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
Public Education
Education spending, literacy among topics covered in Louisiana budget meeting(The Center Square) – Officials with the Louisiana Department of Education testified Monday on the governor’s proposed budget in the House Committee on Appropriations, where lawmakers focused on a variety… Read More
Culture
A race to the bottom? CDC lowers expectations for child development, raising new questions for parentsThe CDC has changed its list of children’s developmental milestones for infants and young children, marking the first update of its kind since… Read More
Government
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
Government, Public Education
Wisconsin voters’ thoughts on school choice, public schools shifting(The Center Square) — Two years of the coronavirus appear to have changed some of the attitudes toward public schools in Wisconsin. The latest Marquette Law School Poll shows… Read More
Culture
There was no school, so this teacher created oneLaBELLE, Fla. — Nearly a century before micro-schools became a thing, a woman named Selma Daniels created one for Black students not far from the Everglades. Dorothy Mae… 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
Georgia Senate approves bill allowing parents to opt out of school mask mandates(The Center Square) — The Georgia Senate has approved a bill that would allow parents to opt their children out of face-covering requirements at Georgia schools. Local school… Read More
Government
New national poll shows support for education choice continues to growSupport for school choice has increased since April 2020 by eight percentage points, from 64% to 72%, according to a new poll from RealClear Opinion Research. The largest increase… Read More
Government
School choice is public accountability to parentsWhat is empowerment? It’s the process of becoming stronger and more able to confidently control one’s life. During the pandemic, and concerning K-12 education, empowerment has become a key factor… Read More
Government
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
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
Kansas education commissioner suspended, nearly ousted, for childhood anecdote about IndiansThe Kansas commissioner of education has been suspended a month without pay, and nearly lost his job, after recounting a childhood story about his California cousins’ ignorance of… Read More
Culture, Government
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, Homeschools
West Virginia education savings accounts are worth fighting forEditor’s note: In this commentary from West Virginia education choice activist and reimaginED guest blogger Jamie Buckland, the mother of four explains why her state’s Hope Scholarship program positively impacts… 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
Government
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