public schools

Books by Judy Blume, Sara J. Maas among 13 outlawed by Utah BOE in US' first statewide books ban

Utah became the first state to ban books from every public school with 13 titles now outlawed — including works by beloved author Judy Blume and newly popular writer Sarah...

Middle school bans all-black clothing because it's 'associated with depression'

Johnny Cash would land himself in detention at this school.

Welcome to pandemonium, how Don stops Kamalamania and other commentary

Post Editorial Board gives commentary on Kamala Harris' campaign, a Harris-Trump debate and more.

Montana families deserve choice school options: opinion

Families across the country have long benefited from the ability to attend a public charter school if they determined that was the best option for their children.

NYC's DOE accepts offer for nearly $5.6M worth of apples -- leaving most to rot: 'Ridiculous'

The city’s public schools are drowning in apples after food-service managers procured triple the amount they have have use for, The Post has learned.

Special ed teacher who allegedly groomed student gets the boot after Post exposé

An allegedly pervy special education teacher was booted from a Connecticut classroom after The Post revealed he had been investigated by the New York City school system for inapropriate behavior...

Robert Menendez Elementary School to change name after senator’s bribery conviction

A New Jersey elementary school named after disgraced Sen. Bob Menendez will be given a new name ahead of the upcoming school year following the Democrat's conviction on federal bribery...

NYC’s ill-conceived, taxpayer-funded Summer Rising program flounders as fraction of 110K students show up

Summer Rising is on the decline -- with attendance plummeting so far some teachers have been dismissed from the assignment, The Post has learned.

Unhinged teachers unions fear losing power, influence over kids and families

From start to finish, last week's American Federation of Teachers national convention was all about keeping a Democrat in the White House — and educational choice off the agenda.

The DOE is struggling with banning phones in class because it's already destroyed school discipline

Under a rumored city Department of Education plan to implement a cellphone ban across all 1,600 city public schools, students would be banned from using phones in schools.

Looming NYC school phone ban could force kids to store phones in $30 pouches paid for by taxpayers: report

A long-promised cellphone ban for New York City public schools could see students stashing their devices in $30 pouches bought by cash-strapped schools. Students would be banned from using phones...

With so few students in class, why aren't public schools doing better?

Across America, student enrollment in traditional public schools is plummeting to lows not seen in generations. Yet many states, cities, and districts stubbornly cling to a bloated staffing and organizational...

NYC school staffers claim they're being forced out of their jobs after sounding alarm on 'rampant antisemitism'

A pair of staffers at a Brooklyn high school are being forced out of their jobs after they sounded the alarm about "rampant antisemitism," they claim in new court papers.

Elon Musk is entirely right to flee Gavin Newsom's anti-parent, anti-biz California

Who can blame Elon Musk for moving SpaceX and X from California to Texas after Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation to block schools from telling parents about their kids' gender...

New transgender law has Elon Musk fleeing California

Elon Musk is now moving his SpaceX Headquarters from California to Texas after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law depriving parents the right to protect their own children from secret...

Success Academy's Regents results again prove charters are a win for kids

In June, Success' middle schoolers took the 2024 New York State Regents Exams and beat the 2023 results of nearly 200,000 regular public high schoolers, outperforming them by more than...

Brooklyn school near toxic Gowanus Canal latest property to be flagged for contaminated air as NY probes 100 nearby blocks

A Brooklyn elementary school near the notorious Gowanus Canal that serves young children with autism and other special needs is the latest neighborhood property to be flagged for contaminated air, The Post...

Unions vs. safe schools, lefty indoctrination of military kids and other commentary

“With disorderly school environments that are at times actively hostile towards the wellbeing of both students and staff, I have a simple question: Where are the unions?” asks The Fordham...

Nationwide school choice: a winner for Trump — and America's kids

Trump is now tied with Biden on the question of who Americans trust on education policy, according to a June 30 poll from the highly regarded AtlasIntel.

Middle school guidance counselor, 47, sent nudes, gave 'lapdances' to male student, 13: cops

The married mother of three was arrested Thursday, months after a male friend borrowed her phone and found raunchy messages between the educator and teen boy, police documents state.