Public Education
Tom Horne wins, Kathy Hoffman concedes in Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction race(The Center Square) – Incumbent Democrat Kathy Hoffman conceded in the race for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction on Thursday morning. Hoffman trailed Republican Tom Horne by 8,718… Read More
Public Education
Judge rules in free speech case that school board can’t bar father from school over his criticism of booksAn Oklahoma judge has ruled that a father who challenged his child's school board over pornographic material in the library cannot be barred from the school for his speech. The… Read More
Public Education
Kansas school nurse married to district official made $126,000 last year(The Sentinel) – A school nurse in USD 261 Haysville was the fifth-highest-paid employee in the district last year, paid over $126,000. That is more than 50% above the… Read More
Public Education
School board contemplates filing defamation lawsuit against trustee candidate on election nightA Nevada school board considered legal action against a board candidate on election night in response to his criticism of district officials. Brian Gale was running to be a trustee… Read More
Public Education
Kansas parent addresses school board with content, curriculum concerns(The Sentinel) – Kirsten Workman, who withdrew her daughter from high school English class over her concerns its content focused more on Critical Race Theory, gender issues, and political… Read More
Public Education
Florida recognizes schools that provide support for military family children(The Center Square) – Florida continues to honor military families through a range of state and local resources , in addition to schools that are providing extra… Read More
Public Education
Tennessee’s Department of Education looking for $350M budget increase(The Center Square) – A year after receiving $1 billion in additional funding for K-12 education, Tennessee's Department of Education is asking for a $353.3 million increase… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Parents sue district, football coach for negligence following alleged battery at New Mexico high schoolA New Mexico high school football coach charged with battery of a female student is now being sued by her parents, who also blame the district for hiring and retaining… Read More
Public Education
Parental rights candidate wins Loudoun School Board race, signals changes on board(The Center Square) – A parental rights candidate who narrowly secured a spot on the Loudoun County School Board could influence how the school system handles transgender issues and parental… Read More
Public Education
‘Keep your dirty books in the closet’: school removes multiple books following community complaints(Daily Caller) – A Michigan school district is permanently removing some challenged books after pushback from the Muslim community, according to the Detroit News. The Dearborn School Board announced Monday… Read More
Public Education
Parents’ rights win big in north New Jersey school board racesVoters in North New Jersey elected slates of parents’ rights advocates to two area school boards, according to a report by North Jersey . Voters in Wyckoff, New Jersey,… Read More
Public Education
North Carolina education board will consider new teacher pay and licensure plan(The Center Square) – The North Carolina State Board of Education will consider a new plan to revamp teacher licensure and pay next month after its Professional Educator Preparation and… Read More
Public Education
New Jersey teachers’ union promotes drag queen story hour at annual convention(Daily Caller) – A New Jersey teachers union hosted a drag queen story hour as a part of its annual convention, according to the convention program. The New Jersey chapter… Read More
Public Education
Conservatives sweep Kansas State Board of Education racesKansans voted overwhelmingly last Tuesday for parental rights and curriculum accountability in schools, in helping conservatives win all five of the open Kansas State Board of Education seats. This year,… Read More
Public Education
High school teacher in North Carolina facing 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor for alleged distribution of child pornographyA high school teacher in North Carolina was suspended and is facing 10 felony counts after he willfully received and distributed child pornography, according to his arrest warrant. Eric Kyle… Read More
Public Education
Michigan Dems want to repeal third grade reading law, reform or repeal standardized testing(The Center Square) – Democrats seized a political trifecta in Lansing for the first time in 40 years, and now two legislators are suggesting changing the state's education policies. Sen. Read More
Government, Public Education
Arizona charter school students outperform traditional public schools(The Center Square) – Arizona's charter schools, if separated from their public school counterparts, have eighth graders that perform at higher levels than nearly any other state. The National Assessment… Read More
Public Education
Parental rights advocates sweep two neighboring Indiana school board racesCandidates who support parental rights and oppose Critical Race Theory won big in neighboring Indiana school board races, according to a report by Indianapolis PBS affiliate WFYI. Winning candidates… Read More
Courts, Public Education
‘It’s difficult to teach yourself’: Class action lawsuit says Connecticut school has failed to hireHigh school students in one Connecticut classroom have allegedly been forced to go weeks without a math teacher, leading to a lawsuit against the school. The Zandri family filed suit… Read More
Public Education
Oklahoma’s education system ‘won’t go woke,’ says state superintendent-electOklahoma’s new superintendent of public schools says his win signals a rejection of the Biden agenda, more control for parents and more transparency. “We believe that we’ve got to reject… Read More