Baltimore’s Renaissance Academy will continue
A troubled high school in Baltimore will remain open, thanks to strong and loving feedback from students and the community. And $1 million in cash.
School News
3 studies show poor academic results for vouchers
A few remarkable studies show that students in 3 states who receive vouchers do worse than their voucher-eligible peers who remain in public schools.
Orlando schools hide students who drop out
Schools in Orlando appear to be gaming the system in order to keep letter grades for the high schools high, even though students aren't being served.
Trump might scrap transgender directive
The Trump administration might issue a new transgender bathroom directive for schools. Trans advocates are upset; conservatives are happy.
New Trier to conduct racism workshops for students
A few people say a day of seminars and workshops at a predominantly white school near Chicago doesn't include enough "conservative" voice.
Sticks and stones at the president’s motorcade
Violence distracts our national focus away from more important matters, like a bill now in the US House that will voucher-ize the nation's schools.
For now, Presidents’ Day is a Md. school holiday
A Md. bill would make 2 current state-mandated school holidays optional, making it a little easier for schools to start after Labor Day.
Judge denies Chicago’s ‘right’ to elected school board
A lawsuit by a former IL gov. and a few residents seeks to have the courts order the city of Chicago to have an elected school board.
Kids worse off in Ohio online charters
Bigger results now coming in show that online or virtual charter schools do not provide an effective education for students, here in Ohio.
Student charged in sex assault at Friends School
One of the best ways to stop sexual assaults is to encourage students to talk about the subject, even though it may be painful at times.