Aug 10 Watch 9:02 Book restrictions in Indiana pressure public schools and libraries to remove books Over the last few years, parents and a network of organized conservative groups have put pressure on public schools and community libraries across the country to remove certain books from their collections. In Indiana, teachers may even be charged with… Continue watching
Jun 29 Watch 8:16 Key points in the debate over public funding for religious schools By John Yang, Harry Zahn According to an analysis by The Washington Post, the vast majority of school voucher money nationwide is going to religious schools. John Yang speaks with Robert Enlow of EdChoice and Richard Katskee of Duke University's Appellate Litigation Clinic for two… Continue watching
Dec 21 New York City’s teachers union sues Mayor Adams over steep cuts to public schools By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press The United Federation of Teachers filed the lawsuit Thursday, accusing Adams of violating a state law that prevents the city from cutting school spending when revenues are stable. Continue reading
Dec 18 Watch 5:34 School districts turn to 4-day week to cope with staffing and budget shortfalls By Gabrielle Hays, Casey Kuhn Across the country, more school districts are making the change to a four-day school week. NewsHour Communities Correspondent Gabrielle Hays traveled to one of those districts in Missouri to see how teachers and parents are adjusting. Continue watching
Sep 25 More school districts adopt 4-day weeks, citing lower costs and better teacher recruitment By Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press Some experts question the effects on students who already missed out on significant learning during the pandemic. For parents, there is also the added complication, and cost, of arranging child care for that extra weekday. Continue reading
Aug 11 Kentucky school district’s bus route meltdown draws public outrage, calls for change By Bruce Schreiner, Dylan Lovan, Travis Loller, Associated Press It took just one disastrous day for Jefferson County Public Schools leaders to completely reexamine the transportation plan for Kentucky's largest district, which serves 96,000 students. Continue reading
Apr 16 Watch 7:20 Schools, families feel the pinch after end of federal free meal program By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young A federal pandemic-era program that provided free meals for all public school students ended last September. A recent survey by a group that advocates for universal free school lunch found that 847 school districts have racked up more than $19… Continue watching
Mar 26 Watch 5:52 Why so few Black men teach in American classrooms By John Yang, Kaisha Young More than half of public schools report being understaffed, and bringing diversity into the classroom is a big part of the challenge. In the 2020-2021 school year, less than 2 percent of teachers were Black men. Mark Joseph of “Call… Continue watching
Mar 24 Los Angeles schools, union leaders reach deal on worker pay and benefits after strike By Robert Jablon, Associated Press The Los Angeles Unified School District and union leaders said Friday they reached a deal on pay raises for bus drivers, custodians and other support staff after a three-day strike that shut down the nation's second-largest school system. Continue reading
Mar 11 Houston joins cities fighting potential state takeovers of school districts By Juan A. Lozano, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Houston is the largest city in the U.S. where potential takeovers of local institutions are roiling heavily minority communities, including St. Louis and Washington, D.C. It's also an extension of a broader fight in the U.S. of statehouses flexing control over municipalities. Continue reading