Tag: public schools
Virginia homeschool numbers trend upward, spark oversight debate
Richmond's central Monroe Park, frequented by students and families alike. (Photo by Zainab Sesay/VCU Capital News Service)By Zainab…
Maine group calls for easing rules on charter schools
(The Center Square) — Maine's charter schools cost less money and have higher academic standards than traditional public…
Educators say Oklahoma’s school cellphone ban has been a ‘game changer’
Students sit at desks in an English language arts classroom at Dove Science Academy in Warr Acres on…
Most federal education funding for New Hampshire safe from shutdown, commissioner says
Education Commissioner Caitlin Davis, shown here during her confirmation hearing in July, said on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025,…
What’s the difference between charter schools and traditional public schools in Ohio?
A large portion of K-12 students in Ohio choose to attend charter schools compared to other states.Ohio has…
Who is Ryan Walters? Look back on five of his biggest actions as Oklahoma’s top educator
Over the last two years, Oklahoma state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters has attracted national attention to the state…
Ryan Walters resigning as Oklahoma state schools superintendent
Republican state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters says he is resigning his elected post to become the chief executive…
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:…