Public Education
āHe has to be accountableā: Indiana school district refused to arrest teen student who assaulted 74-year-old teacherAn elderly Indiana teacher was viciously beaten by a teenage student, but the victim says officials have done little to discipline the teen. Robert Gooding, a 74-year-old substitute teacher, was… Read More
Legislation
Mississippi only has 10 charter schools. This bill would pave the way for moreThe Mississippi Legislature is considering a bill to ease requirements for opening a charter school. Proposed by Rep. Jansen Owen, R-Poplarville, HB 1683 would make three… Read More
Courts
Disability āadvocatesā oddly suing to stop Montana school choice program helping disabled studentsA disability rights advocacy group is trying to kill Montanaās new school choice program for special needs students before it even gets off the ground. Disability Rights Montana and the… Read More
Legislation
Alabama House passes universal school choice billThe Alabama House passed a universal school choice bill that already has the endorsement of Gov. Kay Ivey. The House voted 69-34 Tuesday in favor of… Read More
Legislation
‘Itās not good for Arkansas kidsā: Education policy expert slams proposal to regulate Arkansas private schoolsSchool choice opponents in Arkansas are attempting to regulate private schools through a constitutional amendment proposal. The measure ā promoted by the state teachersā union, an NAACP chapter, and other… Read More