Education Secretary Betsy DeVos says she will force public school superintendents to share coronavirus rescue funds with private schools, some of which are facing ruin. By Erica L. Green May 27, 2020 WASHINGTON — Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, defiant amid criticism that she is using the coronavirus to pursue a long-sought agenda, said she would force public…
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Alabama schools given the green light for on-campus summer school programs in June
Krista Johnson, May 21, 2020 | Gov. Kay Ivey holds press conference for Coronavirus update Alabama students in grades 7-12 can go back into the classroom for summer school programs, starting June 1, following the governor’s latest move toward lessened restrictions related to containing the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday amendments to her…
Teaching remotely: Long days for teachers as they work to connect with students
Janelle Retka, May 20, 2020 Teaching in Washington state has moved online, at least for the duration of the school year, as campuses remain closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. That leaves educators looking for creative ways to connect with 55,000 K-12 students in Yakima County and guide them through coursework.ADVERTISING Several weeks into…
Painful cuts coming to public school funding from coronavirus impact
FOX 2 – Public schools rely on state funding primarily from sales tax and Michigan businesses are struggling to sell things at the moment. School districts find themselves planning for a future with less money and costly problems to solve. Right now school districts across the state are bracing for impact they know cuts are coming due…
Gwinnett reverses decision to order teachers, staff to work on site
The reversal of Gwinnett’s back-to-school order for teachers and other staff was issued Wednesday after the public outcry from teachers and district workers. The objections were contained in thousands of calls, emails, texts and social media posts to journalists at The Atlanta Journal Constitution; an online petition to school board members; and a letter to…
Cuomo Says New York Schools Will Stay Closed For Rest of Academic Year
© Getty Images BY MARTY JOHNSON – 05/01/20 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced Friday that New York state public schools would not resume in-person teaching for the remainder of the school year as the state continues to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. “Given the current situation, K-12 schools and college facilities will remain closed for the rest of…
State releases latest grades for schools on Next Generation test; look up your school here
By JACQUELINE RABE JAN 31, 2020 | The state education department handed out a zero-to-100 grade to every public school and district in the state on Thursday — and the majority of them earned a better grade than last year. The Next Generation report card takes into account more than a dozen measures, including standardized test scores,…
Chicago Teachers Strike: City reaches deal with SEIU, talks to resume with Chicago Teachers Union; classes canceled Monday
By ABC7 Eyewitness News Team Coverage 10-28-19 CHICAGO (WLS) — Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Sunday night that a tentative deal has been reached with members of SEIU Local 73, however talks continue to stall with the Chicago Teachers Union as the end of the two weekslong strike remains out of sight. SEIU Local 73 represents CPS support…
Many parents are confused about how public education now works in New Orleans, report says
BY DELLA HASSELLE OCT 27, 2019 – 5:00 PM Phylisha Dannel is helped applying online for schools for her kids by Norma Martinez and Latonya Mornay, of EnrollNOLA, during the Urban League of Louisiana’s Schools Expo 2017 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Saturday, February 4, 2017. People browse the booths during the…
Elizabeth Warren’s public schools plan calls for increased teacher pay, free lunch for all students
Kim Norvell, Oct. 21, 2019 U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren plans to invest $800 billion in public schools to ensure all students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade can have equal access to quality education, she announced Monday. Warren, a former special education teacher, proposes reducing states’ reliance on property taxes to fund education, fighting against segregation,…
Standing Strong for Public Education! 