Gallup Poll Reveals Americans’ Plummeting Confidence in Public Schools
Americans have soured on public schools, but there are alternatives. Americans have soured on public schools. That’s the takeaway from Gallup polling results released earlier this month showing that Americans’ confidence in public schools is at a low point, with only 26 percent of respondents indicating a “Great deal/Fair amount” of confidence in that institution. […]
Pennsylvania charter schools hit hard in proposed funding formula
A bill that would change the state’s public school funding formula passed the House on Monday, sparking both jubilation and confusion among lawmakers. Supporters call the plan a victory for students whose education has been denied due to economic inequality, but critics point out that 64 of the bill’s 87 pages are focused on cutting […]
GOP lawmakers want legislative auditors to review Milwaukee Public Schools’ finances
Republicans in the Wisconsin General Assembly don’t want Gov. Tony Evers to squander the opportunity to take a closer look at the shortcomings of Milwaukee Public Schools. Evers recently called for an audit of MPS operations and instruction. “Today, I propose to go two steps further with two important goals: first, to audit the entirety […]
Louisiana moves forward with plan to hold schools accountable with new grading system
Louisiana is preparing to hold K-12 schools accountable by overhauling their grading system to raise achievement standards. A state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education committee approved a new grading plan on Tuesday, with a full board vote set for Wednesday, a state Department of Education spokesperson told the Washington Examiner. While a similar measure failed […]
Landmark bill targets hidden foreign funds in schools as officials warn of CCP influence
Exclusive: A new House bill introduced Friday seeks to require parents to be notified about curriculum sourced or funded from abroad as a condition of their children’s schools receiving federal aid. The issue has grown in importance in recent months as states such as Oklahoma have sought to weaken the influence of “Confucius Classrooms” and […]
Biden’s border crisis is ‘wreaking havoc’ on K-12 schools, says top GOP lawmaker
While crime and housing issues often come to the forefront of debates about illegal immigration, a leading Republican lawmaker said this week that the impact illegal immigration has on public schools and students is being mistakenly overlooked. Rep. Aaron Bean (R-Fla.), chairman of the House Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education, said in a lengthy interview […]
First on Fox: How the migrant crisis overwhelmed DC public schools
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Donald Trump Spotlights Migration’s Adverse Effect on K-12 Schools
Speaking for the first time since his conviction in a New York court, President Donald Trump highlighted the negative impact President Joe Biden’s border crisis is having on America’s primary and secondary schools. Speaking at Trump Tower in New York City, the former president slammed Biden for the ongoing border crisis and the dire consequences […]
Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Bill Maher schools lefty comic on the politics of Jew hatred
Fox News’ “Antisemism Exposed” newsletter brings you stories about rising anti-Semitic bigotry in the U.S. and around the world. Today’s Newsletter: – Bill Maher clashes with Jewish actress who says anti-Semitism comes from the right: “No, it doesn’t.”– Former ‘Jeopardy!’ host says defending Israel while being liberal is a ‘real challenge’– Grand Marshal of the […]
Florida schools are closing, but not everyone blames school choice
Enrollment in Florida’s public schools is declining, but experts are divided on how much of the blame is on the state’s school choice program. Several districts in the state have closed schools as attendance drops and thousands of students flock to private schools or home-learning options. Some experts see the change as a natural outcome […]