Schools
Iowa governor proposes equal funding for charter schools(The Heartlander)–Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is proposing legislation to give public charter schools the same state funding as traditional public school districts. Reynolds announced the proposal in a release last week saying current… Read More
Public Education
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
Public Education
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
Public Education
Portland Public Schools faces $50 million budget deficit, anticipates mass layoffsThe Portland school district will soon be laying off hundreds of employees to address its $50 million budget gap. Portland Public Schools (PPS) announced its plan to … Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool families are helping drive the public-school exodus in Colorado, commentary arguesWhile Colorado’s public-school analysts often blame dwindling enrollment on falling birth rates, higher immigration enforcement and a shrinking population, they may need to consider another factor – homeschooling, argues a… Read More
Public Education
Abbott unloads on CAIR, chastises public schools"You cannot invite such dangers through the front doors of our schools" Read More
Opinion
Website sanctioned by California puts children in contact with adults pushing anti-parent, LGBTQ message(The Washington Times) – Trevor Space, a virtual online platform recommended by the Trevor Project, exhibits red flags associated with sexual predation. In October, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 727, which mandates that… Read More
Courts
Court revives lawsuit against Arizona district over parental rights, gender identityPublic schools can be sued if they withhold student gender identity information from their parents, the Arizona Court of Appeals unanimously concluded in a recent ruling. The case involves a lawsuit against… Read More
Public Education
Massachusetts public school staffer describes ‘extreme violent behaviors’ after superintendent downplays classroom incidentsClassroom violence is escalating inside one Massachusetts district while administrators are ignoring or downplaying its scope, a staffer argued at a recent school committee meeting. “In my five-and-a-half years thus far working as an ed assistant in the Taunton Public… Read More
Public Education
Philadelphia schools wrestle with long-term plans for 300+ buildings amid falling enrollmentFollowing a long-term trend, Philadelphia’s public-school enrollment dropped again this year by nearly 800 students – prompting journalists to reemphasize discussions about the district’s more than 300 buildings. “The declining student population will likely… Read More
Public Education
Detroit district promises ‘additional security measures’ after phishing email sent to studentsBeware of emails offering “free money” or prizes – or job opportunities at your local school, a Detroit district is warning the community after students received a recent phishing email. Read More
Homeschools
Nebraska homeschool growth continues as families ‘want more’ from educational systemAfter working 30 years as a public-school teacher and administrator, LeDonna Griffin now runs a homeschool co-op for families in Nebraska – called Leaders to Legends. One of the… Read More
Public Education
Hmong families plan stay-home-from-school day to protest Minnesota district’s waffling on language, culture programMinnesota’s St. Paul Public Schools may face a steep one-day drop in attendance on Monday, as families from the Hmong ethnic group commit to keep their children home in a… Read More
Public Education
Report: Declining enrollment converts schools to apartments(The Center Square) – Amid a steady decline in K-12 enrollment, nearly 2,000 apartments were created from former school buildings across the U.S. in 2024, according to a new report… Read More
Public Education
South Carolina area districts note enrollment slump this year after high population growthYork County’s Rock Hill in South Carolina has enjoyed “some of the highest population growth in the state for decades” – yet this year, it marked enrollment declines across six… 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
Atlanta public school closures spark socialist protestAtlanta’s school board has voted to consolidate 16 schools, amid extravagant objections from a local socialist organization. Atlanta Public Schools (APS) currently faces a $100 million… Read More
Public Education
Freedom advocates push for Ten Commandments in schools(The Center Square) – Legal battles over the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools continue with a new brief filed this week, backed by 46 members of Congress. Read More
Opinion
Op-ed: Public education failed our children and our nation(Broad+Liberty) – If the Russians or the Chinese Communist Party wanted to take over or weaken America without firing a shot, they could focus on our children to slowly undermine… Read More
Public Education
Early count shows decline in Maryland’s public-school enrollment, shocking officials expecting increaseAfter anticipating higher numbers of public-school students “in the next decade,” Maryland is grappling with an estimated decrease this academic year, according to a recent report. “An unofficial count by… Read More