#School districts struggle to hire bus drivers amid post-pandemic shortage

#School districts struggle to hire bus drivers amid post-pandemic shortage

“#School districts struggle to hire bus drivers amid post-pandemic shortage” School districts from coast to coast are struggling to hire enough bus drivers coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic.   “This has been the perfect storm,” says Curt Macysyn, the Executive Director of the National School Transportation Association. Most school districts say they had a huge problem attracting…

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#Letters to the Editor — Aug. 6, 2021

#Letters to the Editor — Aug. 6, 2021

“#Letters to the Editor — Aug. 6, 2021” The Issue: Sen. Josh Hawley’s bill requiring schools to teach students the United States’ founding documents. Josh Hawley’s “Love America” column was absolutely true (Post­Opinion, Aug. 2). Parents have to make sure the school system teaches our children to respect and love our country. Students have to…

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#Sparked by pandemic fallout, homeschooling surges across US

#Sparked by pandemic fallout, homeschooling surges across US

“#Sparked by pandemic fallout, homeschooling surges across US” Although the pandemic disrupted family life across the U.S. since taking hold in spring 2020, some parents are grateful for one consequence: They’re now opting to homeschool their children, even as schools plan to resume in-person classes. The specific reasons vary widely. Some families who spoke with…

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#Beware Biden’s Department of Education

#Beware Biden’s Department of Education

“#Beware Biden’s Department of Education” Last week, the Senate Education Committee held a confirmation hearing for a woman who has arguably done more than any other government official to fan the flames of America’s culture war: Catherine Lhamon. President Joe Biden has nominated Lhamon to return for a second stint as assistant secretary in the…

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#Mental health toll from isolation affecting kids on reentry

#Mental health toll from isolation affecting kids on reentry

“#Mental health toll from isolation affecting kids on reentry” After two suicidal crises during pandemic isolation, 16-year-old Zach Sampson feels stronger but worries his social skills have gone stale. Amara Bhatia has overcome her pandemic depression but the teen feels worn down, in a state of “neutralness.″ Virginia Shipp is adjusting but says returning to…

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#Kentucky community and technical colleges freeze tuition

#Kentucky community and technical colleges freeze tuition

“#Kentucky community and technical colleges freeze tuition” VERSAILLES, Ky. — The Kentucky Community and Technical College System’s Board of Regents voted Friday to keep tuition flat for the coming year. “The pandemic has taken a toll on our students who’ve been affected in numerous ways, including job loss,” Board Chair Gail Henson said in a…

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#DOE continues to fail students at every turn

#DOE continues to fail students at every turn

“#DOE continues to fail students at every turn” Families in District 2 just saw the fruits of the “diversity” drive inflicted on them by the central Department of Education, as top-performing middle-schoolers got assigned to struggling high schools for next year under new admissions procedures. The inevitable result: District 2 parents are fleeing the public-school…

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