Search results for “pandemic policies”
Public Education
Unions compel empty schools to remain open amid declining enrollment, financial troubles

Teachers’ unions are forcing empty schools to remain open after pushing to keep them closed during the pandemic. Classrooms in many schools are empty or partially-filled,… Read More

November 30, 2023
Government
These states are gearing up for school choice in 2024

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – School choice is going to be a hot-button issue next year as several states are set to propose legislation expanding education options, while others are… Read More

November 27, 2023
Culture
Poll: Voters think schools should inform parents about gender changes

(The Center Square) – Voters support school policies that require educators to tell parents about changes to their student’s pronouns, a nationwide poll found. The findings come as parental notification… Read More

November 27, 2023
Culture
Moms for Liberty a lean machine amid revenue climb, modest salaries

(The Daily Signal) – The parental rights group Moms for Liberty’s revenue has grown by more than 500% in its second year, according to the Form 990 it filed with the… Read More

November 17, 2023
Opinion
Op-ed: Education reform is answer to boost workforce, economy in New Mexico

New Mexico’s Legislative Finance Committee has produced a new report looking at the issue of the state’s low workforce participation rate. Here is one of many… Read More

November 16, 2023
Public Education
Iowa leads way on education freedom

(The Daily Signal) – In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, families bear the twin burdens of inflation and indoctrination. Parents continue to witness their children being taught divisive, radical ideologies that portray… Read More

November 14, 2023
Public Education
Poll: Americans say schools should focus on math, reading and writing

(The Center Square) – A large majority of voters say that public schools should focus on the basics – math, reading, writing, science and social studies – to improve the… Read More

November 9, 2023
Public Education
Public school alternatives continue rise in North Carolina, as enrollment in public schools declines

Total charter school enrollment in North Carolina rose approximately 5% this school year, while total public school enrollment shrank by 0.4%. This latest data from the North Carolina Department of… Read More

November 8, 2023
Homeschools
Homeschooling now ‘America’s fastest-growing form of education,’ Washington Post concludes

Homeschooling’s burgeoning growth has caught the attention of mainstream media, as the Washington Post recently estimated between 1.9 million and 2.7 million children now homeschool in the United States. “The… Read More

November 2, 2023
Government
California adopts anti ‘body shaming’ policy as half of kids 5-11 are overweight

(The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new bill requiring the creation of a new model policy against body shaming for students in grades 1-12 as the… Read More

October 18, 2023