Public Education
Watch: ‘Schools serve adults, not students,’ says school board member, critical of districtIn Baltimore County, Maryland, school spending is up, the number of teachers is down and the graduation rate is falling, leading one school board member to criticize the district. “The majority of… 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
Study: K-12 public spending nears $1 trillion in USDespite a decline in enrollment, California is among eight states that spend the most per student Read More
Culture
It turns out Americans intend to spend as normal for the holidays, despite media fearmongering about tariffs(Daily Caller News Foundation) – U.S. consumers are still planning to spend a solid amount on gifts this holiday season despite previously gloomy predictions, according to a Gallup poll released… Read More
Public Education
Financial uncertainties propel Michigan districts to ponder ending free meals continued after COVIDMichigan school districts are considering whether they can afford to continue free lunches and breakfasts to all students, given uncertain state funding and other financial challenges. “For two years, students… Read More
Government
Senate GOP slashes spending in ‘big, beautiful’ bill as fiscal hawks push for more cuts(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Senate Republicans are nearing a vote to slash more than $1.6 trillion in government spending over a decade within President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful” bill… Read More
Public Education
New York education funding exceeds $33,000 per pupil, highest in nationNew York State is lavishing record amounts of taxpayer dollars on its K-12 public education system – with little to show for it. The Empire Center for Public Policy, a… Read More
Public Education
More than 1 of every 3 NYC students skip classes despite increased funding, study concludesTaxpayers in the Big Apple are paying more than $36,000 per student – even though more than a third of those students don’t even attend classes, a recent report warns. 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
Public Education
Phoenix school district’s financial woes trigger federal funding, state investigation(The Center Square) – A Phoenix-area school district’s fate is at the mercy of numerous governmental bodies as it faces a roughly $20 million budget shortfall, as Arizona leaders try… Read More
Government
Kentucky’s school funding woes escalate with estimated $40M ‘shortfall’ for 2024-25Kentucky has projected a $40 million “funding shortfall” for its public schools in the 2024-25 academic year, according to its Department of Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher. “KDE is currently tracking… Read More
Government
Trump’s Treasury pick Scott Bessent says ‘spending is out of control’(The Center Square) – President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Treasury Department said federal spending is “out of control.” Scott Bessent, an investor and hedge fund manager, testified Thursday before… Read More
Opinion
Can government solve our problems – or is it the problem?Ronald Reagan asked a question years ago that is still relevant today: Is government the solution or is it the problem? Reagan, our 40th President, actually said it more emphatically:… Read More
Government
Empty federal offices waste billions, says US Rep(Daily Callers News Foundation) – Republican Rep. Beth Van Duyne of Texas said empty federal office buildings wasted “billions of dollars” Thursday during an appearance on Fox News, adding that… Read More
Government
DOGE Caucus meets with Musk and Ramaswamy on Capitol Hill in first move to shrink governmentThe mostly Republican caucus aimed at reducing the size of the federal government met with President-elect Donald Trump’s designated government efficiency czars, Elon Musk and Vivek… Read More
Government
Biden-Harris health department spent tens of millions annually on DEI(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) spends tens of millions of dollars annually on diversity-related expenses, according to a new report from the… Read More
Kansas City
‘Take Back JoCo’ grassroots movement implores Nov. 5 voters to rein in Johnson County spending, imperiousnessFrustrated by what they say are big-spending, out-of-touch Johnson County, Kansas, leaders, and unable to rely on local news media to hold them accountable, an ad hoc group of citizens… Read More
Government
NASA spent millions on ‘environmental justice’ and ‘equity’ grants despite budget woes(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has shelled out millions in awards to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as “environmental justice,” despite recently laying… Read More
Opinion
Kansas districts approved pay hikes for school administrators amid tragically low outcomes(The Sentinel) – The 2024 school year was déjà vu all over again – nice pay increases for administrators and low proficiency levels. Reading and math… Read More
Opinion
Kansas school district ignores financial realities while blaming legislators for lack of support(The Sentinel) – School board members of Shawnee Mission, Kansas, are pondering whether it is equitable to allow community-funded employees since most of the money comes from parents in wealthier… Read More