Charter schools in NYC overlooked by Zohran Mamdani’s transition team as special interests take control of positions
Mayor-elect’s Transition Team Draws Criticism for Lack of Charter School Representation Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani’s transition team has faced backlash for not including charter school representatives, despite the fact that around 15% of students in New York City attend these schools. The democratic socialist didn’t appoint anyone from the charter sector to the Youth and Education […]
Teachers aim to reform Thanksgiving lessons in schools throughout the US
Shifting Perspectives on Thanksgiving in Education As families across the United States come together for Thanksgiving, a holiday often regarded with fondness, some educators and schools are taking a different approach. They’re reflecting on the day’s “colonial” origins and seeking to weave in concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). At the University of California, […]
NYC schools consider eliminating thousands of landline phones
New York City Schools to Transition from Landlines to Online Systems The Department of Education (DOE) in New York City has announced plans to eliminate outdated landline phones in 1,800 schools. They will be looking for companies to help transition to a fully online communication system. According to DOE officials, “As our schools, cities, and […]
Ohio House Approves ‘Charlie Kirk’ Act Permitting Public Schools to Teach Positive Effects of Christianity on America
The Ohio House of Representatives has approved the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act, which enables public school educators to highlight Christianity’s positive role in American history lessons. Ohio House Bill 486, introduced by Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery) and Rep. Michael Dovilla (R-Bellaire), received unanimous support from Republicans and no support from Democrats, as reported by […]
Nigeria Closes Schools to Avoid Jihadi Kidnappings
On Sunday, reports emerged about the abduction of a young woman in Nigeria, attributed to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants. In response to the escalating violence, the government of Bauchi state has decided to close all schools—both public and private—as a preventive action. Recently, a group of 13 teenage girls, aged between […]
Chicago Public Schools Wasted $14M on Fancy Trips for Officials
Chicago Public Schools Under Scrutiny for Travel Spending Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is facing criticism for its significant expenditure on travel for district employees, particularly in light of the fact that under a third of its students are meeting reading proficiency standards. A report from the CPS Office of Inspector General highlighted the rising costs […]
Chicago public schools spend millions on travel as students struggle to read at grade level and other major stories.
Good morning. Here’s what’s happening as you start your day… Top 3 1. Chicago Public Schools is facing a significant loss in transportation funding while many students struggle to read at grade level. 2. Amid the Republican Party’s challenges following MTG’s unexpected exit, President Trump is responding sharply to the situation. 3. A nationwide manhunt […]
Chicago schools invested heavily in travel even with low student test scores.
CPS Travel Spending Irks Community Amid Low Student Performance A recent report by the Office of Inspector General for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has raised alarms, revealing that the school system incurred $14.5 million in what they termed “excessive” travel expenses during the 2023 and 2024 fiscal years. As of spring 2024, it was noted […]
Students from the Northeast are heading to Southern schools in unprecedented numbers.
Students from the Northeast are increasingly heading to universities in the South, favoring campuses where sunshine, football, and Greek life highlight the experience. A noticeable shift is occurring—many are opting for schools in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), which includes institutions like the University of South Carolina (USC) and the University of Alabama, instead of traditional […]
Austria Plans to Prohibit Islamic Headscarves in Primary and Secondary Schools
Austrian Government to Ban Islamic Headscarves in Schools by 2026 The Austrian government announced a ban on girls wearing Islamic headscarves in schools, set to take effect at the start of 2026. According to Education Minister Christoph Wiederkehr, the coalition government in Vienna has come to a “successful compromise” following the Constitutional Court’s rejection of […]