Private School Accountability

Bay Area Parent Demands Action After Anti-Asian Taunts at High School Baseball Game

A Bay Area parent’s call to end a high school baseball season after reports of anti-Asian taunts highlights a disturbing pattern of racism, demanding a serious response that goes beyond simple condemnation. The severity of the situation necessitates a response that addresses the root causes of the hateful behavior, not just its immediate manifestation.

The incident underscores a critical need for accountability within the school’s athletic program. The suggestion that coaches bear a significant responsibility in fostering a team culture that tolerates, or even encourages, such behavior is a valid one. Coaches are role models and should actively intervene to prevent and punish any form of racism or discrimination among their players.… Continue reading

Arizona: Failing Charter School Becomes Taxpayer-Funded Religious School

Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) voucher program, a model for other states, lacks transparency and accountability for private schools receiving public funds. Parents struggle to find reliable information on school quality and financial stability, as illustrated by the sudden closure of Title of Liberty Academy, a voucher-funded school with a history of financial and academic struggles as a previous charter school. This lack of oversight allows schools to operate with minimal standards, despite receiving significant taxpayer dollars. Advocates for school choice oppose increased regulations, creating a system where the public lacks information to make informed decisions about where to send their children. This lack of transparency is a significant concern for those who support educational reforms.

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