Public Education
Iowa district backtracks, bans faith-based groups from holding events on school grounds after complaintsAfter a nonprofit filed a complaint against a Christian group holding National Day of Prayer celebrations on school grounds, an Iowa district originally agreeing to the event has decided to… Read More
Public Education
Minnesota schools plead with taxpayers to cover budget shortfalls through levy referendaIn a November ballot referendum, St. Paul Public Schools will ask voters to agree to higher taxes for covering an estimated $37 million budget deficit – not for new programs,… Read More
Homeschools
School safety, drug concerns driving more Colorado families to homeschoolEven after school lockdowns from the COVID-19 pandemic, a substantial number of Colorado parents are choosing to homeschool instead of returning to public education. “The number of Colorado families homeschooling… Read More
Government
New Jersey’s legislative efforts to regulate homeschooling raise concerns over educational freedomsThe New Jersey Legislature is considering two bills by Democrat lawmakers to “heavily regulate homeschooling and restrict parents’ and students’ educational freedom,” warns a Reason news… Read More
Public Education
West Virginia school boards drawing criticism over ‘old, antiquated model’ of decision-makingAn increasing number of school boards in West Virginia “are not fulfilling their [constitutional] responsibility” to provide a free and effective public education, according to a recent news commentary. “Too… Read More