The Signal in Education News
Federal officials have not said what the FBI is looking for in the superintendent’s home and offices. Alberto Carvalho has been a staunch defender of undocumented students.
When Congress passed a spending bill in late January, members expressed concern over the U.S. Department of Education’s “recent, unprecedented” moves to shift its responsibilities to other agencies. But they didn’t do anything to stop it. On Monday, Education Secretary Linda McMahon continued down that path, announcing…
Community schools grants, emergency response, and family engagement are among the programs that the Education Department is moving to Health and Human Services.
Houston ISD’s state-appointed board voted unanimously to close 12 schools, prompting backlash from parents and officials who criticized the lack of community input. District leaders cited declining enrollment and aging facilities as the reason for the closures.
A group of Wisconsin parents, students, teachers, school districts and education advocates are suing the Legislature over the current school funding formula, arguing that the system does not meet the state’s obligation to provide educational opportunities to all students as required by the state Constitution. The suit…
The lawsuit requests the court to impose strong measures, such as monitoring defiant districts, because it says dozens of formal complaints have failed to deter harm to Jewish students.
Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington says the district is no longer proposing to close Conwell Middle School and Motivation High School. That means the district still wants to close 18 schools.
State Sen. Robert Martwick has introduced two bills related to Chicago Public Schools’ massive employee pension costs. District officials say they are worried about their financial impact.
HB 1423 includes sweeping changes that would drastically change Indy public schools and reduce the power of the elected Indianapolis Public Schools board.