Government
School choice saves billions in tax dollars, new analysis showsA new analysis shows school choice programs save taxpayers significant money. EdChoiceâs Fiscal Research & Education Center (FREC) released a new report analyzing 48 school choice… 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
Public Education
Despite millions spent, ongoing HVAC failures at Albuquerque public schools hurt studentsâ learning, families sayStudents in Albuquerque public schools are having trouble studying because of inadequate heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems â âan issue KOAT has raised with the school district for nearly… Read More
Public Education
Massive spending in NYC school districts fails to improve student performanceNew York City taxpayers are paying up to $63,000 per student each year in some school districts â even as many of these children are failing state math and reading… Read More
Government
US funds keep flowing to Ukraine as little Maui struggles to rebuildItâs a David and Goliath story for the ages: a tiny island struggles to rebuild after devastating fires one year ago, while a European war rages after more than two… Read More
Public Education
Illinois school districts seek sales tax dollars(The Center Square) â Illinoisans already face a high tax burden and now DeKalb County school districts are asking voters to raise sales taxes for schools. Sales taxes would go… Read More
Public Education
Moodyâs warns public school finances will deteriorate as experts ring tax revolt alarmsThe worldâs premier financial rating service issued a report that warns school districts they will be facing increasing financial problems due to shifting conditions in the âeducation operating environment.â The… Read More
Public Education
Arkansas public schools could soon receive Educational Freedom Account funds(The Center Square) â The Arkansas Legislative Council will consider a rule allowing public schools to receive money from the state’s Educational Freedom Accounts. An ALC subcommittee recommended approval of… Read More
Public Education
Report: Maryland electric school bus program resulted in millions of dollars in âwasteful spendingâ(Daily Caller News Foundation) â An investigation into a Maryland school systemâs electric bus initiative found that it resulted in millions of dollars in âwasteful spendingâ due to issues with… Read More
Public Education
First class but last place: New Mexico student achievement hits bottom despite record spendingPublic-school students in New Mexico still languish behind their national peers in academic performance, despite hefty funding increases and legislative meetings to work on court-ordered reform. Although schools will receive… Read More
Public Education
Arizona school district misspent $500,000 on travel expenses, agrees to changes(The Center Square) â An Arizona Auditor General report found wasteful spending at a school district on the Tohono O’Odham Nation Reservation south of Tucson. Most notably, the report said… Read More
Public Education
Wisconsin per-pupil spending up over past decade(The Center Square) â Public schools in Wisconsin are spending nearly $1,000 more per-student than a decade ago, despite falling enrollment and flat test scores. The latest spending information from the… Read More
Public Education
Minnesota school district postpones financial audit, raising funding and transparency concernsParents and other taxpayers are questioning why an independent audit of a Minnesota school districtâs 2023 finances was delayed from July 16 to September. âThe public has no way of… Read More
Public Education
Illinois schools to receive taxpayer dollars for special education referrals(The Center Square) â A new law allows Illinois school districts to get reimbursed with taxpayer money for sending their troubled students to both public and private special education programs. Read More
Christian Schools
âStiff-armedâ: Iowa Christian school’s generous offer for vacant building rejected by Iowa public school in favor of low-ball bid from developerAn Iowa public school board rejected the bid of a Christian school to buy district property, even though the offer came in at over twice the winning bid. The decision… Read More
Public Education
School choice leader Florida to raise teacher pay over 5 years(The Center Square) â Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Miami on Monday to announce $1.25 billion for teacher salary increases. DeSantis said the funds for teacher… Read More
Public Education
âParents deserve to knowâ: Missouri state auditor launches proactive school district finance reviewsThe Missouri state auditor is fulfilling his campaign promise to proactively audit school districts and provide accountability to parents. Scott Fitzpatrick announced his office is starting with a review of… Read More
Public Education
NYC’s proposed billion-dollar budget increase ignores dropping enrollment and taxpayer burdenWith federal pandemic relief funds set to expire, the New York City education establishment is scrambling to fill the gaps with billion-dollar increases to local and state aid. âWe inherited… Read More
Public Education
Americaâs annual K-12 spending nears $1 trillionThe nationâs public education spending continues to rise, yet students continue to struggle with academic basics post-pandemic. The Institute of Education Sciences, the research arm of the U.S. Department of… Read More
Public Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill trustees vote to cut DEI programs, redirect funds to campus police(Daily Caller News Foundation) â The University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees unanimously voted Monday morning to cut Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs and… Read More