Public Education
School district’s $100,000 rebranding project angers Minnesota parentsRochester Public Schools (RPS) in Minnesota is lavishing over $100,000 on its rebranding campaign – a move causing frustration among community members. “One parent, speaking anonymously, says spending $100,000 on… Read More
Public Education
Pittsburgh Public Schools at half capacity; consolidation vote on hold after backlashThe Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) board has postponed voting on a recent consolidation proposal, which had been criticized over a shortage of details provided to the community. “Without the information… Read More
Government
Iowa bill allowing chaplains in public schools moves to SenateThe Iowa Senate will consider a bill giving public- and charter-school students access to chaplains as part of overall “services” provided to their communities. House File 884… Read More
Homeschools
Military families homeschooled at double the nationwide rate even before COVID-19, survey findsWhile the COVID-19 pandemic caused an explosion in homeschool growth, a significant population group had already discovered the benefits of this alternative educational approach years earlier:… Read More
Public Education
Ohio schools brace for cuts amid ‘catastrophic’ budget shortfalls, miscalculationsThe Mt. Health City Schools district near Cincinnati is reducing expenditures to address a $10.7 million shortfall, but administrators are concerned it won’t be enough. “$10.7 million in a district… Read More