general education
Public Education
Wisconsin test scores show slight bump in math, drop-off in reading

(The Center Square) – The latest snapshot of Wisconsin schools shows that kids are still not back to where they were before the coronavirus closed some schools for more than… Read More

September 30, 2022
Legislation
Taxpayer-funded cancel culture? Lawmakers ask Education Secretary to push for tolerant campuses

(The Center Square) – Republican lawmakers are questioning the Biden administration about cancel culture on college campuses and asking the question: why are federal taxpayer dollars funding it? House Committee… Read More

September 28, 2022
Legislation
Florida public school teachers who left for private education happy they did so

Florida teachers who left public education for private report they are happier, freer and more morally aligned in their new roles, according to a recent survey.  The… Read More

September 27, 2022
Culture
5 Ways to educate your kids, even if you don’t homeschool

From co-curriculars such as clubs and athletics to conflicting schedules and the work we all take home, finding time to engage well with our children during the… Read More

September 27, 2022
Legislation
Dixon, conservative group campaign for parental rights in kids’ education

(The Center Square) – While state Democrats are touting massive bipartisan public education spending increases during Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s first term, some Republicans this campaign season are emphasizing parental… Read More

September 22, 2022
Legislation
Kentucky lawmakers try to solve teacher shortage

(The Center Square) – Kentucky school districts looking to fill teacher shortages in the classroom may be able to look just across the state line for a solution, state lawmakers learned. Read More

September 22, 2022
Public Education
As Catholic schools await guidance, Omaha-area public schools take their own stances on gender identity, pronouns

The recently released, then postponed, gender identity guidance for the Catholic schools of the Omaha Archdiocese has brought attention to the divergent policies in other nearby school districts.  … Read More

September 20, 2022
Public Education
Hofmeister asks for $310 million for Oklahoma teacher pay raises

(The Center Square) – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister said she would ask the state’s education board for $310 million for teacher pay raises when they meet on… Read More

September 20, 2022
Legislation
New Hampshire’s Learn Everywhere program creates wins for families, teachers, schools, communities

(reimaginED) – High school sophomore Eli George plans to pursue a career in finance or engineering, and he wants to get in as many STEM courses as possible before graduation. Read More

September 20, 2022
Culture
Despite Biden saying ‘pandemic is over,’ Pritzker reissues executive orders, though rules relaxed for K-12 staff

(The Center Square) – While the President of the United States says the pandemic is over, Gov. J.B. Pritzker continues his COVID-19 executive orders, though they continue to unwind. President… Read More

September 20, 2022
Culture
Some Michigan schools keep mum on COVID relief spending

(The Center Square) – Theoretically, taxpayers should be able to see how Michigan schools are spending $5.7 billion of taxpayer money to recover from COVID-19-related learning loss. Read More

September 20, 2022
Culture, Opinion
Is a global program enlisting teachers to fight ‘misinformation’ really about quelling dissent?

Some of the world’s most powerful health organizations have gained a major ally in their campaign to quell dissent within the medical profession and the public at large. … Read More

September 19, 2022
Culture
Virginia DOE shifts control of transgender issues back to parents

(The Center Square) – Virginia public schools will no longer be allowed to provide gender affirming counseling services to students without first consulting with their parents, per new guidelines from… Read More

September 19, 2022
Homeschools
As homeschooling blossoms, N.C.-grown curriculum stands out

One of the world’s top homeschooling curriculums is homegrown right here in North Carolina — and demand for it has only increased since the pandemic, as more families flock to… Read More

September 16, 2022
Legislation
Ohio bill making it easier for teachers to carry guns in effect

National concern for school safety prompted Ohio to make it easier for teachers to carry guns in the classroom.  House Bill 99 went into effect… Read More

September 16, 2022
Courts
Federal judge weighs New Hampshire’s ‘divisive concepts’ law

(The Center Square) – A federal judge is considering a lawsuit challenging a New Hampshire law that limits how teachers discuss racism and discrimination in the classroom. Read More

September 16, 2022
Courts
Hutchinson: Proposed Title IX changes violate Arkansas law, bad for girls sports

(The Center Square) – Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday a proposed change to the Title IX rule would “undermine” girls sports and “violate the letter of Title IX itself.”… Read More

September 16, 2022
Public Education
Lawmakers rally against Biden admin’s proposed Title IX regulations tying funding to liberal policies on sexuality and gender

Lawmakers are saying the Biden administration’s proposed Title IX regulations on sexuality and gender would push schools to fold on their beliefs for financial aid.  A… Read More

September 13, 2022
Legislation
Washington state gets failing grade on education freedom report card

(The Center Square) – Washington state is ranked No. 43 out of all 50 states and the District of Columbia in a new “Education Freedom Report Card”… Read More

September 13, 2022
Public Education
‘Wow, I can be smarter!’ Students see intelligence gains when they learn to apply themselves, study shows

Students who fall behind their peers in early adolescence tend to remain academic underachievers for the remainder of their school years, with many dropping out without earning a high… Read More

September 12, 2022