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May 6, 2021 | WJLA | teachers unions |
National
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have received criticism after a report from the New York Post accused the American Federation of Teachers of having too much influence in the CDC’s guidance for reopening schools. The report details emails between the AFT and the CDC ahead of the guidelines announcement.
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May 6, 2021 | Associated Press | federal policy |
National
President Joe Biden has met his goal of having most elementary and middle schools open for full, in-person learning in his first 100 days, according to new survey data, but the share of students choosing to return has continued to lag far behind. Read More...
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Improvements in the reopening landscape overshadow a stubborn racial gap in which more than half of students of color are still receiving a remote-only education.
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May 6, 2021 | New York Post | teachers unions |
National
House Republicans are demanding the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explain its relationship with teachers unions — and whether they have influenced its guidance on school reopenings — following a report in The Post. Read More...
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May 6, 2021 | The 74 | higher education |
National
But where we continue to be most confused and dishonest is around what constitutes success for students who leave high school and go straight into the workforce. Read More...
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May 6, 2021 | Savannah Morning News | school choice |
States, South, Georgia
Legislature's reluctance to enact measures to expand educational options, such as private school vouchers, is harming Georgia children. Read More...
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May 6, 2021 | The Columbus Dispatch | school choice |
States, Midwest, Ohio
Any Ohio kid would be eligible for a voucher to cover part of the cost of their private school tuition if a bill introduced by House Republicans becomes law. Read More...
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May 6, 2021 | Chicago Sun-Times | teachers unions |
Towns, States, Midwest, Illinois
Jackson is right that many CPS teachers and CTU members don’t agree with the hard-line positions the teachers’ union is taking, or with the union leaders’ harsh rhetoric. I am one of the many who agree with Jackson that the current confrontational relationship between CTU bosses, the mayor and the CPS brass is not sustainable or effective. Our students depend on all sides to find meaningful solutions to complex educational problems.
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May 6, 2021 | Washington Examiner | other education issues |
States, West, California
Most of California’s approximately 6 million students, grades K-12, have not been in the classroom since March 2020 due to COVID-19. Indeed, Gov. Gavin Newsom has come under significant pressure to get California’s public schools open. Read More...
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May 6, 2021 | WLNY | charter schools |
Towns, States, Northeast, New York
A charter school in the Bronx is celebrating the graduating class of 2021. All 65 seniors have been accepted to colleges. Read More...
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May 6, 2021 | WITF | charter schools |
States, Northeast, Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Charter Appeals Board (CAB) has become a political battleground in a larger fight between Gov. Tom Wolf and state GOP leaders over executive appointees. Read More...
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May 6, 2021 | New Jersey Spotlight | remote learning |
States, Northeast, New Jersey
Entering the homestretch of the school year, Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday upped the pressure on schools to reopen to students this spring, publicly calling out the last of the districts and charter schools that have stayed all-remote. Read More...
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May 6, 2021 | News Journal | charter schools |
Towns, States, South, Delaware
We must take a hard look at our summer schools and programs, their purpose and design them in a way that puts student learning unapologetically front and center. At Freire Charter School Wilmington, we are pushing ourselves to create summer opportunities and give the power back to students by focusing on the F.A.C.T.S. Read More...
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May 6, 2021 | News Tribune | school choice |
States, Midwest, Missouri
From school choice proposals to new teacher certification requirements, the Missouri House and Senate introduced a slew of education bills this session. Read More...
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May 6, 2021 | VT Digger | school choice |
States, Northeast, Vermont
A spate of national and state-level court rulings have been clear: States, including Vermont, cannot discriminate against religious entities when doling out public subsidies, including taxpayer-funded school vouchers. But can those schools then discriminate against their own students? Read More...
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May 6, 2021 | WBUR | accountability |
States, Northeast, Massachusetts
New statewide school attendance data show the percentage of students deemed chronically absent was up so far this pandemic-disrupted school year, as compared to the last three academic years, with rates soaring among English learners, economically disadvantaged students, and students with disabilities. Read More...
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May 6, 2021 | Greenville News | online learning |
States, South, South Carolina
South Carolina schools could see a drop in state funding next year if districts allow too many students to opt for virtual classes in the fall. Read More...
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May 6, 2021 | Cleveland Plain Dealer | other education issues |
Towns, States, Midwest, Ohio
Whether their children are in traditional public, charter or private schools, most Cleveland residents think highly of their kids’ teachers and school staff, according to a new survey. Read More...
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May 6, 2021 | WHYY | charter schools |
States, Northeast, Pennsylvania
Superintendents from across Pennsylvania gathered Wednesday afternoon to call for changes to the state’s charter school laws. The advocacy comes as the financial pressure on districts has increased due to a significant boost in charter school enrollment during the pandemic. Read More...
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