Legislation
West Virginia’s Amendment 4 would hold appointed state education board accountable, supporters argueEvery government agency in West Virginia is required by law to submit new rules and regulations to state lawmakers for approval, with one glaring exception: the Department of Education. Read More
Public Education
Pornographic materials found at Defense Department-funded school librariesAn explosive news report claims Pentagon-supported school libraries contain dozens of books that promote radical gender ideology and explicit pornographic imagery. Libraries in military middle schools were… Read More
Public Education
Cell phone bans in public schools are trending nationwide(The Center Square) – Seven years ago, the former New York City Schools Chancellor said the city’s decision to lift a ban on cell phones in schools was “common sense.” Last… Read More
Legislation
Parents want more involvement and innovation in education, new report findsÂA majority of parents want to direct their children’s education rather than rely on their local school system, according to a recent education survey. Survey results… Read More
Legislation
Charter school organizations rally together in lawsuit against Department of Education in response to new grant criteriaA West Virginia charter school organization has joined a lawsuit opposing the Department of Education’s new criteria for federal grant funding of charter schools. The West Virginia Professional… Read More
Legislation
Ohio religious schools, nonprofits to share $6 million for security(The Center Square) – Safety and security at religious institutions, chartered nonpublic schools, licensed preschools and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio will share $6 million in grant funding, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine… Read More
Public Education
Youngkin urges education reforms after drop in math, reading proficiency(The Center Square) – Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin is urging education reforms after data showed a reduction in fourth grade math and reading proficiency scores in the 2022 National… Read More
Public Education
Minnesota spending $900,000 to encourage kids to go outside(The Center Square) – Minnesota is distributing the second half of $900,000 from its general fund and an account of the Game and Fish Fund to encourage children to experience… Read More
Legislation
School choice supporters look to connect more donors to Illinois families for scholarship program(The Center Square) – Supporters of the Illinois Invest In Kids scholarship program may be looking to make the program more accessible to families and donors alike. The program allows… Read More
Public Education
Oklahoma will not add COVID-19 vaccine requirement for schools(The Center Square) – Oklahoma will not add the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of shots required for children before they attend school, state officials said Thursday. The Oklahoma Legislature… Read More
Public Education
Georgia creates Civics Education Commission to improve K-12 civics curriculumProclaiming October “Civics Awareness Month” in Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp announced the members of the newly created Georgia Commision on Civics Education. The group is… Read More
Homeschools
Missouri homeschool family battles intimidation from school and law enforcement officer over optional paperworkA homeschool mom in Missouri has faced threats from a uniformed police officer that she would be “charged with criminal neglect” if she refused to sign a declaration of… Read More
Public Education
Proposed rule seeks to protect Missouri children from explicit material without book banningA top Missouri official has proposed a new rule to protect children and youth from inappropriate materials in state-funded libraries. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s… Read More
Public Education
Some question North Carolina’s plan to use $30M from Volkswagen settlement to buy electric school buses(The Center Square) — Gov. Roy Cooper is touting $30 million to fund “clean” school bus replacements, including dozens of electric buses, though some question the spending. The North Carolina… Read More
Legislation
School Choice advocates hope wins in West Virginia, Arizona, encourage Kansas legislature(The Sentinel) – School Choice supporters in Kansas are applauding a pair of recent victories in West Virginia and Arizona that they hope will result in similar legislation when lawmakers… Read More
Christian Schools, Legislation
Survey shows Florida’s private schools may soon be full(reimaginED) – Florida’s private schools may reach full enrollment capacity in as little as three years according to data from a survey conducted by Step Up For Students, a state-approved… Read More
Public Education
Rhode Island voters to decide three bond measures totaling $400 million in November(The Center Square) – On Nov. 8, voters in Rhode Island will be deciding on three bond measures totaling $400 million. Question 1 would issue $100 million in bonds for… Read More
Public Education
Utah governor wants to ban cell phones from classrooms(The Center Square) – Utah Gov. Spencer Cox proposed what he called “common sense” solutions for reducing the harmful effects of social media on children. The first proposal is removing… Read More
Culture
Public rejects LGBTQ, sex education in elementary schools, new study showsAmericans are more concerned with the age at which controversial topics are taught, rather than banning them outright. That’s one of the findings in a new… Read More
Public Education
Celebrity drag queen serves as crossing guard for Denver students to promote safety(Daily Caller) – A Denver school featured a drag queen as a crossing guard in celebration of National Walk and Bike to School Day, according to school social media posts. Read More