In Florida, a growing number of students are attending schools outside their designated attendance zones. At Moreland’s Alternative Educational Academy in Pompano Beach, kindergartners express confidence and enthusiasm for their school environment. This confidence stems from the efforts of Karen Moreland-Alford, a former educator who founded the Christian K-12 school, expanding its enrollment to nearly...
ProPublica journalists considered an experiment: how easy is it to establish a private school? They were curious about the limited regulations surrounding these institutions as private schools rapidly expand across the nation. Unlike educators, they lacked formal training, sparking an investigation into state policies on school ownership and funding. Motivation and Background Various cases inspired...
Early data from recent surveys indicate a significant decline in public contentment with the country’s education system. Satisfaction rates have fallen by nearly 20 points since 2024. This trend highlights growing concerns over the quality and effectiveness of K-12 education in the U.S. Mark Twain humorously commented on the challenges of education governance over a...
This fall, colleges in the U.S. are welcoming the third cohort admitted since the Supreme Court ended race-conscious admissions. As the effects of this decision start to become visible, understanding these changes becomes more challenging. A recent study discovered that the proportion of first-year students with an ‘unknown’ race or ethnicity increased from 3.3% before...
In West Virginia, a disparity exists in educational funding. Counties with greater needs receive less financial support, while those with higher property wealth get more. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of West Virginia recently filed a lawsuit. This legal action targets the unconstitutional underfunding of public schools. The case highlights a significant issue in...
As the new school year begins, educational practices face increased scrutiny. Parents and organizations are examining curricula closely. The North American Values Institute (NAVI), a nonpartisan watchdog, has raised issues with the ethnic studies course for high school seniors in Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS). NAVI claims that the course emphasizes political activism over historical education....
Nithya Raman, a Los Angeles City Councilmember and mayoral candidate, expressed strong opposition to a proposed federal rule by the Trump administration. This proposal aims to mandate English-only instruction in Head Start programs nationwide. Raman argued against this change, highlighting its potential negative impact on multilingual instruction. In Los Angeles, many children enter classrooms speaking...
On September 14, the New York State Board of Regents made a significant decision to eliminate Regents exams as a graduation requirement for high school students. This move replaces the standardized tests with a system offering multiple graduation pathways. This change mirrors decisions made by neighboring states and raises concerns about its potential effects on...
Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has called for the president of the St. Louis Board of Education to explain the dismissal of former Superintendent Millicent Borishade. This move prompts a critical question about accountability in education: Is the demand for accountability genuinely applied across the board, or is it being selectively enforced based on location,...
Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick insists the president of the St. Louis Board of Education provide an account regarding the dismissal of Millicent Borishade, the former Superintendent. This situation prompts a fundamental inquiry concerning accountability: is accountability genuinely being pursued, or is it selectively executed? Thoughts surrounding this issue highlight a crucial point. Accountability is...