Thursday, July 29, 2021
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America’s future, its short and long term viability, is wholly dependent on how we educate our children.
The Media Bullpen is a dynamic, virtual newsroom that covers the news and the news of education. It’s a sophisticated and unique technological environment that allows everyone to get in the game on the greatest discussions of our day. To understand those discussions, we need great information and reporting on all the issues relating to education—all the time.
Each day nearly 500 stories—and sometimes many more—are produced in the media about education, but they often lack the context for the public to get engaged.
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- Opinion: We need to create choice in K-12 education
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Jun 9, 8:28 AM, Washington Examiner:
As the school year comes to a close, children are looking forward to getting out of the classroom and into camps, vacations, and summer activities. Parents are reflecting on the past year and preparing for the one ahead — especially in >
- Florida jumps to No 1 in national education index (CER in the news)
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Jun 1, 8:56 AM, redefinED:
Florida has moved into the top spot in the Parent Power! Index, an interactive tool that measures states on the degree to which they give parents the power to make decisions in how their children are educated.
- Center for Education Reform ranks the best states for school choice
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May 28, 8:57 AM, American School & University:
The Center for Education Reform, which advocates for school choice and charter schools, has put together its latest Parent Power! Index, which ranks individual states in an effort to help parents understand the education options available >
- CDC changes course on school guidance, advising everyone to wear masks
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Jul 28, 9:24 AM, Washington Post:
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said in a news conference Tuesday that the agency decided to change the school guidance because of rising coronavirus rates, and because less than a third of 12-to-17-year-olds have been vaccinated. >
- America is facing a teacher shortage, and some school districts are giving out signing bonuses to attract staff
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Jul 28, 9:19 AM, Business Insider:
With the school year just two months away for most of the US, some students may be eager to return to the classroom after a year of learning online and over Zoom. But some districts facing a teacher shortage are struggling to fill open >
- How SchoolHouse Is Aiming To Reimagine Education With Mircroschools
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Jul 28, 9:17 AM, Forbes:
"Specifically for children K-8, SchoolHouse consists of organized pods of less than ten students for the benefit of in-person learning, with the flexibility of at-home lessons that can be curated to meet the needs of each student."
- U.S. students ended the pandemic school year 4 to 5 months behind, a new report finds
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Jul 28, 9:14 AM, New York Times:
“The pandemic hit everyone, but it hit kids who were already vulnerable hardest,” said the lead author of the report prepared by McKinsey & Co., a consulting firm, using assessment data.
- Homeschooling Can’t Be for Everyone
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Jul 28, 9:03 AM, National Review:
While there have been high-profile cases of parents standing up to school boards against school closings and critical race theory, a record number of parents are turning to homeschooling. While the desire to personally shepherd one’s child >
- Opinion: Parents, Civic Entrepreneurs Rebuild K-12 Schooling from Scratch in a Way That’s Student-Focused, Parent-Directed and Pluralistic
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Jul 28, 8:51 AM, The 74:
COVID-19 forced schools to change from being buildings where teaching, learning and programs were bundled together to serve students and families to a menu of services and choices that parents were forced to piece together — rebundle — >
- How Some Districts Are Trying To Get Anxious Families Back Into School Buildings
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Jul 28, 8:50 AM, KQED:
Paullette Healy isn't sure yet where her 13-year-old son, Lucas, will go to school this fall. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and says New York City school buildings are in "disarray," with overcrowded classrooms and windows that barely >
- Kindergarten Enrollment Fell Last Year. Now Schools Wonder How Many Kids Are Coming
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Jul 27, 8:38 AM, NPR:
Public school enrollment dipped across the board, preliminary federal data shows, and the youngest grades saw the largest changes. Kindergarten enrollment fell 9%, and pre-K enrollment fell 22%.
- Opinion: Stop calling teachers’ unions our ‘partners’
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May 12, 5:59 AM, Los Angeles Daily News:
By their very nature, teachers’ unions are opponents of children, a reality that has become impossible to ignore throughout the ongoing fight in California to reopen schools. They negotiate against what’s best for students and refuse to >
- Review & Outlook: Florida’s School Voucher Expansion
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Apr 28, 8:34 AM, Wall Street Journal:
One of the bill’s biggest boons is extending scholarships to students already in private school. Under current law, only students enrolled in public school can apply. Eliminating this requirement will help private-school families who have >
- Florida Senate votes for $200 million expansion of school vouchers, sending bill to governor
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Apr 27, 6:05 AM, Orlando Sentinel:
A bill touted as the nation’s largest expansion of school voucher programs is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis after the Florida Senate voted Monday to make more students eligible for state scholarships to pay for private schools or other >
- Over 100 students enrolled in Las Cruces newest charter school opening in August
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Jul 28, 9:00 AM, CBS4:
Explore Academy Las Cruces, the cities newest charter school is preparing to open its doors to students across the community, just in time for the upcoming school year. Casedy said what makes their charter school unique, is it provides an >
- Pittsburgh City Council Puts Charter Schools Under The Microscope
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Jul 28, 8:59 AM, KDKA:
Pittsburgh City Council put charter schools under the microscope on Tuesday during a discussion on closing the education gap in the city.
- Governor Ducey Urges Delegation To Protect Charter School Students
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Jul 28, 8:57 AM, Prescott News:
Governor Doug Ducey today urged Arizona’s Congressional Delegation to oppose federal legislation that will jeopardize critical funding the state’s public charter schools receive and put thousands of students at risk.
- New public education option launching in Bozeman
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Jul 28, 8:56 AM, NBC Montana:
The Bozeman School District will have an online school available for students in the upcoming school year. It is one of the first of its kind in Montana, offering another option for public education in the district.
- Chicago’s charters enroll more students with disabilities than traditional schools, but funding unclear
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Jul 28, 8:54 AM, Chalkbeat Chicago:
Chicago’s charter schools enroll a higher percentage of students with disabilities than traditional public schools, but there is no way to track how much funding goes to those students’ education, according to a new report.
- Richard King Mellon Foundation grants $250,000 to jump-start program for Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship
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Jul 28, 8:54 AM, Tribune Live:
The Richard King Mellon Foundation granted $250,000 to help jump-start a digital career readiness pilot program for Pittsburgh-area Elementary students.
- Central NY high school students create prosthetic arms and hands
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Jul 28, 8:52 AM, CNY Central :
High school students from the Syracuse City School District and Charter Schools came together to participate in the AT&T hand in hand program at Le Moyne College. The program was hosted by AT&T and CNY STEM Hub to provide local students >
- Lack of federal funds in Eanes ISD prevents virtual learning option
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Jul 28, 8:48 AM, KXAN:
The Eanes Independent School District will return to 100% in-person learning on Aug. 18, Superintendent Tom Leonard wrote in a July 16 newsletter. Cost concerns will keep Eanes ISD from offering students a virtual learning option this >
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- Pittsburgh City Council Puts Charter Schools Under The Microscope
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Jul 28, 8:59 AM, KDKA:
Pittsburgh City Council put charter schools under the microscope on Tuesday during a discussion on closing the education gap in the city.
- Richard King Mellon Foundation grants $250,000 to jump-start program for Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship
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Jul 28, 8:54 AM, Tribune Live:
The Richard King Mellon Foundation granted $250,000 to help jump-start a digital career readiness pilot program for Pittsburgh-area Elementary students.
- Central NY high school students create prosthetic arms and hands
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Jul 28, 8:52 AM, CNY Central :
High school students from the Syracuse City School District and Charter Schools came together to participate in the AT&T hand in hand program at Le Moyne College. The program was hosted by AT&T and CNY STEM Hub to provide local students >
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- Chicago’s charters enroll more students with disabilities than traditional schools, but funding unclear
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Jul 28, 8:54 AM, Chalkbeat Chicago:
Chicago’s charter schools enroll a higher percentage of students with disabilities than traditional public schools, but there is no way to track how much funding goes to those students’ education, according to a new report.
- Whitmer's veto of reading scholarships sparks voucher debate
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Jul 27, 8:24 AM, Holland Sentinel:
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's veto of $155 million in proposed spending on reading scholarships for students has sparked fresh criticism from opponents who say it would have addressed pandemic-related learning loss and approval from those who >
- As School Year Nears, Some Chicago Parents Push Back Against Limited Virtual Option
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Jul 27, 8:19 AM, WBEZ Chicago:
Chicago Public Schools is requiring masks for all children, even if vaccinated. Still, worried parents want greater access to remote learning.
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- Lack of federal funds in Eanes ISD prevents virtual learning option
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Jul 28, 8:48 AM, KXAN:
The Eanes Independent School District will return to 100% in-person learning on Aug. 18, Superintendent Tom Leonard wrote in a July 16 newsletter. Cost concerns will keep Eanes ISD from offering students a virtual learning option this >
- Elementary students can now learn virtually in JCPS as COVID-19 concerns continue to climb
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Jul 28, 8:46 AM, Louisville Courier Journal:
In a sudden move two weeks before a new school year, elementary students in Jefferson County will have a virtual-only learning option for the 2021-22 year.
- Fall virtual classes in Maryland have very low enrollment so far
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Jul 28, 8:44 AM, WTOP:
While most public school systems in Maryland will offer virtual options for students in the upcoming school year, it appears that class sizes will be very small. According to the latest figures released Tuesday by the Maryland State Board >
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- Over 100 students enrolled in Las Cruces newest charter school opening in August
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Jul 28, 9:00 AM, CBS4:
Explore Academy Las Cruces, the cities newest charter school is preparing to open its doors to students across the community, just in time for the upcoming school year. Casedy said what makes their charter school unique, is it provides an >
- Governor Ducey Urges Delegation To Protect Charter School Students
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Jul 28, 8:57 AM, Prescott News:
Governor Doug Ducey today urged Arizona’s Congressional Delegation to oppose federal legislation that will jeopardize critical funding the state’s public charter schools receive and put thousands of students at risk.
- New public education option launching in Bozeman
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Jul 28, 8:56 AM, NBC Montana:
The Bozeman School District will have an online school available for students in the upcoming school year. It is one of the first of its kind in Montana, offering another option for public education in the district.
- Choosing my educational path helped me succeed as a Black college student | Opinion
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Mar 22, 7:07 AM, The Tennessean:
I attended private school, and I know that my education is what enabled me to be fully prepared for college. I want to share my perspective as a current Black college student and how access to a private school education has impacted me.
- Micro-schools could be answer for low-income Black students | Commentary
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Mar 1, 8:42 AM, Orlando Sentinel:
When I became president and CEO of the Central Florida Urban League, it was clear that our community faced some incredible challenges. Yet, I always believed that the path forward began with education.
- Opinion: School shutdowns: How one city helps students reverse severe learning loss during pandemic
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Feb 12, 9:06 AM, USA Today:
In North Las Vegas, Nev., an entrepreneurial group of civic leaders and educators have decided to try something different. Looking for a way to provide in-person instruction while minimizing the risks of exposure to COVID, they created the >
- Over 100 students enrolled in Las Cruces newest charter school opening in August
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Jul 28, 9:00 AM, CBS4:
Explore Academy Las Cruces, the cities newest charter school is preparing to open its doors to students across the community, just in time for the upcoming school year. Casedy said what makes their charter school unique, is it provides an >
- Pittsburgh City Council Puts Charter Schools Under The Microscope
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Jul 28, 8:59 AM, KDKA:
Pittsburgh City Council put charter schools under the microscope on Tuesday during a discussion on closing the education gap in the city.
- New public education option launching in Bozeman
-
Jul 28, 8:56 AM, NBC Montana:
The Bozeman School District will have an online school available for students in the upcoming school year. It is one of the first of its kind in Montana, offering another option for public education in the district.
- Chicago’s charters enroll more students with disabilities than traditional schools, but funding unclear
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Jul 28, 8:54 AM, Chalkbeat Chicago:
Chicago’s charter schools enroll a higher percentage of students with disabilities than traditional public schools, but there is no way to track how much funding goes to those students’ education, according to a new report.
- Richard King Mellon Foundation grants $250,000 to jump-start program for Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship
-
Jul 28, 8:54 AM, Tribune Live:
The Richard King Mellon Foundation granted $250,000 to help jump-start a digital career readiness pilot program for Pittsburgh-area Elementary students.
- Central NY high school students create prosthetic arms and hands
-
Jul 28, 8:52 AM, CNY Central :
High school students from the Syracuse City School District and Charter Schools came together to participate in the AT&T hand in hand program at Le Moyne College. The program was hosted by AT&T and CNY STEM Hub to provide local students >
- Lack of federal funds in Eanes ISD prevents virtual learning option
-
Jul 28, 8:48 AM, KXAN:
The Eanes Independent School District will return to 100% in-person learning on Aug. 18, Superintendent Tom Leonard wrote in a July 16 newsletter. Cost concerns will keep Eanes ISD from offering students a virtual learning option this >
- San Diego parent group seeking to end school mask mandate sues state
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Jul 28, 8:47 AM, LA Times:
A San Diego-based parent group sued the state Thursday seeking to end California’s mask mandate for schools.
- Opinion: We need to create choice in K-12 education
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Jun 9, 8:28 AM, Washington Examiner:
As the school year comes to a close, children are looking forward to getting out of the classroom and into camps, vacations, and summer activities. Parents are reflecting on the past year and preparing for the one ahead — especially in >
- Florida jumps to No 1 in national education index (CER in the news)
-
Jun 1, 8:56 AM, redefinED:
Florida has moved into the top spot in the Parent Power! Index, an interactive tool that measures states on the degree to which they give parents the power to make decisions in how their children are educated.
- Center for Education Reform ranks the best states for school choice
-
May 28, 8:57 AM, American School & University:
The Center for Education Reform, which advocates for school choice and charter schools, has put together its latest Parent Power! Index, which ranks individual states in an effort to help parents understand the education options available >
- CDC changes course on school guidance, advising everyone to wear masks
-
Jul 28, 9:24 AM, Washington Post:
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said in a news conference Tuesday that the agency decided to change the school guidance because of rising coronavirus rates, and because less than a third of 12-to-17-year-olds have been vaccinated. >
- America is facing a teacher shortage, and some school districts are giving out signing bonuses to attract staff
-
Jul 28, 9:19 AM, Business Insider:
With the school year just two months away for most of the US, some students may be eager to return to the classroom after a year of learning online and over Zoom. But some districts facing a teacher shortage are struggling to fill open >
- How SchoolHouse Is Aiming To Reimagine Education With Mircroschools
-
Jul 28, 9:17 AM, Forbes:
"Specifically for children K-8, SchoolHouse consists of organized pods of less than ten students for the benefit of in-person learning, with the flexibility of at-home lessons that can be curated to meet the needs of each student."
- U.S. students ended the pandemic school year 4 to 5 months behind, a new report finds
-
Jul 28, 9:14 AM, New York Times:
“The pandemic hit everyone, but it hit kids who were already vulnerable hardest,” said the lead author of the report prepared by McKinsey & Co., a consulting firm, using assessment data.
- Homeschooling Can’t Be for Everyone
-
Jul 28, 9:03 AM, National Review:
While there have been high-profile cases of parents standing up to school boards against school closings and critical race theory, a record number of parents are turning to homeschooling. While the desire to personally shepherd one’s child >
- Over 100 students enrolled in Las Cruces newest charter school opening in August
-
Jul 28, 9:00 AM, CBS4:
Explore Academy Las Cruces, the cities newest charter school is preparing to open its doors to students across the community, just in time for the upcoming school year. Casedy said what makes their charter school unique, is it provides an >
- Pittsburgh City Council Puts Charter Schools Under The Microscope
-
Jul 28, 8:59 AM, KDKA:
Pittsburgh City Council put charter schools under the microscope on Tuesday during a discussion on closing the education gap in the city.
- Governor Ducey Urges Delegation To Protect Charter School Students
-
Jul 28, 8:57 AM, Prescott News:
Governor Doug Ducey today urged Arizona’s Congressional Delegation to oppose federal legislation that will jeopardize critical funding the state’s public charter schools receive and put thousands of students at risk.
- Opinion: We need to create choice in K-12 education
-
Jun 9, 8:28 AM, Washington Examiner:
As the school year comes to a close, children are looking forward to getting out of the classroom and into camps, vacations, and summer activities. Parents are reflecting on the past year and preparing for the one ahead — especially in >
- Florida jumps to No 1 in national education index (CER in the news)
-
Jun 1, 8:56 AM, redefinED:
Florida has moved into the top spot in the Parent Power! Index, an interactive tool that measures states on the degree to which they give parents the power to make decisions in how their children are educated.
- Center for Education Reform ranks the best states for school choice
-
May 28, 8:57 AM, American School & University:
The Center for Education Reform, which advocates for school choice and charter schools, has put together its latest Parent Power! Index, which ranks individual states in an effort to help parents understand the education options available >
- CDC changes course on school guidance, advising everyone to wear masks
-
Jul 28, 9:24 AM, Washington Post:
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said in a news conference Tuesday that the agency decided to change the school guidance because of rising coronavirus rates, and because less than a third of 12-to-17-year-olds have been vaccinated. >
- America is facing a teacher shortage, and some school districts are giving out signing bonuses to attract staff
-
Jul 28, 9:19 AM, Business Insider:
With the school year just two months away for most of the US, some students may be eager to return to the classroom after a year of learning online and over Zoom. But some districts facing a teacher shortage are struggling to fill open >
- How SchoolHouse Is Aiming To Reimagine Education With Mircroschools
-
Jul 28, 9:17 AM, Forbes:
"Specifically for children K-8, SchoolHouse consists of organized pods of less than ten students for the benefit of in-person learning, with the flexibility of at-home lessons that can be curated to meet the needs of each student."
- U.S. students ended the pandemic school year 4 to 5 months behind, a new report finds
-
Jul 28, 9:14 AM, New York Times:
“The pandemic hit everyone, but it hit kids who were already vulnerable hardest,” said the lead author of the report prepared by McKinsey & Co., a consulting firm, using assessment data.
- Homeschooling Can’t Be for Everyone
-
Jul 28, 9:03 AM, National Review:
While there have been high-profile cases of parents standing up to school boards against school closings and critical race theory, a record number of parents are turning to homeschooling. While the desire to personally shepherd one’s child >
- Over 100 students enrolled in Las Cruces newest charter school opening in August
-
Jul 28, 9:00 AM, CBS4:
Explore Academy Las Cruces, the cities newest charter school is preparing to open its doors to students across the community, just in time for the upcoming school year. Casedy said what makes their charter school unique, is it provides an >
- Pittsburgh City Council Puts Charter Schools Under The Microscope
-
Jul 28, 8:59 AM, KDKA:
Pittsburgh City Council put charter schools under the microscope on Tuesday during a discussion on closing the education gap in the city.
- Governor Ducey Urges Delegation To Protect Charter School Students
-
Jul 28, 8:57 AM, Prescott News:
Governor Doug Ducey today urged Arizona’s Congressional Delegation to oppose federal legislation that will jeopardize critical funding the state’s public charter schools receive and put thousands of students at risk.