NLRB rules charter schools aren’t public schools
Two charter schools, one in NY, one in Pa., should be treated as private corporations under federal labor laws.
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H.S. girl stabbed on a bus in Texarkana
A high school girl was stabbed on a bus Thursday in Texarkana, giving us an opportunity to consider school bus safety initiatives everywhere.
Hurricane Hermine threatens Fla., Ga., Carolina
Hurricane Hermine threatens the southeast coast of the US Thursday night and through Saturday. Several closures and cancellations.
Elite school sexual assault survivor launches site
A student who was sexually assaulted is speaking up and launching a website to stand with other victims of sexual assault on school campuses.
Fla. judge: Tests alone can’t hold 3rd graders back
A Fla. judge has ruled that the Bush-era law requiring 3rd graders to pass a reading test is no good.
More students take ACT, but scores drop a little
ACT participation is up a little, achievement of the college-readiness benchmark on the test is down a little. Some state data is released.
Mass., Ohio led in 2015-16 school bomb threats
Even for a false alarm, the response to bomb threats at school can disrupt school routines and threaten safety.
Comedian John Oliver says charters are corrupt
Charter schools were the butt of jokes by comedian John Oliver. Much of his criticism is well earned, as charters are barely accountable.
Kan. Supreme Court orders equity in school funding
Kansas funded its schools equitably, but there is still a need in the state to challenge the notion that tax cuts lead to prosperity.
Young people can resolve conflict without violence
Education Week published an op-ed written by directors of the U. of Chicago Crime Lab. What if we taught teens, in health class, to resist violence?