The nation's highest court is set to tackle a hot topic in education: the nature of charter schools. What makes a school public or private? This is the question that will be up for debate. At the heart of this debate is a proposed school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School. If given the green light, it would be the first of its kind in the United States...
A significant legal battle is brewing in the U. S. Supreme Court, and it involves a unique twist of friendship and faith. At the heart of this dispute is a question that could reshape American education: Can religious organizations run charter schools? The case centers around St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School in Oklahoma, which faced a setback when the...
In a big decision, the Supreme Court will now decide if a Catholic online school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual, can start teaching students in Oklahoma. The state has never done this Before! . The Supreme Court agreed to look at two cases. The discussions will be about whether a charter school can teach religion in class, and if so, how this fits with t...
Joseph Belluck, the chairman of the State University of New York committee that reviews and licenses charter schools, has a message for Governor Kathy Hochul and the legislature. He wants them to lift the cap on the number of city charters next year. Why? Because there are currently no more licenses for new charters in New York City. There are 282 charter schools in...
Last week, the Board of Education gathered to talk about closing seven Acero charter schools and hiring external legal counsel. Meanwhile, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign announced that Chancellor Robert Jones will retire at the end of the school year. Jones has served as chancellor for nine years and has had a significant impact on the university. He gui...
As the new school year begins, the Chicago Board of Education is facing a plethora of challenges, and at the center of it all is the question of leadership. The district's CEO, Pedro Martinez, is under fire from the teachers union and parents, who are demanding change. But is Martinez the problem, or is it a symptom of a larger issue? The tension was palpable at the...
Dr. Barbara Nielsen, a stalwart advocate for education in South Carolina, has passed away. As the state's Department of Education Chairperson from 1991 to 1999, she was a fierce believer in the potential of every student. Her dedication to equipping them to reach their goals earned her the respect of her peers and the gratitude of generations of students. As a teach...
As the 2024 presidential campaigns heat up, one critical issue has gone largely unaddressed – America's education deficit. It's perplexing, given that the stakes are high, and the consequences of inaction are dire. Despite the gravity of the situation, candidates from both parties have failed to address this pressing concern. What if politicians genuinely cared abo...
The municipal bond market has a secret gem that could provide a significant return for investors. Charter school bonds, a small but growing segment of the education muni bond landscape, are offering yields that are hard to resist. With a tax-equivalent yield of nearly 8% for those in the highest tax bracket, these bonds are an attractive option for investors looking ...