public education
Christian Schools
School choice changes ‘every single thing,’ Texas mom says after it took her daughter from prison birth to ‘thriving’ at Christian school

Texas mom Greta Alexander has a daughter who’s a “thriving” honors student at a Christian school and a son who recently died due to drug addiction. She says it was… Read More

April 21, 2025
Public Education
Another shooting at Dallas high school riddled with violence

A 17-year-old student is in custody after shooting four people at a Dallas high school Tuesday, the second shooting at the school in one year. No one died in the… Read More

April 16, 2025
Public Education
Open seats, closed doors: LA’s top ‘public’ elementaries out of reach for many families 

Even as enrollment plunges in the Los Angeles school district, current policies are denying access to a quality public education for thousands of students, a new report concludes.  “Without serious… Read More

April 10, 2025
Public Education
School district’s $100,000 rebranding project angers Minnesota parents

Rochester Public Schools (RPS) in Minnesota is lavishing over $100,000 on its rebranding campaign – a move causing frustration among community members. “One parent, speaking anonymously, says spending $100,000 on… Read More

April 1, 2025
Courts
‘The law is on our side’: Lawsuit against Oklahoma Superintendent Walters dismissed

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters over accusations the state neglected to address bullying complaints. The lawsuit, filed in November, was… Read More

March 27, 2025
Government
Hillsdale president celebrates end of ‘Soviet’ US Dept. of Education, champions local school control

The U.S. Department of Education is a “bureaucracy-ridden system” with “more employees in public education today who are not teachers than the teachers; and that means it’s sort of like… Read More

March 27, 2025
Public Education
Ohio schools brace for cuts amid ‘catastrophic’ budget shortfalls, miscalculations

The Mt. Health City Schools district near Cincinnati is reducing expenditures to address a $10.7 million shortfall, but administrators are concerned it won’t be enough. “$10.7 million in a district… Read More

March 26, 2025
Public Education
NY governor demands public university take down Palestinian studies faculty job posting

In what may well be a nod to the Trump administration, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a stern order to a New York City college to remove a potentially… Read More

March 24, 2025
Government
Indiana teachers’ union, Democrats oppose charter school funding despite better charter results

An Indiana teachers’ union and Democratic lawmakers are opposing a proposal to distribute education funding fairly between charter and government-run public schools. Indiana, like many other states, provides more funding… Read More

March 24, 2025
Public Education
Schools more vulnerable to cybercrime, report finds

In an increasingly digital world, protection from cyberattacks is more important than ever – especially for schools. Nowadays both K-12 schools and universities are common targets for cyber criminals since… Read More

March 19, 2025
Opinion
‘A Is for Abortion’: Public high school teaches ABCs for Women’s History Month

(The Daily Signal) – America’s public high schools are strange places to find displays of the alphabet. Perhaps with plummeting standardized test scores and a substantial increase in English-as-a-second-language students in sanctuary… Read More

March 17, 2025
Government
North Carolina moves to eliminate DEI in public schools with Senate bill 

The North Carolina Senate Tuesday passed a bill to eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in public education.  “Our schools should not be in the business of teaching inaccurate… Read More

March 14, 2025
Public Education
Denver Public Schools cites declining enrollment and birth rates in layoff decisions

A tale of two trends – fewer births and enrolled students – helped spur a recent restructuring by Denver Public Schools to cut 38 positions for the 2025-26 school year. Read More

March 10, 2025
Government
Education Department launches ‘End DEI’ portal for K-12 discrimination reporting

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Education has launched the “End DEI” portal for parents to report instances of race or sex-based discrimination in K-12 schools. EndDEI is… Read More

March 6, 2025
Public Education
Colorado Teacher of the Year finalist arrested for allegedly kidnapping underage student

A 2025 Colorado Teacher of the Year award finalist has been arrested on charges of kidnapping and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office… Read More

March 3, 2025
Opinion
Student loan forgiveness’ unintended consequences for recipients

(The Daily Signal) – Instead of alleviating rising debt burdens, Joe Biden’s student loan debt “forgiveness” has caused recipients to take on additional non-student loan debts, a new economic analysis shows. Read More

February 27, 2025
Public Education
73% of Americans ‘dissatisfied’ with public school system, Gallup poll reveals 

If the nation’s public schools received grade cards, nearly all this year would be receiving an F, at least from the public.  Almost 3 of every 4 respondents in a… Read More

February 25, 2025
Opinion
School districts Linda McMahon must investigate on day one as Education Secretary

(The Daily Signal) – In his short tenure in office, President Donald Trump has already taken swift action to eliminate radical gender ideology and “diversity, equity, and inclusion” initiatives from public… Read More

February 24, 2025
Courts
Parents’ rights victory: California school district to keep parental notification policy

A California school district will continue being able to notify parents when students request changes to their official or unofficial records after a lengthy legal battle over the district’s policy… Read More

February 24, 2025
Politics
Watch: PA’s Ward says budget leaves kids trapped in failing schools

(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s top ranking Senate Republican Kim Ward said that Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget may spend a lot on public schools, but still doesn’t rescue kids… Read More

February 17, 2025