A federal administrative complaint was filed last month on behalf of 10 black students who have endured a racially hostile environment at Visalia Unified School District schools in California. Last spring, a black senior at Redwood High School in Visalia (Tulare County) was called “n—” and other racially derogatory names by white students. A junior at the […]

The rapid growth of so-called virtual schools in Alabama is likely to soon encounter the harsh reality of a lack of access to high-speed and functioning internet in rural areas. Soaring enrollments, growing graduation classes and expansion into new buildings underscores the recent surge in popularity in online education in Alabama. But the rapid growth of […]

Many serious crimes that take place on Florida school campuses are never reported to the state as required by law, according to an investigation by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Many serious crimes that take place on Florida school campuses are never reported to the state as required by law, according to an investigation by the South […]

This week, the United States Department of Agriculture announced its final plans to lower nutrition standards for grains, flavored milks and sodium in school cafeterias. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is not shy about sharing his taste for chocolate milk. “I wouldn’t be as big as I am today without chocolate milk,” Mr. Perdue told reporters in May 2017, while discussing […]

A recently published report says Arizona’s policy on improving underperforming schools lacks consistent state oversight, causing schools to continue to struggle. Arizona has long worked to give local school districts the autonomy to operate in a way that best suits their individual student populations, but a recently published national report says the state’s approach has […]

The state of South Dakota’s report cards on schools are out, and the school safety numbers aren’t adding up. The numbers would be alarming — if they were accurate. The state’s report cards on schools are out, and the school safety numbers aren’t adding up. Data released last month on the inaugural report cards under the Every […]

Can students pray inside their public school buildings? Can teachers say “Merry Christmas” to their students? Can religious music be played in public schools? Yes, yes and yes. Can students pray inside their public school buildings? Can teachers say “Merry Christmas” to their students? Can religious music be played in public schools? Yes, yes and yes. […]

It’s tough being a teacher. But, trust me, it’s even harder being a teacher of color in a profession that is 80 percent non-Hispanic white nationally, and over 90 percent in most school districts outside of major urban centers. It’s tough being a teacher — the unrealistic expectations, the high stakes, the low pay and […]