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… 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… Read More
Public Education
Oregon school board apologizes after contentious meeting over $61 million construction contractThe Portland School Board has apologized after a recent meeting left one board member “in tears” over a $61 million construction management contract, OregonLive.com reported. Read More
Public Education
Massachusetts audit chastises district leadership for ‘unconscionable, highly disturbing’ $18M deficitA Massachusetts district has drawn withering criticism from the state Office of the Inspector General (OIG) after its overspending during the 2023 fiscal year created an “unprecedented” $18 million… Read More
Public Education
Chicago Public Schools’ $17.5M settlement in sex abuse case helps ‘pursue justice’ for survivors, lawyers sayA $17.5 million settlement has been reached involving a former Chicago Public Schools (CPS) high school dean convicted of committing sex abuse and assault against a student. Read More