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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 the Minnesota… Read More
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âDonât fall for itâ: Birth rates, not school choice, to blame for public school enrollment declinesPublic school enrollment is forecast to decline in all but nine states over the next five years, with states including California and Hawaii projected to lose more than… Read More
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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 concludes. Read More
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Arizona school resource directed teachers to condemn Moms for Liberty, Turning Point USA in class(The Daily Signal) â A curriculum audit for an Arizona school district last year identified a resource that urged teachers to direct students to the Southern Poverty Law Centerâs… Read More
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South Carolina launches coalition for universal school choiceA group of faith, family and education organizations is banding together to promote universal school choice in South Carolina. The 13-member South Carolina Universal School Choice Coalition launched… Read More
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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, director of… Read More
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WATCH: Report: Washington high schools rank near bottom in personal finance literacy(The Center Square) – A new report finds Washington state ranks near the bottom in the nation when it comes to financial literacy education for high school students. WalletHub… Read More
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Feds investigate LA schools for sexual misconduct allegations(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Education has opened a Title IX investigation into the Los Angeles Unified School District over sexual misconduct allegations. The department contends the… Read More
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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 to all… Read More
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Poll:Â Teachers pessimistic about education, optimistic about their futures and mixed on AITeachers say education isnât going in the right direction but are hopeful about their futures, a new survey finds. Released in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, EdChoiceâs survey of 1,030… Read More
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Oregon teachersâ union pushes anti-ICE policies, implies some teachers are illegal immigrants ÂAn Oregon teachersâ union has negotiated anti-ICE language into its contract, tacitly admitting that some educators may be illegal immigrants. The Woodburn Education Association (WEA) has reached a tentative agreement… Read More
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Loudoun County school district under fire for hiring 19-year-old teacher who allegedly plotted school âmurder spreeâVirginiaâs third-largest school district, Loudoun County Public Schools, is under fire after a 19-year-old substitute teacher was arrested for allegedly plotting a âmurder spreeâ at a high school. Police arrested Hadyn… Read More
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Cleveland district comes under fire for âpoor financial managementâ leading to layoffsThe Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is doing damage control after many of its own teachers and staffers berated its decision to lay off more than 300 employees. “I am asking (Cleveland Schools CEO)… Read More
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Despite tax revolt, Lower Merion keeps administrator pay high(The Center Square) â Despite a $27 million settlement with taxpayers in 2022, Lower Merion School District continues to pay top-tier salaries to administrators. Assistant high school principals in the… Read More
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Pittsburgh parents recount remote learning challenges as schools add more virtual learning daysTechnological issues, lack of communication and logistical challenges are frustrating parents in Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) as the district increases its number of virtual learning days. âThis year alone, PPS has used… Read More
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Tennessee school board rejects charter proposals despite parent supportA Tennessee school district denied four charter school applications despite strong support from parents and community members. The Metro Nashville Public Schools board heard public comment on the four… Read More
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Hereâs how law schools are training the next generation of immigration activists(Daily Caller News Foundation) â Some of the top law schools in the country are purposely training students to defend illegal immigrants as part of their coursework. Clinics and workshops hosted… Read More
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Houston ISD to launch AI ‘Future 2’ schools in 2026-2027 school year(The Center Square) â Texas’ largest school district, currently under a state takeover, is launching nine artificial intelligence focused schools. Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles launched a Future 2 Artificial… Read More
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School choice reportedly caused graduation rates, college acceptance to skyrocket in Louisianaâs high crime areas(Daily Caller News Foundation) â Louisianaâs school choice program is improving education outcomes for students disadvantaged by crime, economic disparities, and parents who did not complete their own education, a… Read More
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Portland Public Schools raises projected deficit to $56 million, recommends more layoffsContinuing a long train of financial woes, Portland Public Schools (PPS) has announced a budget shortfall of $56.3 million â higher than previously projected â for the next academic year. âWe face a hard reality,â Superintendent… Read More