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Florida takes the lead on school choice. Here’s why other states should follow.
5+ hour, 52+ min ago (645+ words) (The Daily Signal) "NationalSchool ChoiceWeek highlights the education options available to students across the United States. In Florida, we celebrate the historic action to" (The Daily Signal) "NationalSchool ChoiceWeek highlights the education options available to students across the United States....
Attorneys review Chicago Teachers Union audits following congressional request
5+ hour, 55+ min ago (534+ words) (The Center Square) " The Chicago Teachers Union says it has complied with a U.S. House committee's request to release financial audits, but attorneys challenging the union in court say they are still reviewing the documents. On Oct. 8, 2024, the Liberty Justice Center…...
West Virginia districts slammed for ‘systemic failure’ in financial mismanagement, safety violations, academics
5+ hour, 56+ min ago (362+ words) The analysis, released Jan. 20 by the'Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy, revealed "major financial violations, including a $3.4 million kickback scheme in Boone County and misuse of federal COVID relief and nutrition funds in Upshur County," according to the news article....
School choice momentum builds for 2026 as advocates eye expansions; National School Choice Week underway
7+ hour, 51+ min ago (1067+ words) School choice has grown'by leaps and bounds'over the past six years, but the fight for educational freedom will continue boldly in 2026, advocates say.'National School Choice Week is Jan. 25-31, with events in various states. While they are not expecting another…...
At least half the states will adopt school choice, McMahon predicts
8+ hour, 11+ min ago (284+ words) (The Daily Signal) "Secretary of Education Linda McMahon expects half of U.S. states to opt in to education freedom initiatives. "I think we'll get at least to 25 and hopefully more," she told The Daily Signal in an exclusive interview. McMahon said…...
Tim Tebow vouches for school choice, recounts experience with dyslexia
10+ hour, 35+ min ago (335+ words) Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow told a Mississippi audience last week that school choice is vital because children are'different'and education should reflect this'reality.' Tebow spoke at the fifth annual Empower Mississippi Solutions Summit in Jackson. He addressed faith,'family'and the…...
Florida weighs constitutional amendment to protect religion in schools
10+ hour, 49+ min ago (450+ words) House Joint Resolution 583" and its Senate" The Florida Legislature is considering a constitutional amendment to protect religious expression in public schools. House Joint Resolution 583" and its Senate counterpartS1104" would amend the Florida State Constitution to say public schools "may not discriminate…...
Virginia Democrats move to embed ‘transgender and queer’ history across kids’ curriculum
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (214+ words) (Daily Caller News Foundation) " Virginia Democrats have proposed a bill to permanently embed and test "inclusive history," including racial and LGBTQ+ topics, in children's classrooms across the state. If enacted, Virginia's Board of Education must "adopt and enforce policies" requiring…...
As student achievement declines, report shows NEA funnels millions to social justice causes, supports anti-ICE protest
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (241+ words) (The Sentinel) " An'investigation'by a nonpartisan watchdog group has uncovered millions of dollars in union funds spent by the National Education Association (NEA) on'far-left" (The Sentinel) " An'investigation'by a nonpartisan watchdog group has uncovered millions of dollars in union funds spent by…...
Midwestern homeschool conference to celebrate ‘richness’ of simplicity in teaching methods, 40-year anniversary
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (350+ words) It's easy to get caught up in the mentality that we've got to add more: we must do more, we must get more, and our children must study more," writes Sonya Shafer, one of the'event's featured speakers, for her workshop…...