Public Education
Arizona school choice program’s error rate is reportedly 1%(The Center Square) – Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne told The Center Square that the Empowerment Scholarship Accountâs error rate is lower than that of other Arizona government… Read More
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Wealthy Massachusetts school district to have gender-neutral bathrooms in new schoolÂOfficials in a well-to-do Massachusetts school district plan to include large numbers of gender-neutral bathrooms in a new high school expected to cost taxpayers nearly $1 billion. An LGBTQIA+… Read More
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Washington teacher accused of sexual relationship with 14-year-old studentÂA 62-year-old Washington teacher is being held on $750,000 bond after authorities charged him with having an affair with a 14-year-old student. The King County Prosecuting Attorneyâs Office… Read More
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Boston schools celebrate higher graduation rates amid change in requirementsÂBoston Public Schools is touting its highest-ever four-year graduation rate at 81.3% in 2025, even as the class was not required to meet a previous statewide testing standard to graduate. Read More
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Ohio State president resigns over âinappropriateâ relationship after two years in roleÂOhio State University President Walter âTedâ Carter Jr. announced his resignation Monday, citing an âinappropriateâ relationship with a woman seeking public resources for her business, according to multiple reports. Read More
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University officials attack âthe whitesâ while illegally continuing DEI, complaints allege(Daily Caller News Foundation) â Three Ohio universities have been hit with complaints after administrators were filmed boasting that illegal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) discrimination continues at their schools,… Read More
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Think tank calls on Ohio to improve transportation for school choice studentsÂAn education think tank is urging Ohio lawmakers to strengthen transportation rules for students attending charter and private schools through the stateâs expanding school choice programs. Read More
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EXCLUSIVE: Teacher Freedom Alliance tops 10,000 members, signaling demand for teacher union alternativeÂMore than 10,000 educators have joined the Teacher Freedom Alliance, a new national organization positioning itself as an alternative to traditional teachersâ unions. In the… Read More
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Alabama school choice critics warn of public-school loss despite mammoth education budgetLocal school officials in north Alabama are fighting expanded school choice, arguing it could cost their districts millions. But school choice supporters say the claim ignores the stateâs record education… Read More
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Applications up 25% as New York Mayor Mamdani already driving parents to choose private schoolÂParents in New York City are increasingly turning to private education after Mayor Zohran Mamdani backed plans to eliminate the cityâs gifted program for kindergarten students in public schools. Read More
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Study: Private school choice helps public school outcomesA new study finds programs allowing families to choose private schools may also improve academic performance in nearby public schools. Patrick Graff, a senior fellow… Read More
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Half of Colorado teachers injured by students; union blames lack of funding  ÂHalf of Coloradoâs teachers have been attacked by a student, but the state union still refuses to advocate for stronger discipline. In its 2025-26 State of Education report, the Colorado Education Association… Read More
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California kids served x-rated images from supposedly safe AI tool(Daily Caller News Foundation) â California school districts are employing AI in classrooms to ready students for tomorrow, but early experiments have already triggered controversy. In December 2025, a fourth-grade… Read More
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âA problem no one can seem to solveâ: Summing up the public-school math education crisisDespite getting good grades in the 2024-25 academic year, Ebony Colemanâs daughter knew she needed help in math. âWhen my daughter was in eighth grade, she told me she was probably going to drop… Read More
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Portland schools report âmid-year operating gapâ on top of $50 million deficit for next yearIn yet another financial blow to Oregonâs largest district, Portland Public Schools has admitted a âmid-year operating gapâ in addition to its $50 million budget shortfall for next year. Read More
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Baltimoreâs schools battle 20% dropout rate, more than twice the state averageÂMore than 20% of Baltimore students are leaving high school before graduating, a new report discovered. âThe Maryland State Department of Education says Baltimore City Public Schools has a 20.8% dropout rate,… Read More
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Jewish families sue California over violent antisemitism in public schoolsJewish families are suing the state of California, accusing it of ignoring or even encouraging countless instances of antisemitic violence in its public schools. A coalition of Jewish parents… Read More
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Nebraska district reacts to paraprofessionalâs arrest after new evidence surfaces regarding 2022 child sex assault reportÂNorfolk Public Schools in Nebraska is reaffirming its commitment to âa safe and secure environmentâ for both students and staff after the Feb. 25 arrest of one of its paraprofessionals… Read More
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Public school test scores continue to decline since pandemic(The Center Square) â Academic achievement in U.S. public schools continues to fall behind pre-pandemic levels, with national test data showing a persistent decline in math and reading scores years… Read More
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California male ranked national No. 1 in high school girls trackÂA male California high school athlete who identifies as female has begun the 2026 outdoor season ranked No. 1 in the nation in the girlsâ triple jump. AB Hernandez,… Read More