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Columbus schools face transportation crisis
Columbus City Schools (CCS) is currently collaborating with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to provide bus transportation for approximately 120 charter and nonpublic students amid an emergency motion filed by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. The district has previously deemed these students “impractical” for transportation, leading to complaints from parents about insufficient notice…
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Boston students face bus delays
This year, Boston Public Schools have faced significant challenges with late school buses, impacting students and families. On the first day of school, only 34% of buses arrived on time, the lowest rate since 2016. Mayor Michelle Wu attributed the delays to an “unexpected adjustment period” with a new bus tracking app, Zum, and a…
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EPA halts dangerous pesticide sales
In August, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took significant steps to safeguard public health by halting the sale of a harmful pesticide linked to severe fetal damage. With over 1bn pounds of pesticides used annually in the U.S., many are sprayed near schools, exposing children to potential health risks. Ling Tan, a Maryland resident, expressed…
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Bible in every classroom: Walters’ goal
Oklahoma’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ryan Walters, is pushing to place a Bible in every school, viewing it as a crucial “historical document” for students. He stated, “Parents are excited to see the Bible back in schools,” emphasizing its role in American history. Walters has allocated $3m from his budget for this initiative and plans…
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Wisconsin’s education chief demands funding boost
Jill Underly, Wisconsin’s state superintendent of public instruction, recently delivered a passionate State of Education address, emphasizing the urgent need for increased funding for public schools. “Let me be clear: We have more than enough money in this state to fully fund our public schools, and it’s time we used it,” she stated. Underly highlighted…
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Election season: Schools seek billions
As the election approaches, schools across the nation are seeking voter approval for significant funding to improve facilities, with California aims for $10bn to enhance school infrastructure. According to Karin Kitchens, a professor at Virginia Tech: βThe more complex it is, it does get harder to understand what the outcomes are,β highlighting the importance of…