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For at least a half-century, California has been evolving into a two-tier society

For at least a half-century, California has been evolving into a two-tier society

For at least a half-century, California has been evolving into a two-tier society

Ohio teachers warned the states universal voucher entitlement program will negatively affect public education, and in a lawsuit expected to move forward this month, they are arguing it is unconstitutional. Recent changes to the EdChoice Expansion Scholarship Program allow all families, regardless of income, to apply for more than $8,000 dollars in vouchers per child to pay for private schools. Dan Heintz, an Ohio public schoolteacher and elected member of the Cleveland Heights-University Heigh...

Ohio teachers warned the states universal voucher entitlement program will negatively affect public education, and in a lawsuit expected to move forward this month, they are arguing it is unconstitutional. Recent changes to the EdChoice Expansion Scholarship Program allow all families, regardless of income, to apply for more than $8,000 dollars in vouchers per child to pay for private schools. Dan Heintz, an Ohio public schoolteacher and elected member of the Cleveland Heights-University Heigh...

In recognition of Banned Book Week, the "Banned Books Tour" bookmobile will be in the Keystone State today. Pennsylvania ranks third among states with the most banned books, according to PEN America. Nina Esposito-Visgitis, Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers president, are excited that the bookmobile will be visiting the Helen S. ...

Several hundred high school and college students are gathering online for the first annual Student Leadership Summit this weekend, hosted by the nonprofit Children Now. It starts Friday night and features a full schedule of presentations and discussions on Saturday. Ted Lempert, president of Children Now, explained the importance of engaging young people. ...

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The latest education news updates from EdSource.

Child care advocates unhappy with Breeds plans to redirect funds from early child care