The South Carolina Supreme Court has struck down a key part of the state's school voucher program, ruling that public funds cannot be used to benefit private schools. But what does this mean for the future of education in the state? Will parents and students be left footing the bill for private scho
The Supreme Court of South Carolina has dealt a major blow to the Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) program, ruling it unconstitutional for using public money to fund private school education. The ESTF, signed into law by Governor Henry McMaster in May 2023, allowed qualifying parents to appl
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
Imagine being a 5-year-old student, forced to plead 'I can't breathe' as your teacher, in a state of rage, chokes you and drags you across the classroom. This is not a scene from a horror movie, but a real-life incident that occurred at PS 153 Adam Clayon Powell Jr. Elementary School in Hamilton Hei
As the Dublin Unified School District prepares to slash its budget by a staggering $4.4 million, a new nonprofit, the Dublin Education Alliance, has launched a campaign to raise $500,000 to alleviate the cuts. The DEA plans to use the funds to support STEM education, extra reading and math educat
Imagine you're buying a new pair of hiking boots. You're excited to hit the trails, but as you're about to make the purchase, you're hit with an unexpected 6.5% tax. This isn't a metaphor – this is exactly what could happen if Colorado voters pass Proposition KK, a ballot measure that would impose a
Imagine you're a 15-year-old girl who loves playing soccer, but you're not sure if the rules of the game are fair. Parker Tirrell, a 15-year-old transgender girl, is fighting for her right to play on a girls' school sports team in New Hampshire. But is her right to play being threatened by the state
Back-to-school season can feel like a minefield, especially when it comes to the social dynamics of parent groups. Are you the or the ? Etiquette expert Jo Bryant suggests six common parenting pitfalls to avoid, but are these really universal rules or just assumptions? Let's break it down. It's a
It's understandable to feel frustrated and scared after hearing about threats of violence in schools, businesses, or anywhere else. The question is, what are the best ways to address these threats? One person argues that any threat should automatically result in at least 5 years in prison, with no
Hinsdale High School District 86 recently made headlines by hiring a second law firm, Engler, Callaway, Baasten & Sraga, to handle specific cases. This news comes just months after the board selected Robbins Schwartz as their main legal counsel. One key area this new firm will handle? Special educat
