Public Education
Poverty, fatherlessness contribute to racial achievement gaps – not racism, new report findsFor decades, the learning gaps between African American and white students have been attributed to systemic racism and inequitable funding. But new research has found social issues may play a… Read More
Public Education
‘90/10’ gap between high-achieving and low-achieving students continues widening, study concludesForget the haves and have-nots – in today’s world, the greatest divide may be coming between the learned and the unlearned. “Education leaders have warned of the trend toward increasing educational… Read More
Public Education
More people acknowledging ‘patent failure’ of public schools to educate, educational analyst concludesThe most important issue of our day may not always make global news but lies closer to home than most people think – as close as their area school district, argues one educational analyst. “There’s now… Read More
Public Education
‘A problem no one can seem to solve’: Summing up the public-school math education crisisDespite getting good grades in the 2024-25 academic year, Ebony Coleman’s daughter knew she needed help in math. “When my daughter was in eighth grade, she told me she was probably going to drop… Read More
Public Education
Stunning Texas study: College prep courses may be ‘setting students up for failure’College prep courses may actually hinder students’ preparation for higher education – the opposite of what they promise, a recent study concludes. “While English and math college prep courses have seen a… Read More
Public Education
Families that could left public schools during COVID and didn’t return for these reasonsFamilies that could afford alternatives fled public schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, seeking reliable in-person instruction and greater academic rigor – and many have not returned, even years later, according… Read More
Public Education
Michigan claims 98% of its teachers ‘effective’ despite low reading, math scoresMichiganders may be scratching their heads at a state report claiming nearly 100% of its public school teachers are effective. The state released its teacher ratings for the 2024-25 school year, which ranked a whopping 98% of K-12 teachers as… Read More
Public Education
California’s lack of accountability for public schools leads to ‘world of hurt,’ columnist warnsFor all California’s talk about equity and liberalism, it has condemned nearly 6 million students in its public schools to “a world of hurt” that fails to hold administrators accountable, a recent commentary concluded. “A state… Read More
Public Education
College students fail basic math, English skills thanks to grade inflationAmerican college students can’t solve basic math problems or write grammatical sentences, forcing some students to enroll in college classes that teach elementary-school concepts, according to a… Read More
Public Education
New Hampshire marks nation’s steepest enrollment decline amid fourth-highest spending growth per student, analysis showsDespite boosting its per-pupil spending by 60.5% over two decades, New Hampshire has experienced “the nation’s largest decline in enrollment,” a recent analysis concluded. “New Hampshire’s K-12 public school students… Read More
Public Education
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
Opinion
Op-ed: Valid criticisms on gifted preschool programs fail to recognize homeschooling as ultimate ‘individualized instruction’A recent Hechinger Report commentary skillfully highlighted the challenges of implementing gifted education programs for preschoolers, but it fell short of identifying a proven solution: homeschooling. “In an ideal world,… Read More
Public Education
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
Public Education
‘No Adult Left Behind’: Professor argues public school system creates ‘perverse incentives’ for adults, harming studentsCould the main problem with public schools be that they cater to parents and teachers above the needs of students? That’s the premise of a new… Read More
Christian Schools
Survey: Faith-based higher education results in more positive life outcomesCollege graduates of Catholic institutions report better mental health outcomes, greater career satisfaction and more financial stability than their secular peers. A new survey from the… Read More
Public Education
‘We must accelerate our efforts:’ 5 San Antonio districts race to implement turnaround plans to avoid state takeoversFive San Antonio districts are in danger of state takeovers if they continue to earn “D” or “F” ratings for their performance in teaching students, the Texas Education Agency (TEA)… Read More
Public Education
Could a ‘high school readiness’ metric help parents evaluate K-8 education?Since the COVID-19 pandemic, an increasing number of parents are questioning whether public schools deliver the quality of education they’ve promised. Now, the Fordham Institute, an education reform think tank,… Read More
Public Education
Watch: High school teacher warns America after leaving the professionA former public high school teacher issued a blistering rant, warning Americans about a rising generation that is AI-dependent and incapable of doing basic tasks. “Now that I am… Read More
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
Public Education
Baltimore schools went on ‘hiring spree’ amid academic, student enrollment decline, 6-year analysis showsWhenever businesses start losing customers, they typically cut back on new hires – unless it’s the “business” of public education, a recent news report argues. “More school employees are not… Read More
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