Public Education
Op-Ed: Ohio public employee unions losing their stranglehold on state workersThe past two years have been chaotic for Ohioans. COVID-19 largely shut down the state, canceling weddings, funerals and in-person education. Thousands of businesses have suffered, taking with them life… Read More
Public Education
Louisiana higher ed officials explain why they want more state money(The Center Square) — Louisiana higher education officials testified before the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday, fielding questions on requested increases in student aid, a dip in the TOPS scholarship… Read More
Public Education
New report argues it’s time for public-sector union reform in Pennsylvania(The Center Square) – A new report from the Commonwealth Foundation argues that Pennsylvania can increase economic growth and give workers more choice and freedom in their life… Read More
Christian Schools
A new glass ceiling? How the equity crusade hurts female athletesAs transgender swimmer Lia Thomas continues to shatter women’s collegiate swimming records, a new glass ceiling has quietly been placed atop the dreams of female athletes. And instead… Read More
Legislation
Bill looks to divert money to Tennessee pre-K program, but lawmakers question effectiveness(The Center Square) — A bill to redirect some of the taxes collected from sports betting in Tennessee to fund the state’s voluntary pre-K education program narrowly passed a Senate… Read More
Public Education
Facing court date, Chicago Public Schools to lift mask mandate ‘in near future’(The Center Square) — Chicago Public Schools are still requiring masks, but that’s expected to change. An attorney said lawsuits against other institutions requiring masks could follow. CPS was one… Read More
Public Education
Amendment for legislative oversight of WV Board of Education one step away from voters(The Center Square) — A proposed constitutional amendment, which would give the West Virginia General Assembly oversight of the state’s Board of Education, is one step away from the voters. Read More
Legislation
School choice heads to Kentucky Supreme Court(The Center Square) — The Kentucky Supreme Court has agreed to take up a school choice law a Franklin Circuit Court judge ruled unconstitutional. Last October, Franklin Circuit Judge Phillip… Read More
Courts
Head Start teachers in 3 states suing over Biden administration’s COVID vaccination mandate(The Center Square) — Head Start teachers in Louisiana, Ohio and Virginia are suing the Biden administration over a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination mandate for the federally funded program. Elizabeth Etherton,… Read More
Legislation
Indiana Senate kills anti-CRT bill(The Center Square) — Parts of a bill intended to stop the influence of Critical Race Theory in Indiana schools could make it into other bills that are signed into… Read More
Public Education
Schools reverse unmasking decisions, Spokane mayor joins chorus to end mandates(The Center Square) — Within 10 days of flouting the requirement that students wear masks in class, three schools in Eastern Washington reversed course to avoid paying millions in state… Read More
Culture, Legislation
Fate of parents’ rights movement now tied to legislative bills nationwideAs teachers’ unions and much of the education establishment bitterly oppose curriculum transparency bills, many lawmakers are actually stepping up to promote parents’ rights. At least 12 state… Read More
Culture
Justices will hear free-speech claim from website designer who opposes same-sex marriageNearly four years after the Supreme Court declined to decide whether compelling a Colorado baker to bake a cake for same-sex couples would violate his right to freedom of… Read More
Christian Schools, Culture
After-school Satan club preys on Christian clubs for kidsJane Addams Elementary School in Moline, Illinois recently added an after-school Satan Club to its roster of extracurricular activities, which has concerned and outraged parents and other observers. Read More
Homeschools, Legislation
Some lawmakers in this state want a new government commission to regulate homeschoolingDo homeschooling parents need government minders? Though the homeschool community in Maryland has continued to flourish for decades without the government’s help, Maryland Delegate Sheila Ruth… Read More
Culture
Saving snow days: 5 reasons to keep this popular American traditionAs remote learning surges nationwide in response to the pandemic, several officials are calling for an end to snow days altogether. After all,… Read More
Culture
Taxpayer-funded federal program trains teachers in critical race theory(The Center Square) — Newly uncovered federal grant documents show that the U.S. Department of Education awarded roughly $2.5 million in taxpayer dollars to a Florida-based education program that trains… Read More
Public Education
Assembly Republicans try again on education changes(The Center Square) — It is another round of education changes from Assembly Republicans in Madison. And much like the first time around, the plans are likely doomed. Republicans on… Read More
Legislation
Tennessee subcommittees to discuss bill on ‘divisive topics’ in public higher education(The Center Square) – A bill to address requirements related to “divisive concepts” at Tennessee’s public colleges and universities is set to be discussed in both Tennessee’s Senate and House… Read More
Public Education
Pennsylvania Republicans demand 2021 student test results(The Center Square) – Republicans in the General Assembly are demanding the Pennsylvania Department of Education release student test results from 2021 to incorporate the data in budget and policy… Read More