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How Arkansas Education Funds Are Being Used in Unusual Ways

December 29, 2025

Arkansas education officials have shed light on some surprising purchases made using public funds through the state's Educational Freedom Account (EFA) program. Among the items bought were a luxury chicken coop, high-end gaming chairs, and designer clothing. The chicken coop, priced at $607. 99, was

opinion

Why Are Syracuse Schools Spending Big Bucks on Retired Staff?

November 2, 2025

The Syracuse City School District is making some big moves with taxpayer money. They want to pay $250, 000 to two retired executives for consulting services. That's a lot of cash, and the school board isn't being very open about why they think this is a good idea. The board has seven members, all e

politics

Trouble in Mayor Adams' Race: Campaign Could Pay Big for Federal Case

December 21, 2024

Mayor Adams is in hot water. His reelection campaign might be hit with a massive fine because of his federal corruption case. A city watchdog group, the CFB, is considering a penalty called "breach of certification. " This is the worst punishment they can give. It means Adams could lose all the publ

crime

Santa Clara County Education Offices Face Investigation Over Funds

November 4, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Santa Clara County's Office of Education (SCCOE) has launched an investigation into claims of misusing public funds. The news comes after the sudden dismissal of the former superintendent. Independent auditors have been called in to look into issues like questionable

education

Voucher Program Vetoed: SC Supreme Court Ruling Sparked Debate on Public Funds and Private Schools

September 12, 2024

The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that a portion of the state's school voucher program is unconstitutional, stating that public funds cannot be used to benefit private schools. The Education Scholarship Trust Fund Act, signed into law in May 2023, was deemed in violation of Article XI, Sect

education

Voucher Program Ruled Unconstitutional: A Blow to Private School Funding

September 12, 2024

The South Carolina Supreme Court has struck down a key part of the state's school voucher program, ruling that public funds cannot be used to benefit private schools. But what does this mean for the future of education in the state? Will parents and students be left footing the bill for private scho

education

A Constitutional Crackdown: SC's ESTF Ruled Unconstitutional

September 12, 2024

The Supreme Court of South Carolina has dealt a major blow to the Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) program, ruling it unconstitutional for using public money to fund private school education. The ESTF, signed into law by Governor Henry McMaster in May 2023, allowed qualifying parents to appl