CER Daily Media Clips

Your Daily News Clips for January, 27 2022

CER Daily Media Clips for January 27, 2022

Teachers Get Top Marks for Handling of Pandemic: Survey

Jan 27, 2022 |US News & World Report | teachers unions | National

A poll commissioned by the American Federation of Teachers shows that unions are seen by parents as a more positive force in education today than prior to the pandemic.

‘Educators are feeling overwhelmed’: Aldine ISD cancels classes for next 3 Fridays

Jan 27, 2022 |click2houston.com | other education issues | Towns, States, South, Texas

The next three Fridays will be holidays for students and planning days for staff in the Aldine Independent School District.

Commentary: Will California’s new school data system really work?

Jan 27, 2022 |Napa Valley Register | accountability | States, West, California

The system, some months in the making, will — at least theoretically — provide Californians with comprehensive data on how well their massive public education system, all the way from pre-kindergarten to college, is preparing students for productive careers.

Two KIPP Memphis schools renewed for 10 years as MSCS board unanimously flips district’s recommendat

Jan 27, 2022 |Commercial Appeal | charter schools | Towns, States, South, Tennessee

KIPP Memphis' Collegiate Elementary and Academy Middle will remain open, the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board voted Tuesday night. The district had recommended the two schools close at the end of the year due to low academic performance.

Durango School District 9-R board rejects charter school’s request for early state review

Jan 27, 2022 |Durango Herald | charter schools | Towns, States, West, Colorado

Ascent Classical Academies, the charter school business seeking to open a school in the Durango area, wanted to bypass the school district’s local chartering authority to pursue a more expeditious approval process through the state. A state statutory period allows charter schools to apply between Aug. 1 and Oct. 1.

Chicago charter school leaders press Board of Education for longer contract terms

Jan 27, 2022 |Chicago Tribune | charter schools | Towns, States, Midwest, Illinois

The Chicago Board of Education renewed contracts for five charter and two contract schools at Wednesday’s monthly meeting, with some school leaders complaining they wanted longer terms.

Lifeline Education Charter School Receives Female Diversity Award

Jan 27, 2022 |Los Angeles Sentinel | charter schools | Towns, States, West, California

Lifeline Education Charter School has earned the College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles. Schools honored with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have expanded girls’ access in AP computer science courses.

Youngkin asks General Assembly for $150 Million for charter schools

Jan 27, 2022 |Virginia's Public Radio | charter schools | States, South, Virginia

Governor Glenn Youngkin wants 20 new charter schools in his first year. He’s asking the General Assembly for a judgment amendment putting $150 million dollars towards 20 charter schools, which are publicly-funded but privately-run.

Buffalo Public Schools upbeat about state budget, approve charter school and Metro Bus plans

Jan 27, 2022 |WBFO | charter schools | Towns, States, Northeast, New York

Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Kriner Cash was upbeat Wednesday evening, after testifying virtually before the fiscal committees of the state legislature about Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed increase in school aid to local districts, like Buffalo.

Public school advocates among those with objections to Ricketts’ COVID relief spending plan

Jan 27, 2022 |Omaha World-Herald | federal budget | States, Midwest, Nebraska

A proposal that attracted some opposition would send money to low-income families affected by learning loss. The pilot program would allow families to put that money toward private school or toward resources like tutoring and digital-learning subscriptions.

Florida GOP lawmakers vow to expand school choice at Capitol rally in Tallahassee

Jan 27, 2022 |Tallahassee Democrat | school choice | States, South, Florida

Lawmakers touted the success of last year's session when they changed the parameters for the Family Empowerment Scholarship. Its income eligibility was adjusted to $100,000 for a family of four. Family Empowerment Scholarships allow students to receive vouchers to attend private or charter schools instead of the public school they are zoned for.

Column: Abbott Flirts With Endorsing School Vouchers

Jan 27, 2022 |Austin Chronicle | school choice | States, South, Texas

As for Abbott, the governor has said in past sessions he would sign any school choice bill that came to his desk. But when it came down to Abbott's actual speech on a parents' bill of rights last Thursday in Lewisville, Abbott did not lead with a school choice message.

A for Arizona launches $6M grants for innovative public schools

Jan 27, 2022 |KGUN 9 | innovation | States, West, Arizona

A for Arizona has launched a $6 million grant opportunity today to help Arizona public schools recreate programs that provide influential results for students.

Teacher-parent partnerships: An approach to improve students outcomes in school

Jan 27, 2022 |Columbia Missourian | innovation | States, Midwest, Missouri

“I was surprised to find that teachers don’t get a lot of specific training related to working with families,” Smith said. The realization sparked his and four other researchers’ interest in building a training and consultation model called Supporting Teachers in Engaging Parents to help teachers effectively work with families to improve their children’s educational outcomes.

These Indiana schools are the most chosen by parents

Jan 27, 2022 |FOX 59 | school choice | States, Midwest, Indiana

For Anita Silverman, this gave her the ability to send her children to schools to address their specific needs. She is a mother to six children, each with their own unique skills, qualities and comfort zones.

School choice is the most democratic way to fund education

Jan 27, 2022 |Anchorage Daily News | school choice | States, West, Alaska

It’s no secret that Alaska’s educational system leaves much to be desired. We’re in the lowest five states for standardized test scores but in the top five states for the amount we spend on education. Something is not adding up. It’s not fair to point the blame on teachers, administrators, or even school board members. There is something in our system that is fundamentally flawed, and it’s time to look for more innovative strategies to better serve Alaska students.

Opinion: Teachers unions’ nonsensical fight against school choice hurts students, families

Jan 27, 2022 |The Detroit News | teachers unions | Towns, States, Midwest, Michigan

Nearly two years after the initial school closures in March 2020, some districts still refuse to open their doors for business. Detroit public schools will not reopen until at least Monday. Flint public schools are now indefinitely closed for in-person learning.

New legislation could give Tennessee schools 10 days for virtual learning each year

Jan 27, 2022 |Nashville Tennessean | online learning | States, South, Tennessee

A new bill filed by two Republican lawmakers this week could give schools the option to offer virtual or remote instruction in the event of extreme weather or serious outbreaks of illness.

A bill would let Kansas schools shift to online learning, but it may not get far

Jan 27, 2022 |KAKE | online learning | States, Midwest, Kansas

As a growing number of Kansas schools cancel classes because of COVID outbreaks or staff shortages, one lawmaker wants to let districts avoid shutdowns by using online learning.

Teachers organization vows to kill transparency bill

Jan 27, 2022 |KUTV | teachers unions | States, West, Utah

The proposal would require instructors to disclose virtually everything they teach in class. It also includes a provision that would allow for parents or students to sue a school district if they believe that a teacher or district has failed to follow the provisions of the bill if it becomes law.

Column: Enrollment in NYC public schools drops again

Jan 27, 2022 |New York Post | enrollment | Towns, States, Northeast, New York

Mayor Eric Adams and Chancellor David Banks have inherited a school system that is shrinking rapidly, particularly in the elementary grades. But it’s not necessarily bad news — if they take the opportunity it provides to better serve students.

Parents, educators react to Horry County Schools possibly closing its virtual school

Jan 27, 2022 |myhorrynews.com | online learning | Towns, States, South, South Carolina

On Monday, the curriculum committee of HCS announced that the district may close the HCS K-12 Virtual program, which began in the fall of 2020 after COVID-19 forced the district to offer virtual instruction beyond the part-time Flex program.

‘Don’t take the choice away’: Md. parents rally to keep virtual learning as an option

Jan 27, 2022 |WJLA | online learning | Towns, States, South, Maryland

“I think you give parents a choice. I think that’s the bottom line. You don’t take the choice away from parents on how to protect their children,” says Wood.

Pennsylvania is the nation’s ‘cyber charter capital,’ with funding and oversight c

Jan 27, 2022 |Philadelphia Inquirer | online learning | States, Northeast, Pennsylvania

Enrollment in cyber charters grew faster in Pennsylvania last year than in any other state, according to the PA Charter Performance Center.

West Contra Costa teachers threaten strike for more protections against COVID

Jan 27, 2022 |Mercury News | teachers unions | Towns, States, West, California

The union’s nearly 1,500 certified staff have been authorized to call a strike Friday if demands are not met

Mostly educators of color could face termination due to vaccine mandate, Boston Teachers Union says

Jan 27, 2022 |The Boston Globe | other education issues | Towns, States, Northeast, Massachusetts

Boston Public Schools, already struggling to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of its students, could lose dozens of educators of color when the city’s new employee vaccine mandate takes effect Monday, according to the Boston Teachers Union.

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