This year, only one race is contested on Hinesburg’s Town Meeting Day ballot: a three-year term on the Champlain Valley School District Board. Voters must decide which candidate will guide local schools amid shifting education priorities.
Applications for Texas private school vouchers have soared to a new record, surpassing similar programs nationwide. This remarkable milestone highlights the growing momentum behind alternative education funding in the state.
In the 1970s, few announcements thrilled students more than hearing their school would close due to snow. Now, Tom Purcell draws on those memories to reflect on the reality facing New York City children who might never experience the joy of an unexpected day off.
This editorial examines a simple question: why shouldn’t Idaho invest more money in its schools? While the full content remains under a paywall, it points toward a continuing debate over how the state chooses to fund—and prioritize—its public education system.
Vermont’s education system may be at a turning point, with some voices calling for stronger state control. However, a recent commentary argues that such a takeover is neither necessary nor beneficial, highlighting the importance of local governance and community input.
Critics of private-school vouchers say they promise more than they deliver. In this opinion piece, the author goes so far as to call them a scam, urging a deeper look into their real impact on U.S. education.
Recent discussions highlight a growing concern that school vouchers are diverting resources away from public schools. This editorial piece questions whether voucher programs could ultimately erode the funding and stability of the public education system.
Massachusetts education leaders have introduced a draft plan for a new graduation standard, nearly a year after voters overturned the MCAS requirement. The proposal would implement state-designed “end of course assessments,” signifying a major shift in how students prove their academic readiness.
In a world where devices dominate everyday life, Pleasant Valley High School’s new phone ban is sparking both curiosity and debate. Veteran English teacher Jenni Levora, who has dedicated 31 years to her craft, recalls how rapidly technology has shifted the classroom dynamic. Now, students and teachers alike are weighing the impact of this policy.
School choice students in Alabama have secured a milestone in the world of sports—off the field. The short news item highlights a notable success that underscores the evolving landscape of education and athletics in the state.
