The National Education Association (NEA), a major teachers union, is facing heat for allegedly prioritizing political causes over student needs. An anonymous insider claims the workplace is dominated by liberal views, making it tough for conservatives to speak up. The whistleblower describes a cultu
California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, has made two big moves recently. First, he signed a law to improve reading teaching methods. Second, he blocked a plan to stop using automation at big ports. Why does this matter? It shows he is open to new ideas that could help schools. Newsom's actions suggest
The head of Chicago's teachers union, Stacy Davis Gates, got some heat for her remarks at a recent meeting. She compared Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez to a student with special needs. Her exact words were something like, "Pedro can't be suspended because he should get extra help like kid
In a recent turn of events, Mayor Brandon Johnson has made some new picks for the Chicago Board of Education. The mayor introduced a new leader, Sean Harden, for the 21-member team that will take their seats in January. Among the nine new appointees, three are fresh faces, while the rest include peo
Did you know that three big-name publications have been quietly pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars from teachers' unions? These outlets—The New Republic, American Prospect, and Courier Newsroom—have collectively grabbed $905, 000 from the American Federation of Teachers and the National Educ
The 2024 election night brought a significant shift in K-12 education as pro-school-choice candidates won in states like Texas. This was alongside President-elect Trump's commitment to school choice. Trump's choice for Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, is a strong supporter of school-choice leg
Parents across the U. S. watched in dismay as their kids' schools remained closed during the pandemic, even as private schools reopened safely. The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) under Randi Weingarten fought hard to keep schools shut, advocating for controversial political agendas rather tha
Chicago's recent school board elections were more than just local contests. They became a referendum on Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). Only four out of ten CTU-backed candidates seemed likely to win seats on the new hybrid Board of Education. The races were influenced by
In Massachusetts, things aren’t looking great for school test scores. According to recent results, students are still far behind where they were before the pandemic hit in 2019. The tests are called MCAS, and while science scores saw a small boost, English and math scores aren’t improving much. The
As students head back to school, it's essential to examine the education policies of presidential candidates. In this article, we'll delve into the record of Gov. Tim Walz, a former teacher and Kamala Harris's running mate, and explore how his leadership could impact education. So, what's in store f
