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Denver schools face tough closures
At a community meeting at South High School, over 100 attendees listened as Denver Public Schools (DPS) officials discussed the necessity of school closures due to declining enrollment. Superintendent Alex Marrero stated: “We don’t have enough scholars to fill our buildings, and that’s the harsh reality.” A list of recommended closures will be released on…
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Adams indicted: NYC in turmoil
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a federal grand jury, marking a significant moment for the city, especially its school system. As the first sitting mayor to face such charges, which include accepting bribes and illegal campaign contributions from foreign sources, he can continue his duties, yet pressure mounts for his…
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California Gov. vetoes condom bill again
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill for the second consecutive year that would have mandated high schools to provide free condoms to students. Despite strong support from Democratic lawmakers, Newsom cited the ongoing costs as a primary concern, stating: “It is important to remain disciplined when considering bills with significant fiscal implications.” The…
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California takes action to prevent future charter school fraud
Following a significant fraud scandal involving A3 Education, California has taken decisive steps to reform the auditing and oversight of charter schools to prevent future misconduct. The scandal, which saw the indictment of founders Sean McManus and Jason Schrock in 2019, exposed deep flaws in the system that allowed the network of 19 schools to…
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Schools struggle with AI harassment
According to a new report from the Center for Democracy & Technology, schools are inadequately addressing the rising threat of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled sexual harassment. The report reveals that 40% of students and 29% of teachers are aware of deepfakes being shared in schools during the 2023-24 academic year. Kristin Woelfel, a policy counsel for…
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Schools on the brink: Pandemic-era enrollment drops threaten hundreds of institutions
A recent report by the Fordham Institute reveals that nearly 500 low-performing schools have lost 20% or more of their students since the pandemic, marking them as potential candidates for closure. The study emphasizes the need for school districts to proactively address these declines through interventions such as family engagement and targeted support. Sofoklis Goulas,…
