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Boston Bus Delays: Two Councilors Speak Out

October 7, 2024

Imagine starting school and your bus doesn't show up on time. That's what many students in Boston have been facing. City councilors Ed Flynn and Erin Murphy are tired of seeing kids wait for late buses, so they've asked the state to investigate. They say the problem started right away when only a th

education

Fairfax County Schools' Budget Woes: A Case of Misdirected Priorities

September 23, 2024

The Fairfax County Public Schools' budget has seen a significant increase from fiscal 2020 to fiscal 2025, jumping from $3 billion to $3.7 billion. However, this increased expenditure has not translated to improved educational outcomes for students. In fact, the district's performance and student te

politics

The Decline of Public Education: The Unsettling Truth Behind New York's Failing Schools

September 19, 2024

The latest test scores for grades 3-8 in New York have shed light on the alarming state of the public education system. The results are a stark reminder of the struggles that students, parents, and educators are facing. According to the data, fewer than half of all students statewide scored grade-le

education

Tension at the Top: Chicago Public Schools' Leadership in Question

September 16, 2024

As the new school year begins, the Chicago Board of Education is facing a plethora of challenges, and at the center of it all is the question of leadership. The district's CEO, Pedro Martinez, is under fire from the teachers union and parents, who are demanding change. But is Martinez the problem, o

education

Faith in the Curriculum: Oklahoma's Unconstitutional Push to Teach the Bible

September 15, 2024

The recent directive issued by Oklahoma's State Superintendent Ryan Walters ordering the inclusion of the Bible in lessons for grades 5-12 has sparked widespread controversy. While Walters claims that the Bible is an "indispensable historical and cultural touchstone," critics argue that it is a clea

religion

The Great Debate: Ten Commandments in Schools

September 15, 2024

The age-old debate about displaying the Ten Commandments in schools has once again ignited a fiery conversation. David Herlich recently wrote that Louisiana's decision to display the commandments in schools is an attempt to convert every student to Christianity. But, is that really the case? Let's d

education

Boston's School Bus Crisis: A Call to Action

September 13, 2024

Boston City Councilors Edward Flynn and Erin Murphy have issued a rallying cry for the state to intervene in the city's beleaguered school bus system, which has been plagued by chronic lateness. This crisis is not just a minor inconvenience; it's a significant obstacle to achieving educational goals

finance

Uncovering the Hidden Gem of Charter School Muni Bonds

September 12, 2024

The municipal bond market has a secret gem that could provide a significant return for investors. Charter school bonds, a small but growing segment of the education muni bond landscape, are offering yields that are hard to resist. With a tax-equivalent yield of nearly 8% for those in the highest tax

education

Free Museum Fun: A Boost for BPS or a Missed Opportunity?

September 10, 2024

Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the continuation of BPS Sundays, a program offering free admission to six popular Boston museums and zoos for BPS students and their families. This extension, which will run through the end of the year, comes after a successful pilot program that saw over 36,000 stude