The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) board has approved a substantial exit package for its executive director, Bill Neville, totalling $1.65m. This includes $512,265 in lump sum payments and $323,375 for accrued time off, alongside the purchase of two years of service credit valued at $760,000. The decision follows a period of discontent…

Mayor Eric Adams is facing bribery and fraud charges, yet he retains the support of incoming schools chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos. Announced as David Banks’ successor, Aviles-Ramos expressed her commitment to Adams’ education agenda, stating: “I share their vision … That’s why I agreed to be chancellor.” Despite the turmoil surrounding Adams, including his indictment, Aviles-Ramos…

The California School Boards Association (CSBA) has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration, claiming that the recent state budget deal violates Proposition 98, which mandates funding for schools and community colleges. CSBA argues that the budget’s reduction of Prop. 98 funding from $106.3bn to $97.5bn constitutes a constitutional violation. Albert Gonzalez, CSBA president,…

History teachers prioAccording to a new report from the American Historical Association, U.S. middle and high school history teachers prioritize developing informed citizens and presenting multiple perspectives on historical events. The report, which includes a 50-state analysis and a survey of 3,000 educators, counters claims of liberal indoctrination in classrooms. Jonathan Zimmerman, a professor at…

California’s Golden State Pathways program, aimed at enhancing career and technical education in high schools and community colleges, has faced significant setbacks and delays, impacting thousands of students. The state announced that 300 K-12 schools would share $450m to support initiatives like internships and dual-enrollment programs, targeting high-paying fields such as health care, technology, and…

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