Public Education
CPS, City of Chicago sparring over ‘dangerous levels of indebtedness,’ editorial warnsA left-leaning newspaper has taken Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to task for refusing to pay for recent pension plans or salary increases – a sum totaling more than $300 million. Read More
Homeschools
Growth in homeschooling ‘twice exceptional’ children showcases limitations of public educationMore parents are choosing to homeschool than ever before – especially those with “twice-exceptional” children, argues an educational researcher who specializes in giftedness. “It may be particularly frustrating for parents… Read More
Public Education
Colorado districts announce March 20 closures forced by teachers’ union Capitol protestAt least two Colorado school districts plan to close on Thursday in light of a scheduled teachers’ union protest at the state’s Capitol. “On March 20th, educators, students, families, and… Read More
Homeschools
Challenges in public schools driving more Texas parents to consider homeschoolingOngoing safety concerns at her son’s elementary school in Texas have caused Sarah Jackson to switch to homeschool. “My son is 5 years old and I am definitely going to… Read More
Government
Missouri mulls legislation allowing homeschool students to join public-school extracurricular activitiesMissouri homeschoolers may soon be able to participate in any extracurricular activities hosted by school districts, according to a new bill under review by the state House. Sen. Ben Brown,… Read More