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The Hidden Cost of Metal Detectors and Cell Phone Bans in Schools: A Punch Heard Around the Country
The October 16 incident at Firestone High School in Akron, Ohio, has sparked national conversation about the enforcement of school security measures and the role of school resource officers (SROs). What began as an attempt to direct a student through a metal detector ended with the student being punched multiple times by a police officer—a …
Here’s What’s Next for Charter Schools, According to Their Chief Advocate
Nina Rees, head of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, sat down with Education Week to discuss the future of charter schools.
Charter Schools Now Outperform Traditional Public Schools, Sweeping Study Finds
Researchers who have studied the evolution of charter schools over two decades find that their performance has improved over time.
Charter Schools Are Outperforming Traditional Public Schools: 6 Takeaways From a New Study
Researchers who have analyzed charter school performance since 2000 now find that charters are outpacing traditional public schools.
Private School Choice Programs Are Having a Moment. But It’s Not All Smooth Sailing
Several states have passed private school choice programs with universal eligibility. But some have seen road bumps as they implement them.
Oklahoma Has Approved the Nation’s First Religious Charter School. What’s That Mean? (Opinion)
A charter authorizer has endorsed a statewide virtual school, which will be run by a Roman Catholic archdiocese and diocese.
Approval of Nation’s 1st Religious Charter School Will Spark Legal Battle
A state board voted 3-2 to approve the St. Isidore Catholic Virtual Academy, which will aim to open in fall 2024, pending a court battle.