CER Daily Media Clips

Your Daily News Clips for July, 22 2021

CER Daily Media Clips for July 22, 2021

House Democrats call for cutting federal funding for charter schools

Jul 22, 2021 | CNN | charter schools | National

A small provision tucked into a massive federal budget proposal put forth by the House Appropriations Committee would cut money for charter schools by $40 million and could potentially limit many charter schools from receiving federal funds altogether.

Marking 30 Years of Educational Choice and Innovation

Jul 22, 2021 | ReDefinED | charter schools | National

This year marks the 30th anniversary of passage of the nation’s first charter school law, a movement that has benefited Arizona perhaps more than any other state.

Charter schools enroll fewer students with disabilities, get less funding, report finds

Jul 22, 2021 | EdSource | charter schools | National

Charter schools are less likely to enroll students with disabilities, and in general they receive less funding for those students, according to a report released Wednesday.

Opinion: Provision in federal spending bill jeopardizes charter school funding

Jul 22, 2021 | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | charter schools | States, South, Georgia

When looking at a map of charter schools in Georgia, the overwhelming majority are located in places like the cities of Atlanta and Savannah as well as the counties of DeKalb and Clayton. The student population in these communities are majority minority populations with some of the lowest academic outcomes in the state.

Hawaii Schools Will Offer Distance Learning Options But With Limited Resources

Jul 22, 2021 | Civil Beat | online learning | States, West, Hawaii

The state education department said it would also partner with complex areas that don’t have the resources to offer virtual programs at this time.

Editorial: Pandora’s Box is open with online charters

Jul 22, 2021 | The Charleston Gazette-Mail | charter schools | States, South, West Virginia

Pandora’s Box is open. Many GOP legislators wanted public money for private charters, with the spiteful bonus of sticking it to the unions that represent public school teachers. They got it. What did they really win? Well, the studies say poorer education results for children in a state with the third-oldest population in the country and the largest loss of population over the past 10 years.

School districts excited for new virtual options for students in upcoming school year

Jul 22, 2021 | WIS News-10 | online learning | States, South, South Carolina

COVID numbers are increasing in South Carolina just a few weeks before students and teachers head back to the classroom. Neither Richland One nor Lexington One school districts said they have experienced a big push from families trying to move their students to virtual learning in response to those rising cases.

State Network Lets Schools Share Online Courses

Jul 22, 2021 | KUNM | online learning | States, West, New Mexico

During the pandemic, the Public Education Department required school districts to offer online learning options, but that won’t be the case this coming school year. Still, some students may prefer it. On Wednesday, the state launched a program to expand access to online classes in districts with limited resources.

Salt Lake City School District offers new online option for K-6 students

Jul 22, 2021 | Salt Lake Tribune | online learning | Towns, States, West, Utah

“One of the silver linings of the pandemic is that we learned new ways to do things and that we can be effective online,” he said. “And in fact, there are students and parents who need and/or want [school] online.

Staffing shortages, exhaustion, family vacations temper big summer-school hopes

Jul 22, 2021 | Los Angeles Times | school districts | Towns, States, West, California

The message to schools from top brass, including Gov. Gavin Newsom and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, was clear. Summer programs in 2021 should be robust. They should reach as many students as possible. And above all else, they should fun.

Virtual schooling holds silver lining for kids with autism, special needs

Jul 22, 2021 | 12 News KPNX | charter schools | Towns, States, West, Arizona

One Arizona charter school is now expanding its remote learning and offering the extra help some students may need.

Montana schools to get $3.9 million for expanding remote learning, internet access

Jul 22, 2021 | Helena Independent Record | federal budget | Towns, States, West, Montana

The state will put $3.9 million in federal coronavirus aid funding toward schools who expand their internet, technology and remote learning access.

Paterson, schools finalizing plans for $170M from federal COVID recovery program

Jul 22, 2021 | Paterson Press | federal budget | Towns, States, Northeast, New Jersey

School officials have earmarked 54% of their share of the money for facility improvements and 34% for initiatives designed to address learning loss caused by the school shutdown during the pandemic.

New private school expands to offer experiential, outdoor learning

Jul 22, 2021 | Bozeman Daily Chronicle | microschools | Towns, States, West, Montana

The new micro-school launched last year, as families adjusted to pandemic-caused changes in the world of education and started looking for flexible, independent learning options. With increasing interest and a new partnership, the school is tripling the number of students it accepts and expanding to offer full K-8 grade learning.

North Platte Public Schools considers allowing part-time students to take electives

Jul 22, 2021 | North Platte Telegraph | homeschooling | Towns, States, Midwest, Nebraska

In the interest of providing an education for all local youths, the North Platte Public Schools are considering allowing part-time students to take advantage of opportunities previously unavailable to them.

City Colleges’ Future Ready initiative to offer 60 career training programs this fall —

Jul 22, 2021 | Chicago Sun-Times | workforce development | Towns, States, Midwest, Illinois

City Colleges of Chicago plans to aid adult learners this fall with Future Ready, a new initiative featuring 60 career training programs that will be made available to students at no cost.

State receives final portion of $775 million for education relief for Iowa schools

Jul 22, 2021 | KCWI 23 | federal budget | States, Midwest, Iowa

The U.S. Department of Education approved Iowa's American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plan.

Knowledge is power: Freedom School focuses on literacy and cultural enrichment

Jul 22, 2021 | Spectrum News 1 | other education issues | Towns, States, South, North Carolina

The Communities In Schools Freedom School is a summer school but not just any summer school. It motivates kids to read while focusing on cultural enrichment and feeling good about learning. This is just its second year with the program and is already seeing results.

Charter school families scramble for student transportation from all over Chatham County

Jul 22, 2021 | Savannah Morning News | charter schools | Towns, States, South, Georgia

In the priority lists for student transportation set up by the Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, one omission stands out: charter schools. SCCPSS operates five charter schools – free public schools within the district that are independently governed by boards of parents and community members, but that also receive funding from federal, state, and district sources.

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