Thursday, May 3, 2012

Nearly 4,000 submissions in the 'Stossel in the Classroom' essay contest

And the top five winners are homeschoolers.

School-bus chasers are here to help

After one person was injured recently in a school-bus accident in Oklahoma City, the experienced personal-injury lawyers at the Maples Law Firm helpfully reminded us that, hey, you know, school-bus accidents happen. And in case you've forgotten, they "have the potential to cause major injuries or even fatalities." Matter of fact,
Some of the common injuries suffered in Oklahoma City bus accidents include: broken bones, head injuries, back and neck injuries, and lacerations. ...

When a school bus accident occurs, the bus company and/or the school district may be held liable for the injuries caused to students, depending on the cause and circumstances of the crash. Injured victims can file a personal injury claim seeking compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, hospitalization, physical therapy, and other related damages.

So if your child has been injured in a school bus accident, you can call these experienced personal injury lawyers -- toll-free! -- for a free consultation.

Not-so-great expectations

Some Oklahoma school officials "find it outrageous that a high school senior should have to master freshman math," The Oklahoman notes.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Good Shepherd Catholic School is helping kids

A new school for autistic children is a 'great fit' for Mercy hospital, and the Henry Scholarships are a key component of the school's success.

Homeschooling autistic children

A growing number of families with autistic kids are turning to homeschooling.

A better way to pay

Jason Richwine of The Heritage Foundation offers five rules for reforming teacher compensation.

Saturday, April 21, 2012

'Public schools to get voucher-created savings'

"Indiana public schools will divvy up $4.2 million in May, thanks in part to the state's private school voucher program," the Northwest Indiana Times reports.
Most private school students participating in the Choice Scholarship Program receive a voucher worth 90 percent of Indiana's per pupil funding for public school. State law requires the remaining 10 percent be paid to school corporations.

Among Northwest Indiana schools, Hammond will receive $60,297; Gary, $51,688; Crown Point, $27,025; Munster, $14,550; Portage Township, $32,078; Duneland, $21,701; and Valparaiso, $23,268.

State funds pay for nearly 4,000 students to attend private schools.