Opinion
Defunding NPR and PBS through rescissions is a good start(The Daily Signal) – President Donald Trump plans to ask Congress to rescind the funds it appropriated for public broadcasting, which is a good start in defunding NPR and PBS. The legislative branch must… Read More
Public Education
Ohio schools brace for cuts amid ‘catastrophic’ budget shortfalls, miscalculationsThe Mt. Health City Schools district near Cincinnati is reducing expenditures to address a $10.7 million shortfall, but administrators are concerned it won’t be enough. “$10.7 million in a district… Read More
Public Education
New York’s student performance wanes even as spending balloons to $89B, the highest nationwideTaxpayers are paying more for lower grades, a recent report argues when highlighting record spending by New York public schools. “Continuing to shovel more and more money every year to… Read More
Government
School choice saves billions in tax dollars, new analysis showsA new analysis shows school choice programs save taxpayers significant money. EdChoice’s Fiscal Research & Education Center (FREC) released a new report analyzing 48 school choice… Read More
Public Education
Survey suggests better teacher rewards don’t guarantee better student performanceWhat’s “best” for teachers may not be best for students, a new survey shows. The annual “Best and Worst States for Teachers” survey is designed to… Read More
Public Education
Despite millions spent, ongoing HVAC failures at Albuquerque public schools hurt students’ learning, families sayStudents in Albuquerque public schools are having trouble studying because of inadequate heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems – “an issue KOAT has raised with the school district for nearly… Read More
Public Education
Massive spending in NYC school districts fails to improve student performanceNew York City taxpayers are paying up to $63,000 per student each year in some school districts – even as many of these children are failing state math and reading… Read More
Government
US funds keep flowing to Ukraine as little Maui struggles to rebuildIt’s a David and Goliath story for the ages: a tiny island struggles to rebuild after devastating fires one year ago, while a European war rages after more than two… Read More
Public Education
Illinois school districts seek sales tax dollars(The Center Square) – Illinoisans already face a high tax burden and now DeKalb County school districts are asking voters to raise sales taxes for schools. Sales taxes would go… Read More
Public Education
Moody’s warns public school finances will deteriorate as experts ring tax revolt alarmsThe world’s premier financial rating service issued a report that warns school districts they will be facing increasing financial problems due to shifting conditions in the “education operating environment.”… Read More
Public Education
Arkansas public schools could soon receive Educational Freedom Account funds(The Center Square) – The Arkansas Legislative Council will consider a rule allowing public schools to receive money from the state’s Educational Freedom Accounts. An ALC subcommittee recommended approval of… Read More
Public Education
Report: Maryland electric school bus program resulted in millions of dollars in ‘wasteful spending’(Daily Caller News Foundation) – An investigation into a Maryland school system’s electric bus initiative found that it resulted in millions of dollars in “wasteful spending” due to issues with… Read More
Public Education
First class but last place: New Mexico student achievement hits bottom despite record spendingPublic-school students in New Mexico still languish behind their national peers in academic performance, despite hefty funding increases and legislative meetings to work on court-ordered reform. Although schools will… Read More
Public Education
Arizona school district misspent $500,000 on travel expenses, agrees to changes(The Center Square) – An Arizona Auditor General report found wasteful spending at a school district on the Tohono O’Odham Nation Reservation south of Tucson. Most notably, the report said… Read More
Public Education
Wisconsin per-pupil spending up over past decade(The Center Square) – Public schools in Wisconsin are spending nearly $1,000 more per-student than a decade ago, despite falling enrollment and flat test scores. The latest spending information from… Read More
Public Education
Minnesota school district postpones financial audit, raising funding and transparency concernsParents and other taxpayers are questioning why an independent audit of a Minnesota school district’s 2023 finances was delayed from July 16 to September. “The public has no way of… Read More
Public Education
Illinois schools to receive taxpayer dollars for special education referrals(The Center Square) – A new law allows Illinois school districts to get reimbursed with taxpayer money for sending their troubled students to both public and private special education programs. Read More
Christian Schools
‘Stiff-armed’: Iowa Christian school’s generous offer for vacant building rejected by Iowa public school in favor of low-ball bid from developerAn Iowa public school board rejected the bid of a Christian school to buy district property, even though the offer came in at over twice the winning bid. The decision… Read More
Public Education
School choice leader Florida to raise teacher pay over 5 years(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Miami on Monday to announce $1.25 billion for teacher salary increases. DeSantis said the funds for teacher… Read More
Public Education
NYC’s proposed billion-dollar budget increase ignores dropping enrollment and taxpayer burdenWith federal pandemic relief funds set to expire, the New York City education establishment is scrambling to fill the gaps with billion-dollar increases to local and state aid. “We inherited… Read More