NJ changes course — requires schools to teach cursive writing starting next fall
New Jersey Reinvents Cursive Writing Education So, it seems print isn’t quite dead yet. New Jersey has just taken a surprising turn by mandating public schools to reintroduce cursive writing starting next fall. In a notable final move as governor, Phil Murphy signed a bill that requires students in grades three through five to learn […]
Minnesota schools shut down following ICE shooting, experts view it as a political strategy
Minnesota schools have either closed or shifted to remote learning following a shooting incident that spurred protests. Experts suggest, however, that this decision is politically motivated and will likely harm children’s education, echoing the negative effects seen during the COVID-19 lockdowns. The shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis prompted the St. Paul school system to […]
Arizona school district reduces staff due to competition from charter schools
Chandler Unified School District Cuts Staff Amid Enrollment Decline The Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) has made the tough decision to cut about 60 positions, including roles in administration, coaching, and deanship, due to ongoing enrollment drops. Superintendent Franklin R. Narducci highlighted that this decline started in 2023, a year after the introduction of Universal […]
Enrollment in Colorado public schools decreases by 1.2% as 10,000 students depart.
Increase in Homeschooling in Colorado Recent data from Colorado indicates that a growing number of parents are opting to homeschool their children instead of using public school systems. On Tuesday, the Colorado Department of Education published its latest figures regarding student enrollment for the fall. It reported a drop of 1.2% in overall enrollment compared […]
Bruce Blakeman supports ‘gifted and talented’ schools criticized by Mamdani and activists as discriminatory.
Bruce Blakeman, a Republican running for governor, criticized Mayor Zoran Mamdani for wanting to phase out some gifted and talented programs in New York City, insisting that student success should be assessed without regard to race. At a press event in southern Brooklyn, the Nassau County executive stated that he would broaden these initiatives, which […]
Saint Paul Public Schools introduces online option amid Minnesota ICE actions
Temporary Virtual Learning in Minnesota In response to heightened safety concerns stemming from the increased presence of federal immigration agents in the Twin Cities, Minnesota’s second-largest school district will offer a temporary virtual learning option for students. This initiative, aimed at those uncomfortable with in-person attendance, is set to begin on January 22. Families can […]
Trump approves legislation to reintroduce whole milk in schools as doctors highlight its advantages
RFK Jr. Promotes Whole Milk as Healthier Option Recently, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advocated for a return to whole milk and other high-fat, high-protein foods. This comes amidst concerns about America’s growing obesity rate, particularly tied to the practice of substituting fats with sugars. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump […]
Trump Signs Legislation to Reintroduce 2% and Whole Milk in Schools
Trump Signs Bill to Reintroduce Whole Milk in Schools President Trump signed a new law on Wednesday that paves the way for whole milk and 2% milk to return to American schools. The signing ceremony took place in the Oval Office, with key figures like Cabinet members, lawmakers, and dairy farmers present. “Today, I’m pleased […]
Detroit Public Schools provides cash rewards of up to $1000 for perfect attendance.
Detroit Schools to Reward Perfect Attendance The Detroit Public Schools Community District is marking the second year of its incentive program by offering students cash rewards for perfect attendance. This initiative aims to motivate students to attend school without fail. In a press release from December 4, the district announced its plan. “We’re excited to […]
State Representative Gabby Salinas suggests a Tennessee bill to restrict ICE access to schools.
Memphis Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Curb ICE Presence in Schools A lawmaker from Memphis is advocating for restrictions on the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in schools across Tennessee. The proposed House Bill 1482, introduced by Democratic Representative Gabby Salinas, aims to prevent ICE from accessing school campuses and mandates that state officials […]