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Democrat Rob Sand Challenges Iowa School Vouchers
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat, is running for governor with a focus on school vouchers and education savings accounts. The article highlights his
Oklahoma NAEP Decline: Charter Schools Excel
A University of Oklahoma report shows the state fell to 48th on NAEP rankings from mid-pack in the 1990s. Declines occurred in fourth- and eighth-grade
Oklahoma Schools Rank 48th Nationally on NAEP
Oklahoma ranks 48th in the country on NAEP assessments. The state aims to boost academics by strengthening teacher preparation and increasing classroom time. The report
Christian Colleges Close Amid Illinois Challenges
Several Illinois Christian colleges have closed, merged, relocated, or stopped new admissions in recent years. The changes stem from an increasingly difficult operating environment for
Oklahoma School Boosts Kids to Grade-Level Reading
Frederick Elementary in rural southwestern Oklahoma places over half of incoming third graders in a literacy intervention program. By the end of the school year,
New Presidents at Clemson, Northwestern and Other Universities
Several universities including Clemson and Northwestern appointed new presidents last month. Some leadership departures occurred amid institutional tensions. The changes represent ongoing shifts in higher
School Leaders: Don’t Censor Student Journalism
The article advises school leaders against censoring controversial student journalism stories. Experts note that such actions may teach the wrong lessons, amplify issues, and expose
Florida Expands State Boards’ Power Over College Gen Ed
Florida lawmakers have passed legislation that would grant the state Board of Governors and Board of Education expanded authority to amend general education core requirements
Harvard Grad Students End 40-Day Strike
Harvard graduate students concluded a 40-day strike. Tulane University non-tenure-track faculty secured their first contract. A California community college union became the first of its
Auburn’s Divisive Concepts Form Sparks Campus Chaos
Auburn University required faculty to sign a form attesting that their teaching did not endorse divisive concepts related to race and gender. The mandate led
Texas Tech Faculty Alter Courses on Race, Sex Policies
An unscientific faculty survey at Texas Tech found that half of respondents altered course content on race and sex without explicit requests. The changes followed
NY Union Pushes AI and Screen Bans for Young Students
The New York State United Teachers union passed a resolution calling for bans on screens for young learners and restrictions on AI chatbots and student-facing