Culture
FBI has until March 1 to turn over information of probe targeting parents(The Center Square) â U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, FBI Director Christopher Wray, and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona have until March 1 to turn over documents to the House Judiciary… Read More
Public Education
Measure allowing noncitizens to vote in Illinois school board elections receives criticism(The Center Square) â Some see a measure at the statehouse as a threat to democracy by allowing non-citizens in Illinois to vote in school board elections. Others see… Read More
Public Education
Alaska school board censors dad who objects to library book on âkinks, fantasies, and pornâAn Alaska father who objected to school books depicting anal sex and porn was silenced by the board during his public comment. Jay McDonald, a local school reform… Read More
Culture
Anti-religious âwatchdogâ claims Texas school boardâs prayers violate the ConstitutionA school board in Texas is being targeted by an anti-religion group for praying before meetings. The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), whose purpose is to âpromote the… Read More
Culture, Public Education
After School Satan Club might pay the price for being controversial â literallyA Virginia school board is considering revising its policies on after-school clubs following conflict over a new âAfter School Satan Club.â The Chesapeake Public School Board previously allowed… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Maine school board member accused of being anti-Christian, advocating for radical gender ideologyA Hermon school board member is under fire for his anti-Christian views and advocacy of radical gender ideology. Chris McLaughlin, a social worker and executive director of National… Read More
Public Education
How Pennsylvania schools hide funds to raise taxes without breaking the law(The Center Square) â The auditor general published a 200-page report Monday that provided more insight into how 12 school districts raised taxes while hiding nearly $400 million funds â… Read More
Public Education
Audit: $13,700 bonus paid to Dickson County director of schools not approved by board(The Center Square) â An audit of Dickson County schools found Director of Schools Danny Weeks received $13,700 in compensation as part of a federal grant that was not part… Read More
Public Education
Florida’s DeSantis announces sweeping reforms that include ‘Teacher Bill of Rights’(The Center Square) â Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Jacksonville on Monday to propose sweeping changes to education, including a Teacher’s Bill of Rights which will… Read More
Public Education
Interstate compact could bring out-of-state teachers to fill Kansas vacancies, state board hesitates(The Sentinel) â An interstate compact that would recognize teacher licenses from other states and alleviate the classroom instructor shortage is stalled in the Kansas State Board of Education. Read More
Culture, Public Education
Tulsa Public School Board shuts down parent commentsParents who want to speak before the Tulsa Public School Board (TPS) must first get approval from the school boardâs lawyers, reports KTUL TV news. … Read More
Public Education
Ohio senators plan another attempt to remove state school board power(The Center Square) â Ohio Senate Republicans took another swing at stripping power from the state board of education and superintendent by introducing a bill Wednesday afternoon that revisits a… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Community ousts school board members for backing policy to hide kidsâ gender transitions(Daily Caller) â Residents of Paris, Maine, recalled two school board members on Tuesday who pushed a gender identity policy that would hide student gender transitions from parents, according to… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Loudoun County man arrested for protesting school board meeting found not guilty(Daily Caller) â A Virginia resident who was arrested for âtrespassingâ after protesting at a 2021 school board meeting was found not guilty on Wednesday, he told the Daily Caller… Read More
Public Education
Akron teachers strike for school safety, more disciplineSchool violence has become so bad in Akron, Ohio, teachers are planning to strike when the spring semester commences. Akron Education Association (AEA) announced its… Read More
Public Education
Kennewick school district to finalize policy giving American flag preference(The Center Square) â The Kennewick School Board is expected to finalize a policy in January that limits the size, number and placement of all flags but the American flag. Read More
Culture, Public Education
âGaining groundâ: Conservatives scored massive victories in the battle over education in 2022(Daily Caller) â In 2022, conservatives flipped dozens of school boards across the country, enacting conservative priorities and amending school policies to increase transparency in the classroom. Read More
Public Education
Community member removed by police for trying to speak out against school boardâs speech policy(Daily Caller) â Police removed a community member who tried to utilize the public comment period of a Pennsylvania school board meeting to discuss its speech policy, a free speech… Read More
Public Education
Southern California school board bans Critical Race TheoryA Southern California school board voted to ban Critical Race Theory throughout the district.  The Temecula Valley Unified School District board voted 3-2 Tuesday night in… Read More
Public Education
Candidates for Illinois school boards begin filing nominating petitions(The Center Square) â Those who aspire to help govern their local school district in Illinois may now file nominating petitions. Nearly 6,000 men and women serve on school… Read More