Public Education
College students fail basic math, English skills thanks to grade inflationAmerican college students canât solve basic math problems or write grammatical sentences, forcing some students to enroll in college classes that teach elementary-school concepts, according to a… Read More
Public Education
New Hampshire marks nationâs steepest enrollment decline amid fourth-highest spending growth per student, analysis showsDespite boosting its per-pupil spending by 60.5% over two decades, New Hampshire has experienced âthe nationâs largest decline in enrollment,â a recent analysis concluded. âNew Hampshireâs K-12 public school students… Read More
Public Education
Left-leaning news magazine acknowledges âsomething disastrousâ within public-education systemPublic schools have fallen so far even left-leaning commentators in some of the so-called âbestâ school districts admit the problem goes beyond partisan bickering. âSomething disastrous happened here, and academics… Read More
Public Education
Nearly 10% of freshmen canât do middle-school math, university reportsA shocking percentage of California college students donât grasp middle-school math concepts, one university concluded. The University of California San Diego reported 12% of its incoming freshmen require remedial math courses, with over 8%… Read More
Opinion
Op-ed: Valid criticisms on gifted preschool programs fail to recognize homeschooling as ultimate âindividualized instructionâA recent Hechinger Report commentary skillfully highlighted the challenges of implementing gifted education programs for preschoolers, but it fell short of identifying a proven solution: homeschooling. âIn an ideal world,… Read More
Public Education
Missouri districts get another accreditation reprieve despite woeful performance scoresÂDespite some districtsâ dismal academic outcomes, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has delayed changing any accreditation scores until 2027 â although this may be too late… Read More
Public Education
South Carolina, Illinois report cards show stark divide between funding, proficiencyThe newest state report cards are highlighting the disconnect between education funding and academic achievement. South Carolina and Illinois have just released their 2024-25 state report cards, and despite spending… Read More
Public Education
âNo Adult Left Behindâ: Professor argues public school system creates ‘perverse incentives’ for adults, harming studentsCould the main problem with public schools be that they cater to parents and teachers above the needs of students? Thatâs the premise of a new… Read More
Christian Schools
Survey: Faith-based higher education results in more positive life outcomesCollege graduates of Catholic institutions report better mental health outcomes, greater career satisfaction and more financial stability than their secular peers. A new survey from the… Read More
Public Education
âWe must accelerate our efforts:â 5 San Antonio districts race to implement turnaround plans to avoid state takeoversFive San Antonio districts are in danger of state takeovers if they continue to earn âDâ or âFâ ratings for their performance in teaching students, the Texas Education Agency (TEA)… Read More
Public Education
âWe need to actâ: Dismal childrenâs reading, math scores prompt congressional concernFederal lawmakers are grappling with how to address a crisis in K-12 education, following the release of test scores that revealed alarming numbers of graduating students unable to read and… Read More
Public Education
Could a âhigh school readinessâ metric help parents evaluate K-8 education?Since the COVID-19 pandemic, an increasing number of parents are questioning whether public schools deliver the quality of education theyâve promised. Now, the Fordham Institute, an education reform think tank,… Read More
Public Education
New Hampshire per-pupil spending doubled during enrollment, achievement declineNew Hampshireâs per-pupil funding has nearly doubled in the past two decades as enrollment steeply declined. A new report from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public… Read More
Public Education
Watch: High school teacher warns America after leaving the professionÂA former public high school teacher issued a blistering rant, warning Americans about a rising generation that is AI-dependent and incapable of doing basic tasks. âNow that I am no… Read More
Public Education
Transparency index aims to keep Idaho public schools accountable to citizens, educational stakeholdersA think tank has published âthe nationâs first Public School Transparency Indexâ â a crucial step in helping Idaho taxpayers and lawmakers navigate core educational data, the nonprofit argues. âTransparency… Read More
Public Education
Baltimore schools went on âhiring spreeâ amid academic, student enrollment decline, 6-year analysis showsWhenever businesses start losing customers, they typically cut back on new hires â unless itâs the âbusinessâ of public education, a recent news report argues. âMore school employees are not… Read More
Public Education
Poor academic outcomes persist in highly funded Oklahoma schools, report findsMore taxpayer money doesnât necessarily result in a better education, analysts conclude in a new survey of Oklahoma public schools. âThe argument that increased school funding produces better academic outcomes,… Read More
Public Education
Kansas voters reject $450 million in school upgrades amid concerns over academicsÂWichita voters have narrowly rejected a half-billion-dollar school bond intended for building construction and upgrades. The outcome was called on Wednesday morning, with bond opponents managing a razor-thin majority. As… Read More
Public Education
Survey suggests better teacher rewards donât guarantee better student performanceWhatâs âbestâ for teachers may not be best for students, a new survey shows. The annual âBest and Worst States for Teachersâ survey is designed to… Read More
Christian Schools
Basketball legend keeps promise to give $1 million to Catholic girlsâ schoolFormer NBA star Charles Barkley is following through with his promise to donate $1 million to a Catholic girlsâ high school after two students cracked a 2,000-year-old trigonometry problem. âWe… Read More
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