Public Education
Republicans Running for Statehouse Seats Sharpen Attacks on Public Education
The strategy, which helped propel Republican Glenn Youngkin into the governor's office in Virginia, is playing out in the blue and purple states that Republicans hope to flip this election cycle.
States With the Largest and Smallest Teacher Pay Gaps
Teachers nationwide earn much less than other college-educated professionals, says a new report. Colorado has the greatest teacher pay gap and Rhode Island the smallest.
Minneapolis Teacher Strike Is Part of a Wider Labor Struggle for Educators Around the Country
Between pay gaps, the pandemic, growing class sizes and legislative directives, “the pressure on teachers right now is so formidable,” one expert said.
Librarians Decry GOP Moves to Ban Books in Schools
A Texas lawmaker called for schools to review 850 books for possible removal.
3 Things Get People to Return to Rural Hometowns
COMMENTARY | A new study identifies the reasons that draw people back a decade or two after leaving: public schools, population density and other college-degree holders in the community.
The Push to Ban Books in Texas Schools Spreads to Public Libraries
Some Texas residents are asking for greater say in what titles appear on public library shelves.
Can Pay Raises Help Solve a Teacher Shortage? States Hope So.
They’re trying to retain teachers and attract beginners in a political climate that’s seen educators targeted by parents and policymakers over how history is taught and mask and vaccine mandates are enforced.
The Federal Government Spent Record Amounts of Money on Children Last Year. It Probably Won’t Last.
Spending on children—including tax programs, education, nutrition and social services—by state and local governments also will likely fall back to pre-pandemic levels within several years as Covid-19 relief measures expire, according to an Urban Institute report.
Public and Private Sector Jobs Are Increasing Despite Covid Surge
The U.S. added close to a million jobs in July, including 221,000 in local government. But much of that data is likely skewed by pandemic fluctuations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A Plan to Offer In-State Tuition to Native Americans
The legislation, signed into law in Colorado, grants in-state tuition at public universities to students who are members of tribes with “historical ties” to the state.
Public School Spending Per Student Up 5%, Biggest Increase in 11 Years
A U.S. Census Bureau report shows that elementary and secondary schools received $751.7 billion total from all revenue sources and that states contributed the greatest share of funds.
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