http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ en-us https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6a0b54c33235e93e6fb30f176b920fbf?s=400&d=mm&r=g http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ Peter Greene's stories. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/2024/06/25/oklahoma-supreme-court-strikes-down-religious-charter-school/ "The State’s establishment of a religious charter school violates Oklahoma statutes Oklahoma Constitution, and the Establishment Clause." Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ content_667af2d6ffd79709943f4b58 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:49:28 -0400 2024-06-26T03:54:22-04:00 "The State’s establishment of a religious charter school violates Oklahoma statutes Oklahoma Constitution, and the Establishment Clause." getty Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/2024/06/20/louisiana-just-put-the-ten-commandments-in-every-classroom-heres-the-other-danger-with-that-law/ When you mix religion and politics, you get politics. Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ content_66746311fd3f8020ef0a6ba2 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:01:16 -0400 2024-06-21T10:22:49-04:00 When you mix religion and politics, you get politics. getty Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education Business /business Law /law leadership standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/2024/06/20/school-vouchers-and-outsourcing-discrimination/ Aside from questions about educational quality or who exactly benefits from school vouchers, one thing has become abundantly clear: school vouchers have put taxpayers in the position of footing the bill for a great deal of discrimination. Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ content_667328d2abef7d4dcdfef9b0 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:10:53 -0400 2024-06-21T04:40:09-04:00 Aside from questions about educational quality or who exactly benefits from school vouchers, one thing has become abundantly clear: school vouchers have put taxpayers in the position of footing the bill for a great deal of discrimination. getty Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/2024/06/15/in-colorado-state-board-of-education-primary-election-attracts-big-money/ An ordinarily quiet primary in Colorado finds a Democrat challenged by a candidate with an extraordinary influx of money apparently from charter school backers. Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ content_666c3a23b34f6179e3fb7ad9 Sat, 15 Jun 2024 14:40:45 -0400 2024-06-24T09:57:12-04:00 An ordinarily quiet primary in Colorado finds a Democrat challenged by a candidate with an extraordinary influx of money apparently from charter school backers. getty Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/2024/06/13/florida-wanted-to-take-her-teaching-license-over-a-black-lives-matter-flag-a-judge-just-said-no/ The state went after Donofrio’s license; instead, a judge has ruled that Donofrio will remain licensed to teach in Florida. Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ content_666709099f99cb791c01a082 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:57:45 -0400 2024-06-17T04:13:17-04:00 The state went after Donofrio’s license; instead, a judge has ruled that Donofrio will remain licensed to teach in Florida. EVAC Movement Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/2024/05/29/school-vouchers-dodging-democracy-in-nebraska/ Supporters of school vouchers in Nebraska have passed a bill that may circumvent the drive to give the public a vote on a voucher program for the state. Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ content_66572e7fc93e427ccd44acd9 Wed, 29 May 2024 13:20:31 -0400 2024-06-04T02:16:58-04:00 Supporters of school vouchers in Nebraska have passed a bill that may circumvent the drive to give the public a vote on a voucher program for the state. getty Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/2024/05/23/idaho-created-a-book-ban-bounty-now-a-library-is-adults-only/ Back in April, Idaho Governor Brad Little signed HB 710 into law. Now libraries around the state are feeling the impact, and so are the families they serve. Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ content_664fc2b97846720609d96cd9 Thu, 23 May 2024 19:26:28 -0400 2024-06-04T01:32:40-04:00 Back in April, Idaho Governor Brad Little signed HB 710 into law. Now libraries around the state are feeling the impact, and so are the families they serve. getty Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education Business /business Law /law leadership standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/2024/05/20/in-pennsylvania--a-cyber-charter-school-builds-a-real-estate-empire/ The Education Voters of PA report shows that the four largest cyber charter schools in Pennsylvania in 2018 had net assets and fund balances totaling $566,858; in 2022, that total had grown to $486 million. Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ content_6648b1c2fe006955a0740a7d Mon, 20 May 2024 17:45:25 -0400 2024-06-04T01:15:23-04:00 The Education Voters of PA report shows that the four largest cyber charter schools in Pennsylvania in 2018 had net assets and fund balances totaling $566,858; in 2022, that total had grown to $486 million. getty Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/2024/05/12/the-state-pre-school-gap-continues-to-grow/ A new study shows that when it comes to preschool, some states are behind the curve, and others are even further behind. Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ content_663e5b52e5eaec74bbe4e7ff Sun, 12 May 2024 16:32:33 -0400 2024-06-03T08:21:57-04:00 A new study shows that when it comes to preschool, some states are behind the curve, and others are even further behind. getty Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/2024/05/07/best-teacher-appreciation-week-gift-it-depends-on-who-you-are/ What’s the best teacher appreciation gift? That depends on who you are. Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ content_66393b885be05b41f7bdea2c Tue, 07 May 2024 13:55:57 -0400 2024-05-08T14:12:16-04:00 What’s the best teacher appreciation gift? That depends on who you are. getty Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/2024/04/30/school-vouchers-have-a-transparency-problem/ Voucher fans may have to ask themselves what is worse— keeping taxpayers from seeing where their money is going, or letting them know. Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ content_66318f3440865972b88e6187 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:25:45 -0400 2024-05-07T00:01:24-04:00 Voucher fans may have to ask themselves what is worse— keeping taxpayers from seeing where their money is going, or letting them know. getty Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/2024/04/24/cheers-for-testing-season/ This new rite of spring is a display of how test-centered schooling has led education astray. Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ content_661d64b2af0f75126dd7311e Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:28:34 -0400 2024-06-03T07:04:22-04:00 This new rite of spring is a display of how test-centered schooling has led education astray. MediaNews Group via Getty Images Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/2024/04/18/new-documentary-portrait-of-trailblazing-florida-teacher/ Film maker Boaz Dvir has created “Class of Her Own,” a documentary focusing on a challenging and inspiring tale of transformational teacher Gloria Merriex. Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ content_66212cdef704252345fbd1c6 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:17:37 -0400 2024-05-02T05:48:21-04:00 Film maker Boaz Dvir has created “Class of Her Own,” a documentary focusing on a challenging and inspiring tale of transformational teacher Gloria Merriex. Boaz Dvir Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/2024/04/09/vermonts-new-secretary-of-education-is-about-to-take-office-surrounded-by-controversy/ Zoie Saunders has barely any background in public education. Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ content_661573df8967f71c156c7815 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:07:41 -0400 2024-05-08T14:07:20-04:00 Zoie Saunders has barely any background in public education. getty Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/2024/04/05/the-state-of-the-teaching-profession/ Teachers are dissatisfied, students are struggling, and the future of education is grim. Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ content_66101de6225dca0470ccf280 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:41:57 -0400 2024-04-08T04:04:10-04:00 Teachers are dissatisfied, students are struggling, and the future of education is grim. getty Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/2024/03/31/tennessees-failed-school-takeover-experiment-may-finally-shut-down/ For over a decade, Tennessee has been home to an ambitious plan for turning around low-achieving schools. Now it appears that leaders are ready to finally pull the plug. Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ content_6606cf6e81bfc513458a6699 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 20:28:10 -0400 2024-05-08T14:07:46-04:00 For over a decade, Tennessee has been home to an ambitious plan for turning around low-achieving schools. Now it appears that leaders are ready to finally pull the plug. getty Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/2024/02/26/report-north-dakota-number-one-in-nation-for-public-education-support/ The five top states ranked for their support of public education are North Dakota, Connecticut, Vermont, Illinois, and Nebraska. Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ content_65db3f417f86d0332b80b887 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500 2024-05-08T14:07:10-04:00 The five top states ranked for their support of public education are North Dakota, Connecticut, Vermont, Illinois, and Nebraska. getty Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/2024/02/22/survey-finds-bipartisan-support-for-public-schools-wide-gap-on-lgbtq-issues-in-education/ Republicans and Democrats would much rather spend tax dollars on public education than private school vouchers. But when it comes to what should go on inside those public schools, there are some vast differences. Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ content_65d78bef7f86d0332bf6e6cb Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:16:21 -0500 2024-05-08T14:07:30-04:00 Republicans and Democrats would much rather spend tax dollars on public education than private school vouchers. But when it comes to what should go on inside those public schools, there are some vast differences. getty Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/2024/01/26/the-real-obstacles-to-school-choice/ The obstacles to true school choice do not come from public school supporters. Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ content_65b26f357bdc5147c7797953 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:45:41 -0500 2024-06-03T07:04:22-04:00 The obstacles to true school choice do not come from public school supporters. getty Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/2024/01/18/pennsylvanias-path-to-better-and-more-expensive-school-funding/ A newly adopted report from the Basic Education Funding Commission lays out a roadmap for improved funding. Now the legislature has to decide how closely they want to follow that map. Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ content_65a948144a7f307e740047ba Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:04:33 -0500 2024-05-08T14:07:13-04:00 A newly adopted report from the Basic Education Funding Commission lays out a roadmap for improved funding. Now the legislature has to decide how closely they want to follow that map. getty Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/2023/12/30/three-education-stories-to-watch-in-2024/ Here are three education stories (and one non-story) to watch in 2024. Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ content_658f260a68f3db408a1d9f05 Sat, 30 Dec 2023 10:51:56 -0500 2024-05-08T14:06:57-04:00 Here are three education stories (and one non-story) to watch in 2024. getty Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/2023/12/15/kentucky-court-delivers-another-setback-for-school-choice/ A year ago, the Kentucky Supreme Court shut down a proposed school voucher plan. Now Franklin County Circuit Court Judge Phillip Shepherd has ruled against the funding law set up to promote charter schools in the state. Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ content_657c76e0fd146054f8d988c7 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:39:09 -0500 2024-05-08T14:07:20-04:00 A year ago, the Kentucky Supreme Court shut down a proposed school voucher plan. Now Franklin County Circuit Court Judge Phillip Shepherd has ruled against the funding law set up to promote charter schools in the state. getty Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/2023/12/13/iowa-demonstrates-why-the-wall-between-church-and-state-must-stand/ When you mix religion and politics, you get politics. Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/petergreene/ content_6579b5bedfafbf6aaf47792f Wed, 13 Dec 2023 09:31:03 -0500 2024-05-08T14:07:22-04:00 When you mix religion and politics, you get politics. getty Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership standard