CER Daily Media Clips

Your Daily News Clips for November, 30 2021

CER Daily Media Clips for November 30, 2021

Springfield parents hopeful about The Discovery Center’s chances of winning $1 million grant

Nov 30, 2021 |FOX 4 | innovation | Towns, States, Midwest, Missouri

One nonprofit in Springfield has earned a shot at $1million after not giving up during tough times. The Discovery Center is being recognized as one of the top 20 most promising educational institutions in the country.

Soaring Real Estate Prices, Vocal Opponents Complicate School Site Search (CER in the news)

Nov 30, 2021 |Education Next | charter schools | National

As of last year, 45 states and the District of Columbia offered some form of financial support for charter school facilities. Dozens of states now have provisions where charter schools have free or below-market-price access to vacant public school facilities.

School Closures Tick Up as COVID-19 Caseloads Wear Down Students, Staff

Nov 30, 2021 |US News & World Report | other education issues | National

Schools are succumbing to continued COVID-19 case loads, staff shortages and mental health crises among educators and students.

Williams: Schools are More Likely to Do What’s Easiest for Them If No One’s Watching.

Nov 30, 2021 |The 74 | accountability | National

As schools face an array of challenges, distractions, and pressures this fall, data from these assessments can provide critical leverage for focusing their attention — and policymakers’ — on prioritizing the needs of persistently marginalized students most harmed by the pandemic.

‘My kid is suffering.’ Parents frustrated with virtual learning at N.J. school hit by Id

Nov 30, 2021 |The Star-Ledger | online learning | Towns, States, Northeast, New Jersey

After already spending a year learning remotely during the pandemic, students and educators at the middle and high school went back to the same virtual pattern after the town was rocked by the remnants of Ida, which tore through the school building causing damage that was equal to half the district’s yearly operating budget.

Wisconsin pandemic aid plan hasn’t gotten federal approval, leaving some school districts in l

Nov 30, 2021 |WUWM | federal budget | States, Midwest, Wisconsin

In May, Republicans in charge of Wisconsin’s Joint Committee on Finance voted to send $114 million in federal stimulus money only to public schools that were open in-person for most of last school year. They said it was a reward for districts that “did the right thing.

For the first time, more K-12 students are attending charters than Kansas City Public Schools

Nov 30, 2021 |KCUR | charter schools | Towns, States, Midwest, Missouri

Of the more than 26,500 K-12 students who attended school within Kansas City's boundaries, a slight majority attends one of 20 charter schools.

New ‘Wyoming Classical Academy’ public charter school proposed to serve Casper and Mills

Nov 30, 2021 |Oil City News | charter schools | Towns, States, West, Wyoming

City of Mills Community Development Director Sabrina Kemper on Monday shared information about an u-coming open house for a proposed charter school that would aim to serve students from Mills and Casper.

‘Part of the change’: Liberty STEAM Charter Executive Director Khalil Graham

Nov 30, 2021 |Sumter Item | charter schools | Towns, States, South, South Carolina

From high school dropout to promoting excellence as a standard in K-12 education. From poverty and rough neighborhoods in Brooklyn, New York, to creating opportunities for students.

New Yorkers shouldn’t have to pay SEVEN TIMES the cost for their schools as other cities

Nov 30, 2021 |New York Post | school funding | Towns, States, Northeast, New York

New Yorkers know better than anyone, everything costs more here. But seven times more? Alas, yes — at least if you’re talking about public-construction projects. The latest example: PS 33 in The Bronx, vs. a similar-sized school just across the Hudson in Jersey City, NJ.

New charter school focused on BIPOC community to open in east Portland

Nov 30, 2021 |KATU | charter schools | Towns, States, West, Oregon

A new charter school focused on the BIPOC community is coming to the east side of Portland. HOLLA School will be housed in the Rockwood Boys and Girls Club.

Va. public school enrollment below pre-pandemic levels

Nov 30, 2021 |Washington Post | enrollment | States, South, Virginia

Last year, 44,000 students left the state’s public schools, The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported. Even after the state mandated reopening schools for five days a week, the number of students lagged by 46,000 students this year, compared to 2019.

Panel OKs petitions creating student scholarships that opponents say amount to vouchers

Nov 30, 2021 |The Detroit News | school choice | States, Midwest, Michigan

An effort to create a controversial education scholarship program giving contributors a tax break on donations could start collecting signatures in the next week or two after winning technical approvals Mondayfrom the Board of State Canvassers.

Editorial: California education dollars must be targeted for real change

Nov 30, 2021 |Marin Independent Journal | school funding | States, West, California

It’s been eight years since then-Gov. Jerry Brown restructured California’s school funding formulas to direct billions of dollars to the state’s neediest students.

Tennessee high school graduation rates down for second consecutive year

Nov 30, 2021 |WZTV | accountability | States, South, Tennessee

High school graduation rates are down in Tennessee for the second year in a row. New data from the Department of Education shows 88.7% of seniors graduated on time in the 2020-2021 school year, down from 89.6% the prior year.

How much are Houston-area schools spending to help kids who’ve fallen behind?

Nov 30, 2021 |KHOU-11 | federal budget | Towns, States, South, Texas

More than $1.8 million in federal ESSER III funds have been allocated to 94 local charter schools and school districts in and around Houston.

Teachers Too Busy With Basics to Apply for Innovative Learning Grants

Nov 30, 2021 |NBC DFW | innovation | Towns, States, South, Texas

The district's education foundation has raised money for teachers to apply for grants to do innovative projects in the classroom but the teachers haven't applied for the cash.

Local Charter School Helps Give Family a New Start

Nov 30, 2021 | YES! Weekly | charter schools | Towns, States, South, North Carolina

We feel great with the way Phoenix pays attention to details, specifically how they see the potential in each kid.” He continues, “They push the kids to go beyond their capabilities, always pushing the kids to go the extra mile.

Opinion: New scholarship program, push by parents point path forward for more Missouri school choice

Nov 30, 2021 |Missouri Times | school choice | States, Midwest, Missouri

Vanquished Virginia ex-Gov. Terry McAuliffe learned the hard way what principals, PTA parents, and classroom moms have long known: When it comes to education, underestimate parents at your own peril.

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