February 9, 2023 Arizona lawmakers vote to let public school districts spend money promised by state, prevents school closures School districts in Arizona will be able to spend all the money they were promised by the state. This eliminates the risk of school closures and teacher layoffs.
February 9, 2023 Dem governor dodges on protecting girls’ sports from trans athletes, teaching gender ideology Colorado Gov. Jared Polis this week declined to answer questions about trans girls playing in sports against biological girls or on when gender ideology should be taught.
February 8, 2023 Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces universal school choice proposal: Freedom for 'every family in Arkansas' Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' proposed education freedom accounts and a "three-year, phased-in approach to fund students" that will provide "universal choice for all families by 2025-2026."
February 8, 2023 Maryland 15-year-old student charged after bringing loaded handgun to school: authorities Maryland school security personnel at Duval High School near Washington, D.C. searched a 15-year-old student and found a loaded handgun, according to law enforcement.
February 8, 2023 Rep. Omar denies that government wants to prevent parents from being involved in children's education Rep. Ilhan Omar said that schools do not withhold information about children with their parents, despite several instances of parents being left in the dark about a child's gender identity.
February 8, 2023 Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo orders K-12 audits in an attempt to improve the state's public education system Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo called to evaluate K-12 resources statewide during his campaign. He recently ordered all public schools in the state to collect and report third party audits.
February 8, 2023 Texas A&M course assigns book that rips Trump: ‘Welcome to the reality-based community' The "Basics of Democracy" textbook is assigned in a political science class at Texas A&M that rips former President Trump and claims opponents operate in the 'reality-based community'
February 7, 2023 Washington elementary school excludes White students from ‘safe space’ club, mentor program, email shows Centennial Elementary in Olympia established a fifth-grade "Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mentor Group" that the principal says excludes White students.
February 6, 2023 Florida House speaker investigates books in Hillsborough after content was challenged by parents Florida House Speaker Paul Renner announced he has requested records from school district officials regarding so-called "age-inappropriate" reading materials available to students.
February 6, 2023 New Mexico considering naming a first-in-the-nation 'state aroma,' thanks to fifth-grade class The state of New Mexico may become the first state in the nation to have an official aroma, thanks in no small part to the advocacy of a fifth-grade class with a passion for chilies.