Public School News

• School funding debates emerge in Georgia, many other states
  
  In a time when some of us do not agree on much, we can come together to improve education by investing more in our public schools for our students most in need.
  Forbes.  Monday, 3 Oct 2022.
• 19 Chicago Public Schools football players, 5 coaches disciplined after altercation at game
  
  The incident took place at the game between Morgan Park High School and Kenwood Academy.
  ABC News.  Friday, 30 Sep 2022.
• NYC Abandons De Blasio-Era Admissions Policies As Families Flee Public Schools
  
  The previous admissions policy was a random lottery
  Daily Caller.  Thursday, 29 Sep 2022.
• Majority of Florida Public Schools Cancel Classes Ahead of Hurricane Ian
  
  About 50 K-12 school districts announced that they would close, along with about 30 colleges and universities.
  New York Times.  Wednesday, 28 Sep 2022.
• How the pandemic saved one of California's smallest public schools
  
  The COVID-19 pandemic unexpectedly saved one of the smallest public schools in California, even as enrollment is plummeting elsewhere.
  Los Angeles Times.  Sunday, 25 Sep 2022.
• New Jersey first state to introduce climate change curriculum in schools
  
  New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy spoke of their public school students being the first in the country required to learn about climate change.
  ABC News.  Thursday, 22 Sep 2022.
• Elite public schools Eton and Rossall defy football banning order following the Queen's death
  
  Images have surfaced on social media appearing to show elitist public schools Eton College and Rossall School played two football matches on Saturday following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
  Daily Mail.  Monday, 12 Sep 2022.
• It's been 30 years. Here's why America still can't agree on charter schools
  
  Charter schools may help students achieve success, but some experts claim they harm traditional public schools via funding and transparency issues.
  CNBC.  Friday, 9 Sep 2022.
• Endorsement: Yes on Proposition 28. All kids deserve quality arts and music education
  
  All kids deserve the quality arts education that California promises but has failed to deliver at many of its public schools.
  Los Angeles Times.  Thursday, 8 Sep 2022.
• Seattle Public Schools cancel first day of classes amid teachers union contract negotiations
  
  Seattle Public Schools will not start school as planned on Wednesday as teachers strike. ...
  CBS News.  Wednesday, 7 Sep 2022.
• Tatler reveals the best private schools in Britain
  
  The British society bible voted Sir Richard Branson's former secondary Stowe the best public school, while Abberley Hall was given the spot for top prep.
  Daily Mail.  Wednesday, 7 Sep 2022.
• As Uvalde starts school year, mistrust runs high
  
  Tuesday marks the first day of public school classes there since the massacre in which 19 elementary school students and two teachers lost their lives.
  CBS News.  Tuesday, 6 Sep 2022.
• The Minneapolis teachers union is wrong - race shouldn't matter in teacher layoffs
  
  Neither we, nor our children, can afford the equity politics promoted by the Minneapolis public schools, or the Minneapolis teachers union.
  Fox News.  Friday, 19 Aug 2022.
• Minneapolis Public Schools To Fire White Teachers First Thanks To Teachers Union
  
  Minneapolis Schools To Fire White Teachers First
  Daily Caller.  Monday, 15 Aug 2022.
• Biden administration hit with lawsuit over 'sneak attack' on charter schools
  
  A coalition of charter schools in Michigan and Ohio brought a lawsuit Monday challenging the Biden administration's newly implemented hurdles on federal funding for the independently run public schools.
  Washington Times.  Monday, 8 Aug 2022.

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