Ga. charter school operator stole $1.2 million
We've known charter schools can become corrupt more easily than traditional public schools because oversight regulations are relaxed.
News & Issues
Court steps into an IL medical marijuana case
Even in states with medical marijuana use approved, students still can't take those prescriptions to school. An IL judge stepped in.
At least 2 dead in Ky. school shooting
There's been another shooting at a high school, this time in W. Kentucky. 14 shot, a boy and girl, both 15, died.
Former Md. dist. supt. indicted for perjury
The former supt. of Baltimore Co. Public Schools in Md. has been indicted on charges that he failed to disclose supplemental income.
Some Hereford seniors buy drugs for sophomores
Getting e-cigarettes and other illegal drugs is too easy, esp. if one of your older classmates is willing to buy them for you.
Federal government shutdown in 3rd day
Congress has plans in the works, but the federal government remains shut down until they can approve an actual deal.
A big online charter school is folding in Ohio
A huge online charter school will shut its doors in Ohio, leaving ~12k students scrambling to find other educational options.
Delinquent behaviors reduced by diversity, inclusion
By looking at delinquent behavior among students, a new study out of Calif. suggests it's important to recruit (and keep) minority teachers.
N.H. voucher bill passes the state House
Vouchers are on their way in New Hampshire, as the state House comfortably approved a voucher bill earlier this month. Now it goes to the Senate.
Another data breach, this time in New York
Personal data about dozens of New York students was compromised by a former employee of one of the state's vendors for testing.