Public Education
Despite press conference, Minneapolis Public Schools provides few details after surprise âaccounting maneuverâOfficials at Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) are facing financial questions regarding a recent âaccounting maneuverâ that yielded $10.8 million in âsurprise revenue,â according to reports. Despite holding a press conference, which… Read More
Public Education
Budget cuts âinevitableâ for Chicago Public Schools, report warnsDespite âroughly a decade of largely holding the line or even boosting school budgetsâ through COVID-19 pandemic assistance, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) must now plan for leaner times, a recent analysis… Read More
Public Education
South Carolina could be first state to ban âgrade-floorâ policies for public-school studentsÂShould public schools give K-12 students a minimum grade regardless of their actual work â or lack thereof? Absolutely not, argues Bryce Fielder,… Read More
Courts
Minneapolis Public Schools worker charged with promoting online prostitutionInvestigators have charged a 47-year-old Minneapolis Public Schools employee with promoting prostitution using online ads, according to CBS Minnesota. âThe criminal complaint accuses (Todd James) Wallace,… Read More
Public Education
Virginia district to implement clear backpack policy in AugustA Virginia district has taken steps to âenhance campus safetyâ by requiring all students to use clear backpacks, starting in the next academic year. âThe policy will apply… Read More