Parent Trigger Petition Gets LA School Board Approval
No resistance to bringing over a charter program to take elementary school over
Public schools
AZ Schools Waste Money on Nonexistent Students
Funding is based on last year's enrollment, even when school populations decline
There's No Such Thing as a Free Lunch, Because LAUSD Spent That Money on Sprinklers Instead
California schools misappropriate millions meant to feed poor students
Seven-Year-Old Suspended for Imaginary Grenade
School administrators aren't pretending; they're really idiots
Ala. High School Coach Suspended for Insulting Michelle Obama
Also said unkind things about gays
Top Charter Schools Outperform Traditional Schools in Chicago
Even with high percentages of low-income students
TN Bill Would Ban Discussion of Homosexuality in Public Schools
Government-controlled education, submitted for your approval
Charter Schools Interested in LA Parent-Trigger Efforts
Eight education providers interested in taking over failing elementary school
SWAT Team Practices on Unprepared Students
Getting kids accustomed to taking orders from armed, uniformed men
Long-Time LA Elementary School Teacher Accused of Molesting 20 Kids
35 years on the job
California High School Locked Down Over Overheard Comment
Student heard another student say "it's loaded," and that was enough for a freak out
MA Schools Consider Medical Marijuana Policy
After partial legalization, no more, "drugs are bad, mmmkay?"
Dad Defends Second-Grader Bringing Gun to School
Says school refused to protect him from bullies
Parents Turn In Petitions to Force Changes at LA Elementary School
Another application of "parent-trigger" laws
Mississippi Students Arrested for 'Crimes' Including Flatulence, Dress-Code Violations
At least they're learning what it's like to be a modern American
School's Computer Monitoring Software Tips Off Gun Deal Between Students
Words like "gun" get flagged
Ala. Sex Ed Law Still Tells Kids Homosexuality Is a Crime
State refuses to strike down laws that contradict Supreme Court ruling from 2003
LA School Targeted with Parent-Trigger Takeover
One of lowest-ranked elementary schools in the state
Albuquerque Schools Embrace Surveillance Cameras
We hope you know this will go down on your permanent record
Court Orders KS To Find Another $400M For School Funding
Let's see ... Under the sofa cushions? Check ...
Bloomberg vs. the Bus Drivers
Public-sector union power has reached the point where even Mayor Bloomberg is concerned.
Baltimore "Chief Technology Officer" Resigns Amid Spending Criticism
Ordered $250,000 in renovations to his executive suite, you know, because the children is learning
Texas Lt. Gov. Wants State To Fund Weapons Training for School Staff
More thorough than concealed-carry education
4 Tactics Public Schools Are Using To Get Butts Behind Desks
School competition leads to surprising tactics to keep attendance from falling.
School Police Arrest Kids for Whatever they Want
Everything from false accusations of tagging to farting
First Parent-Triggered Charter School Clears Final Hurdle
Local board approves takeover for failing California elementary school
Maine Public Schools Battle Charters Over Budget Cuts
Ticked off that the independent schools are treated ... independently
Calif. to Unveil New Student Testing System
Focus on testing "analysis and problem-solving skills," as though schools actually teach that now.
