Christian Schools, Government
Smithville becoming epicenter of the national school choice movement by way of the Stanley M. Herzog FoundationSMITHVILLE, Mo. â The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation has quickly become a national leader for school choice, hosting a stellar inaugural event at its new headquarters here Thursday evening, headlined… Read More
Christian Schools
This week in Christian education (Oct. 3-7)Memphis Christian school looking to expand â Evangelical Christian School of Memphis, TN is aiming to meet demands in Memphis for more Christian education by expanding its campuses. And… Read More
Government
WV Supreme Court overturns school choice ban(The Center Square) â A temporary injunction that blocked West Virginia from implementing a school choice program is no longer in effect, per a decision from the state Supreme Court… Read More
Public Education
Georgia’s graduation rate hits 84.1% as steady increase over past decade continues(The Center Square) â Georgia public high schools recorded a graduation rate increase in 2022, continuing a steady uptick over the past decade. On Thursday, state officials said the 84.1%… Read More
Public Education
WV gets nearly $2.9 million in federal money for education, job training(The Center Square) â West Virginia received nearly $2.9 million from the federal government to support education and job training programs through two grants from the U.S. Department of Labor. Read More
Public Education
Florida schools impacted by Hurricane Ian given flexibility for student reporting(The Center Square) â Florida school districts and public charter schools impacted by Hurricane Ian are being given flexibility for student reporting, which normally occurs in October, as… Read More
Government
West Virginia advocacy group creates website to show impact of contested scholarship program(reimaginED) â Almost immediately after a judgeâs ruling shut down the stateâs first education savings account program, emails flooded the Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy from families pouring their hearts… Read More
Government
Florida corporations funded more than $500 million in scholarships in 2021-22(reimaginED) â The Florida Tax Credit Scholarship served 85,612 low- and middle-income students last year, according to a new report from the Florida Department of Education. The program funded $568.8 million… Read More
Public Education
Parentsâ rights group alarmed school librarian promoted book containing sexually graphic content(The Center Square) â A parentsâ rights group is raising the alarm after a Springfield school librarianâs promotion of a controversial book was highlighted by a Twitter feed with 1.4… Read More
Public Education
Indiana doubles grants to $10 million for teacher recruitment, retention(The Center Square) â Indiana schools and community partners will receive more than $10 million in funding to attract and retain educators throughout the state. The Indiana Department of Education… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Oregon school board fires unvaccinated teachers amid teacher shortage(Daily Caller) â An Oregon school board terminated the employment of three unvaccinated teachers on Tuesday amid a statewide teacher shortage. Bend-La Pine School Board in Bend, Oregon, … Read More
Public Education
Washington schools superintendent wants $100M to expand dual credit programs(The Center Square) â Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal said on Wednesday afternoon that his office is proposing a $100 million ask of the state Legislature next… Read More
Public Education
Accrediting agency coaches member schools in âwokeness,â not student achievement(The Sentinel) â The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), with five member institutions in Kansas and six in Kansas City, MO, is targeted by critics for emphasizing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion,… Read More
Government
Vermont to school districts: No more religious discrimination in town tuitioning school choice programs(reimaginED) â Vermont residents who live in towns too small to operate district high schools may now use public funds to send their children to faith-based private schools. The Education… Read More
Public Education
Whitmer administration to hire âsexual orientationâ and âexpressionâ consultant for foster kids(Daily Caller) â The administration of Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed a contract for a child foster care consultant on gender identity and sexual orientation, according to documents made… Read More
Public Education
Report: New York has increased education spending, still needs accountability(The Center Square)Â â A study by a nonpartisan watchdog group released Monday found that education spending has risen substantially in New York in recent years and that the state still… Read More
Government
Arkansas lawmakers haggle over teacher pay(The Center Square) â Lawmakers on the Senate and House Education Committees agree Arkansas teachers should get a pay raise, but just how much remains up for discussion. The education committees… Read More
Christian Schools
Maryland nonpublic schools given funds to reopen(The Center Square) â Maryland doled out $1.6 million in unspent funds to help the stateâs nonpublic schools ramp up to come back online and reopen this fall. Leftover funding… Read More
Public Education
Major government unions lose over 200K members(The Center Square) â The top four public labor unions in the U.S. lost hundreds of thousands of members since a 2018 Supreme Court case that ruled government employees could… Read More
Culture
âParents Bill of Rightsâ introduced in Ohio House(The Center Square) â Ohio school districts would not be able to discourage or prohibit parental involvement in decisions about their childâs mental health if the General Assembly passes a… Read More