Public Education
Public schoolsâ woes stem from bureaucratic tendencies, not underfunding, analyst arguesIf public schools are suffering from inadequate funding â a common complaint among their advocates â then we should see other nations spending more, a recent commentary argues. However, American… Read More
Public Education
Washington needs to join states passing school âbell-to-bellâ cellphone bans, commentary arguesBy failing to restrict cellphones in classrooms, Washington schools are rerouting a quarter of their funding to social media instead of education, a recent commentary concludes. âWhen you consider that Washington state spends more… Read More
Public Education
Illinois districtâs multimillion-dollar plan to switch transportation providers raises cost, logistics concernsAmid budget cut conversations, Rockford Public Schools (RPS) in Illinois is considering a new transportation provider â which will charge even higher fees than the districtâs current contractor, WIFR … Read More
Public Education
Princeton University criticized for higher enrollment from affluent public schools over othersA select few public schools are âdramatically overrepresentedâ in Princeton Universityâs admissions rates â underscoring the need for a more comprehensive recruitment strategy, argues the student newspaper. âGiven Princetonâs flaunting… Read More
Public Education
Virginia district contemplates four-day school week, anticipates parent disapprovalA district in Virginia has proposed a four-day school week âto save money, alleviate staffing shortages and prioritize mental health,â Gray Mediaâs WDBJ7 reports. Under… Read More