CER Daily Media Clips

CER Daily Media Clips for July 5, 2022

What the Biden administration’s new rules for charter schools say

Jul 5, 2022 |Washington Post | charter schools, school funding | National

The Biden administration is moving to overhaul the federal Charter School Program with new rules finalized last week that make it harder for for-profit organizations to win taxpayer money and require greater transparency and accountability for grant applicants.

Opinion | Virginia Breaks the School-Choice Barrier

Jul 5, 2022 |Wall Street Journal | parent choice, school choice, school innovation | National, States, South, Virginia

Parents haven’t let up in their push for greater school choice, and Virginia reflects the growing momentum. The state’s latest budget includes funding for new flexible public schools meant to meet the demand for alternatives.

Interest Rates Are Going Up to Fight Inflation. Schools May Feel the Pain Either Way

Jul 5, 2022 |Education Week | budget, school districts, school funding | National

School district leaders hope the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate hikes will provide fiscal relief as they strain to keep up with persistent inflation—but some also will find that the interest rate hikes only deepen their problems.

Time to Pull the Plug on Traditional Grading?

Jul 5, 2022 |Education Next | learning, teachers | National

Supporters of mastery-based grading say it could promote equity.

Summer learning helps students combat learning losses after COVID pandemic

Jul 5, 2022 |Crossville Chronicle | summer learning, virtual learning | States, South, Tennessee

More than 700 students enrolled in the Cumberland County Schools summer learning program this year, a program aimed at combatting learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Largest teachers union: Florida is 9,000 teachers short for the upcoming school year

Jul 5, 2022 |News 4 JAX | teacher pay, teachers, teachers unions | States, South, Florida

A Florida Education Association report showed more than 9,500 teaching and support staff positions across the state of Florida are vacant.

Supreme Court decision may impact school funding in Idaho

Jul 5, 2022 |Idaho Press | private schools, school choice, school funding | States, West, Idaho

Among the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent string of far-reaching decisions was a less-discussed opinion that could pave the way for religious schools to receive public funds.

Education researchers share how SC can close achievement gap

Jul 5, 2022 |7 News WSPA | achievement, learning | States, South, South Carolina

Researchers with the University of South Carolina’s College of Education have unveiled new report that details what South Carolina can do to accomplish a ‘whole child’ approach to education.

Northwest Indiana schools get funding to help develop career pathways

Jul 5, 2022 |Lakeshore Public Radio | career technical education, higher education, school funding | States, Midwest, Indiana

Some local schools are getting funding to help connect students with high-wage, high-demand careers. The Indiana Department of Education has announced more than $57 million in Explore, Engage and Experience (3E) grants.

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