisconsin’s school choice programs, claiming their funding mechanisms are unconstitutional and designed to cripple traditional public schools. The… Read More
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‘Heartbreaking’: Maine parents resent daughters losing to trans cross-country runner(The Daily Signal) – Parents of high school girls in Maine having to compete against a biological male say they fear the end is near for women’s… Read More
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New Jersey Democrats vulnerable to parental rights issues(The Center Square) — New Jersey Democrats are vulnerable to voter concerns about parental control in public schools and it could hurt them in the next election, according to a… Read More
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School-based healthcare centers on path to ‘eliminating parents’ rights’The Biden administration’s ramp-up of school-based health centers (SBHCs) is moving public education further toward government intrusion in the parent-child relationship. That’s according to Michelle Cretella M.D., a general… Read More
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School choice for K-12 students gets bipartisan support in new poll(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Both Democrats and Republicans expressed significant support for public school choice initiatives for K-12 students, according to a new poll released Wednesday. School choice has… Read More
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Miami math teacher shows horror-style remake of ‘Winnie the Pooh’ to 4th gradersFlorida parents were outraged when they discovered their children’s 4th-grade math teacher showed them the horror film Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey despite students’ objections. “I feel completely… Read More
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Op-Ed: ‘Missouri public education requires a reset and return to basics’With Commissioner Margie Vandeven’s resignation announcement Tuesday, we believe it is necessary to call attention to pressing K-12 public education issues. As the co-chairs of the Joint Committee on Education,… Read More
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Report: Ohio chronic absences in schools nearly triples in six years(The Center Square) – Ohio’s percentage and volume number of students chronically absent from school has almost tripled from six years ago. Nearly 34% percent, or 565,651, were considered chronic… Read More
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Florida universities must investigate student protests for criminal ‘antisemitic activities,’ chancellor says(The Daily Signal) – Florida’s chancellor of the State University System is calling on university presidents to investigate whether pro-Palestinian student protests have included criminal “acts of antisemitism.” He said that… Read More
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PragerU announces new partnerships with Montana, New Hampshire to provide textbooks, financial literacy coursesPragerU has announced partnerships with two states, as parents and education leaders are re-envisioning K-12 education. The nonprofit education group that promotes American values largely through online videos has… Read More
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Chicago Public Schools seek taxpayer funds to renovate nearly empty schools(The Center Square) – A report shows that Chicago Public Schools are seeking about $14 billion to renovate their schools. With one-third of the schools less than half full, alternatives… Read More
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Missouri’s top education official Margie Vandeven announces retirementMissouri Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven announced Tuesday she would officially retire on July 1, 2024. “Serving as Commissioner of Education for the great state of Missouri has been… Read More
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Amazon ‘teacher of the year’ under fire after showing pro-terror photos of HamasAn Amazon.com teacher of the year has caused an uproar by sharing a branded image of a Hamas paragliding militant. One such heavily armed group… Read More
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North Carolina pep rally goes viral after students perform sexually provocative dances, raising concerns from parentsParents and community members are shocked after students performed in bondage and drag queen attire at a North Carolina high school pep rally. Oak Grove High School in Davidson… Read More
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University investigating fire set at Jewish student’s dorm(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Drexel University police are investigating a fire that was set on a Jewish student’s dorm room door Tuesday, according to NBC Philadelphia, a local media… Read More
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State’s ‘Star Awards’ reward processes, but cover up declining outcomes(The Sentinel) – The Kansas Department of Education’s Star Awards program is another means of covering up low achievement and helping school districts deceive parents. Gold,… Read More
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Report: Colorado schools could get billions from Prop HH, but funds would lack guardrails(The Center Square) – Colorado’s public schools could receive billions in funding if voters pass Proposition HH in November, but those funds would lack guardrails, according to an analysis by… Read More
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Report: Kentucky chronic absences in schools climb in last six years(The Center Square) – Kentucky’s percentage and volume number of students chronically absent from school grew significantly from six years ago. More than 25% percent, or 164,470, were considered chronic… Read More