How Mississippi transformed its schools and became a remarkable success in education
Mississippi’s Education Transformation Once, Mississippi stood at the bottom of educational rankings, with more than half of third graders struggling to read proficiently. High school graduates often entered college unprepared, prompting universities to spend millions on remedial education. A cycle of poverty and historical inequality left many classrooms in disarray, making illiteracy seem almost normal. […]
SHERI FEW: Can Government Schools Be Saved?
Public Education Dissatisfaction at Record High A recent Mood of the Nation study, released in February 2025, reveals a significant concern among adults—73% express dissatisfaction with the quality of public education in the U.S. This marks the highest discontent level since the survey began in 2001. Alarmingly, students in public schools seem to struggle across […]
Schools in New York are lagging in adopting the new phonics-based curriculum, claims state lawmaker.
Calls for Enhanced Literacy Curriculum in New York ALBANY – Criticism is mounting against the state Department of Education for not effectively adopting a more contemporary approach to literacy education. A lawmaker from Brooklyn, Rep. Bobby Carroll, is drawing attention to the issue, especially as states like Mississippi report impressive increases in reading proficiency, placing […]
Ex-LA Schools Chief Starts Campaign to Oust Karen Bass
Austin Beutner Announces Mayoral Run in Los Angeles Former Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, Austin Beutner, shared on Monday his intention to run for mayor of Los Angeles, aiming to succeed Democrat Karen Bass in 2026. At 65, Beutner, who previously worked as an investment banker, expressed in a video announcement that […]
Harvard remains silent on political violence while other schools take a stand
Harvard Remains Silent on Political Violence Discussion Harvard University has found itself in the spotlight recently after it came to light that the institution held a committee to evaluate the merits and drawbacks of political violence. Despite this, the university has not expressed any condemnation of such violence. The scrutiny intensified around Harvard following a […]
Public Opinion Divided on Religious Education in U.S. Schools, Survey Reveals
Poll Reveals Divided Opinions on Religion in US Public Schools A recent YouGov survey indicates that American adults have mixed feelings about the role of religion in public education. Conducted from August 11 to 13 with 1,163 participants, the poll found that 34% believe religion should have a larger presence in schools, while 26% think […]
At-risk schools get ready for the worst during the shutdown
Many schools across the U.S. are confronting immediate funding challenges due to government shutdowns, while others are feeling anxious about their financial reserves. Schools located on military bases or tribal lands often depend on impact aid, which gets halted when the federal government shuts down. Some institutions have temporary funding to get through the crisis, […]
DHS reveals surprising criminal background of Ian Roberts, former superintendent of Des Moines schools
The situation surrounding immigrants accused of deceit regarding the high-paying flexible job openings with Des Moines Public Schools in Iowa is intensifying. On Friday, the Department of Homeland Security released a comprehensive account of criminal activities attributed to Ian Roberts, who was apprehended by federal authorities on September 28th. ICE reported that Roberts, originally from […]
Loudoun schools support Coming Out Day while Youngkin takes action on locker rooms
Virginia Governor Signs Executive Order on Transgender Participation in Sports On Thursday, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order directing the Virginia Health Board to create regulations that would bar biological males from participating in women’s sports and using women’s locker rooms. This decision stemmed from a recent controversy in Washington Regional County, where […]
Stephen King recognized as the author most frequently banned in US schools
Book Bans in US Schools Highlight Stephen King’s Work NEW YORK (AP) – A recent report reveals a significant trend in book bans across US schools, pointing out that Stephen King often tops the list. The landscape is divided between states actively imposing restrictions and those attempting to roll back these bans. Released on Wednesday, […]