Tag: public schools
ACLU, other groups sue to block Texas’ DEI ban on K-12 public schools
The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and a group of LGBTQ+ and student rights organizations are suing…
California may add new state holiday. What is Diwali and who celebrates it?
California could become the latest U.S. state to designate Diwali as an official statewide holiday.Last week the California…
Preliminary data shows Chicago Public Schools enrollment falls to historic low: report
Chicago Public Schools enrollment dipped further than last year, preliminary data shows.Chalkbeat analyzed preliminary data of the district's…
What have Oklahoma’s governor candidates said about the state’s education system?
While other leading GOP candidates for Oklahoma governor pledged to continue a campaign against the “radical left” in…
Tennessee to give more average per-pupil funding to voucher participants than public school students
Backed by students, some from private schools, Gov. Bill Lee signs his signature private school voucher law. (Photo:…
Early work underway to establish public charter schools in North Dakota
North Dakota education officials are establishing an application process for public charter schools after they were authorized by…
Judge rules that some Texas schools don’t have to display Ten Commandments in classrooms
A federal judge has ruled that several Texas school districts do not need to comply with a state…
Court Rules Texas Cannot Mandate Religious Displays In Classrooms
There’s a thin line between exposing children to ideas and forcing beliefs on them. At least, that’s what…
When do Rhode Island public schools start? Here’s the first day for every school district
As August continues, it's almost time to trade relaxing on one of the Ocean State's beaches for preparing school…
Work begins to review how Nebraska funds its 245 K-12 school districts, with possible tweaks
Superintendent Aaron Plas of Bennington Public Schools, State Sen. Eliot Bostar of Lincoln, former State Sen. Lou Ann…
New Hampshire’s DEI ban spurs lawsuit
The New Hampshire House meets to take up the two budget bills on June 26, 2025. (Photo by…
Nebraska ed board approves $80 million in fed, private funds to boost literacy
Nebraska First Lady Suzanne Pillen visits a classroom in the Educare of Omaha at Indian Hill, where a…