"A Nation at Risk," released in 1983, lamented that "the educational foundations of our society are presently being eroded by a rising tide of mediocrity that threatens our very future as a Nation and a people."
With principles that tout "transparency" and how "students should not be used by political parties or ideologies," it may sound like just what many drama-ridden school boards in Florida could use. That is until you take a closer look at the company's founder.
Here's the narrative: Burned-out teachers are bolting the profession for more satisfying and lucrative jobs in the private sector. But research in one state may reveal an arguably more concerning outcome.
"With federal discretionary spending at its lowest levels since 1989, cuts in federal aid pressure state and local governments to fill the gap," according to a new analysis by HeyTutor.
Schools are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars and countless hours of staff labor to process these requests from parents who are cracking down on discussions they deem inappropriate in a classroom environment.
Early planning for both postsecondary and career pathways can not only save time and money in the long run, but can also give students ample opportunity to discover their interests and strengths.
I thought this was already done. I did not realize this was still a thing," Aurora Public Schools board member Michael Carter told lawmakers at a hearing for a bill that would ban the practice.
The bill is a step toward alleviating child food insecurity, strengthening local agriculture and limiting food waste in schools, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says.
Central York Superintendent Peter Aiken on Monday asked for patience and grace from residents amid criticism of the way the district recently removed several books from the high school library.
The bill from Republican Rep. Ken King bars public schools from organizing programs "dedicated to celebrating or providing special instruction regarding a sexual preference."
