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The teachers union is pushing to cancel school on May 1 as Chicago public schools continue to report dismal student proficiency rates.
Published: Friday, May 1st, 2026 @ 2:53 pm By: Daily Wire
The teachers union is pushing to cancel school on May 1 as Chicago public schools continue to report dismal student proficiency rates.
 
A new study shows that scaling school choice is more cost-effective in improving public school student performance than simply increasing spending on public schools.
A new study shows that scaling school choice is more cost-effective in improving public school student performance than simply increasing spending on public schools.
 
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With the startling announcement that resources from conservative media organization PragerU will now be available to students in Florida public schools, it's time for parents to be on the lookout for what other dangerous, right-wing material their unsuspecting children may discover at school.
With the startling announcement that resources from conservative media organization PragerU will now be available to students in Florida public schools, it's time for parents to be on the lookout for what other dangerous, right-wing material their unsuspecting children may discover at school.
 
A House bill requiring North Carolina public schools to teach students a unit on the Civil Rights Movement has found widespread bipartisan support among state legislators.
A House bill requiring North Carolina public schools to teach students a unit on the Civil Rights Movement has found widespread bipartisan support among state legislators.
 
Gov. Cooper recently declared a “state of emergency for public education,” claiming Republican policies aim to “choke the life out of public education” by cutting budgets, siphoning funds, and funneling tax dollars to unaccountable private schools
Gov. Cooper recently declared a “state of emergency for public education,” claiming Republican policies aim to “choke the life out of public education” by cutting budgets, siphoning funds, and funneling tax dollars to unaccountable private schools
 
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers used his veto power as governor to increase funding for public schools for 400 years.
Published: Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 @ 12:19 am By: Daily Wire
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers used his veto power as governor to increase funding for public schools for 400 years.
 
Bipartisan Calls from 30+ School Boards and Public Education Leaders Across the State to Invest in Public Schools
Bipartisan Calls from 30+ School Boards and Public Education Leaders Across the State to Invest in Public Schools
 
An undercover video from a conservative news outlet reveals that several public school districts across North Carolina are teaching topics connected to Critical Race Theory.
An undercover video from a conservative news outlet reveals that several public school districts across North Carolina are teaching topics connected to Critical Race Theory.
 
The factors that go into grading public schools in North Carolina would change under a set of recommendations proposed by an advisory panel in the Department of Public Instruction.
The factors that go into grading public schools in North Carolina would change under a set of recommendations proposed by an advisory panel in the Department of Public Instruction.
 
Accuracy in Media released a new video earlier this week where school officials in North Carolina described how teachers and staff were still able to teach many of the CRT concepts, despite strong opposition from the public and parents.
Accuracy in Media released a new video earlier this week where school officials in North Carolina described how teachers and staff were still able to teach many of the CRT concepts, despite strong opposition from the public and parents.
 
Gov. Cooper outlines devastating impacts of Republican legislature’s schemes to give vouchers to millionaires, defund public schools and push culture wars in the classroom and urges North Carolinians to contact their legislators to protect public schools
Gov. Cooper outlines devastating impacts of Republican legislature’s schemes to give vouchers to millionaires, defund public schools and push culture wars in the classroom and urges North Carolinians to contact their legislators to protect public schools
 
Days after the deadly mass shooting at a private Christian grade school in Nashville, Tennessee’s two U.S. senators announced they will introduce legislation to fund ways to better protect public and private schools around the country.
Published: Monday, April 17th, 2023 @ 8:30 am By: Daily Wire
Days after the deadly mass shooting at a private Christian grade school in Nashville, Tennessee’s two U.S. senators announced they will introduce legislation to fund ways to better protect public and private schools around the country.
 
A bill passed through the North Carolina House Education Committee on March 28 would require public schools to offer character education in all grade levels in public schools. The intent of the program is to reduce bullying and harassment behavior.
A bill passed through the North Carolina House Education Committee on March 28 would require public schools to offer character education in all grade levels in public schools. The intent of the program is to reduce bullying and harassment behavior.
 
Last Wednesday, North Carolina House leadership released a biennial budget proposal that over the next two years would, among other things, increase spending on public schools, raise average teacher pay by more than 10%, and expand school choice.
Last Wednesday, North Carolina House leadership released a biennial budget proposal that over the next two years would, among other things, increase spending on public schools, raise average teacher pay by more than 10%, and expand school choice.
 
Rates of violent crime and other behavioral problems spiked in recent months as students returned to North Carolina public school classrooms after government-forced closures and remote learning schedules.
Rates of violent crime and other behavioral problems spiked in recent months as students returned to North Carolina public school classrooms after government-forced closures and remote learning schedules.
 
On Wednesday, N.C. Senate Republicans held a press conference introducing the Parents’ Bill of Rights. which they say would give parents more control over the direction of their child’s education and require more transparency in public schools.
On Wednesday, N.C. Senate Republicans held a press conference introducing the Parents’ Bill of Rights. which they say would give parents more control over the direction of their child’s education and require more transparency in public schools.
 
The Biden administration on Friday blasted as “incomprehensible” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s move to block a controversial African American studies course from being taught in the state’s public high schools, even as leaks revealed the course’s syllabus leans into wokeism.
The Biden administration on Friday blasted as “incomprehensible” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s move to block a controversial African American studies course from being taught in the state’s public high schools, even as leaks revealed the course’s syllabus leans into wokeism.
 
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) recently received approximately $17 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education to help meet the mental health needs of students in the state’s public schools.
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) recently received approximately $17 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education to help meet the mental health needs of students in the state’s public schools.
 
The audit found as of June 30, OSBM disbursed $740 million to state agencies, $38 million to public schools and higher education, and $524 million for employee bonuses and benefits
The audit found as of June 30, OSBM disbursed $740 million to state agencies, $38 million to public schools and higher education, and $524 million for employee bonuses and benefits
 
Since the pandemic, the sizable growth of public charter schools in North Carolina shows that parents want different choices for their children's education.
Since the pandemic, the sizable growth of public charter schools in North Carolina shows that parents want different choices for their children's education.
 
A new Civitas poll shows that North Carolina parents are concerned about the safety of students in the classroom and the politicization of public schools.
A new Civitas poll shows that North Carolina parents are concerned about the safety of students in the classroom and the politicization of public schools.
 
Have you heard the latest? Uncle Joe is attempting to appropriate billions of dollars to a program designed to mandate that CRT is taught across the nation in OUR public schools.
Published: Friday, August 12th, 2022 @ 7:14 pm By: John Lacava
Have you heard the latest? Uncle Joe is attempting to appropriate billions of dollars to a program designed to mandate that CRT is taught across the nation in OUR public schools.
 
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Published: Friday, July 15th, 2022 @ 9:12 pm By: John Steed
Thanks to the Supreme Court‘s 6-3 ruling in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, freedom of religion is protected once again — even when you enter the public schools.
Published: Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 @ 3:29 pm By: Daily Wire
Thanks to the Supreme Court‘s 6-3 ruling in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, freedom of religion is protected once again — even when you enter the public schools.
 
Last week, the North Carolina State Board of Education approved a request to begin drafting new science and healthful living standards for public schools.
Last week, the North Carolina State Board of Education approved a request to begin drafting new science and healthful living standards for public schools.
 
On Tuesday, Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the elimination of primary statewide standardized tests in public schools after this year.
Published: Wednesday, March 16th, 2022 @ 7:18 pm By: Daily Wire
On Tuesday, Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the elimination of primary statewide standardized tests in public schools after this year.
 
Jim Copland, senior fellow and director of legal policy at the Manhattan Institute, discusses House Bill 324, the state Senate’s version of a bill addressing Critical Race Theory concepts in N.C. public schools.
Jim Copland, senior fellow and director of legal policy at the Manhattan Institute, discusses House Bill 324, the state Senate’s version of a bill addressing Critical Race Theory concepts in N.C. public schools.
 
On Thursday, the new GOP Attorney General-Elect of Virginia, Jason Miyares, accompanied by Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman, announced he intended to investigate sexual assault incidents in Loudoun County Public Schools.
Published: Sunday, December 26th, 2021 @ 3:59 am By: Daily Wire
On Thursday, the new GOP Attorney General-Elect of Virginia, Jason Miyares, accompanied by Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman, announced he intended to investigate sexual assault incidents in Loudoun County Public Schools.
 
Parents in North Carolina report feeling increasingly concerned about the public schools’ efforts to usurp their parental authority on topics such as mask and COVID-19 vaccine mandates to the teaching of controversial race and gender theories.
Parents in North Carolina report feeling increasingly concerned about the public schools’ efforts to usurp their parental authority on topics such as mask and COVID-19 vaccine mandates to the teaching of controversial race and gender theories.
 
Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom held a press conference on Friday announcing that California would become the first state to mandate eligible students attending public and private schools be vaccinated against COVID-19 for in-person instruction.
Published: Thursday, October 28th, 2021 @ 2:43 am By: Daily Wire
Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom held a press conference on Friday announcing that California would become the first state to mandate eligible students attending public and private schools be vaccinated against COVID-19 for in-person instruction.
 
The Senate’s top officer is continuing to highlight his concerns about the agenda of “antiracist” summer camps and teacher workshops tied to the Durham Public Schools.
The Senate’s top officer is continuing to highlight his concerns about the agenda of “antiracist” summer camps and teacher workshops tied to the Durham Public Schools.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is launching an expanded COVID-19 screening testing program to support public, charter and private K-12 schools in protecting students and staff from the spread of COVID-19.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is launching an expanded COVID-19 screening testing program to support public, charter and private K-12 schools in protecting students and staff from the spread of COVID-19.
 
The N.C. State Board of Education has voted unanimously to switch social-distancing requirements under a “Plan A” return to public school classrooms to 3 feet rather than the previous six feet.
The N.C. State Board of Education has voted unanimously to switch social-distancing requirements under a “Plan A” return to public school classrooms to 3 feet rather than the previous six feet.
 
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson announced Tuesday, March 16, the creation of a task force dedicated to giving “students, parents, and school faculty a voice to speak out about cases of bias, inappropriate materials, or indoctrination they see or experience in public schools.”
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson announced Tuesday, March 16, the creation of a task force dedicated to giving “students, parents, and school faculty a voice to speak out about cases of bias, inappropriate materials, or indoctrination they see or experience in public schools.”
 
State lawmakers have begun a sweeping investigation of the N.C. High School Athletic Association, a move that could lead to changes on how high school sports are governed.
State lawmakers have begun a sweeping investigation of the N.C. High School Athletic Association, a move that could lead to changes on how high school sports are governed.
 
NCDHHS will be expanding access to COVID-19 rapid testing in K-12 public schools to protect students, teachers and staff from COVID-19.
Published: Monday, March 8th, 2021 @ 6:16 pm By: Stan Deatherage
NCDHHS will be expanding access to COVID-19 rapid testing in K-12 public schools to protect students, teachers and staff from COVID-19.
 
Democrats Led By Governor Cooper Continue To Delay School Reopening
Democrats Led By Governor Cooper Continue To Delay School Reopening
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is launching a pilot program to deploy COVID-19 testing in K-12 public schools to quickly identify students and staff who may have the virus to help slow its spread.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is launching a pilot program to deploy COVID-19 testing in K-12 public schools to quickly identify students and staff who may have the virus to help slow its spread.
 
After several weeks of stable COVID-19 trends and continued low virus spread in school settings, Governor Roy Cooper today announced that beginning on October 5, North Carolina public school districts and charter schools can choose to implement Plan A for elementary schools (grades K-5).
After several weeks of stable COVID-19 trends and continued low virus spread in school settings, Governor Roy Cooper today announced that beginning on October 5, North Carolina public school districts and charter schools can choose to implement Plan A for elementary schools (grades K-5).
 
Today, the North Carolina Institute for Constitutional Law requested records from Durham Public Schools in connection with DPS’s plan to operate expensive learning centers at public schools.
Today, the North Carolina Institute for Constitutional Law requested records from Durham Public Schools in connection with DPS’s plan to operate expensive learning centers at public schools.
 

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