Private Schools

Parents are currently negotiating fees with private schools as VAT increases overall costs. Financial advisers report that families are now band together to negotiate a group discount for their children due to the 20% tax rate.

The Kano Assembly passed the Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at regulating private school fees and preventing arbitrary increases. The legislation seeks to enhance oversight of private schools and protect parents from unfair financial practices.

Telangana's Chief Minister Revanth announced annual foreign study tours for government teachers. The state spends ₹1.08 lakh per student in government schools, while private school parents spend ₹50,000 annually. The CM emphasized the need for introspection on why parents prefer private schools.

Tennessee students attending private schools may now have more opportunities to participate in public school sports under a new law. The change allows these students to try out for public school sports programs.

Nearly 52 million students in public, private, or charter schools nationwide may be eligible for federal 'Freedom' scholarships, with over 2.7 million students in New York State qualifying, according to a new report.

Enrolment at Hong Kong’s international and private schools increased for the third consecutive year since the 2022 government talent scheme, despite a decline in the city’s overall student population. Kindergartens and local public primary schools experienced significant closures, with 30 preschools shutting down or closing this academic year.

200 schools in tribal pockets of Andhra Pradesh will receive permanent buildings within a year. Over 1 lakh students have returned to government schools from private schools in the past two years, according to a ministerial statement at a parent-teacher meeting in Polavaram district.

The article discusses opposition to the proposal by the Karnataka Chief Minister for private schools to adopt government schools. Key stakeholders include the state's leadership and the education sector.

Ohio public schools face a bus driver shortage while debating transportation system changes. A state workgroup recommended a 'comprehensive system change' but highlighted disagreements on implementation. Private and religious schools advocate for expanded transportation access, though some workgroup members opposed the proposed recommendations.

TRSMA is seeking protection for private schools and alleges harassment by external groups. The organization claims external entities are targeting private educational institutions.

Private schools in Tamil Nadu have been ordered to display their fees. The directive is part of a news update in The Hindu's Tamil Nadu Today newsletter.

Private schools are required to submit audit reports and display fee details, with potential consequences for non-compliance. The directive aims to ensure transparency and accountability in school operations.

ProPublica investigated private schools and found examples of institutions with serious issues, such as a school in Arkansas linked to a founder accused of a 'Fight Club' and a former superintendent in Florida who received public funds after mismanaging charter school money. The article highlights the lack of oversight for private schools compared to public ones, with many states taking a hands-off approach.

Public funds are increasingly supporting private schools, with states like Florida and Arizona showing lax regulation. This has led to a surge in private school openings despite concerns over founder backgrounds and student safety.

The Punjab Governor approved an ordinance capping private school fee hikes at 5% per annum. The Punjab Cabinet had previously approved the measure, with CM Bhagwant Mann criticizing the commercialization of education.

North Carolina public schools maintained an 84% market share in the 2025-26 school year, serving over 1.5 million students. Enrollment in public charter and private schools increased, while homeschool enrollment declined. The State Board of Education aims to raise public school market share to 89% by 2030.

District Education Officers (DEOs) are being directed to educate private schools about mandatory Aadhaar biometric updates. The focus is on ensuring compliance with regulations requiring updated biometric data for Aadhaar-linked processes.

The Madras High Court directed all private schools in Tamil Nadu to display their fee structure on notice boards and websites. Justice M. Dhandapani issued the order under the court's extraordinary writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution.

Private schools in Tennessee participating in the voucher program will have extended time to submit student standardized test scores to the Office of Research and Education Accountability (OREA). The original June 30 deadline remains, but additional time is being granted due to the requirement being new this year. OREA will publish an academic performance report for voucher recipients after the state legislature convenes in January 2027.

A proposed scholarship tax-credit program in Michigan would divert public funds to private education, reducing accountability and deepening educational inequities. The article argues that public schools serve all students regardless of background, while private schools lack the same obligations and transparency. Critics warn the program perpetuates segregation and undermines public education.

Punjab has implemented a 5% cap on annual fee hikes for private schools. The measure aims to control arbitrary increases and protect students and parents.

Ogun State Government has banned graduation and end-of-session parties in public and private schools, threatening sanctions against non-compliant institutions.

The Ogun State Government has banned graduation and end-of-session parties in both public and private schools, warning that non-compliant schools will face sanctions under applicable regulations.

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre and Punjab government to respond to a plea regarding the failure to implement the 25% RTE quota in schools. The petitioner claims nearly two lakh children are admitted to private schools at the entry level, with at least 50,000 under the RTE Act, and the court has directed a survey in a district to assess compliance.

Students from two private schools in Guwahati created and sold AI-altered explicit content featuring 64 female students and teachers. The incident involves the misuse of AI technology to produce and distribute explicit material.

Sharifah Buzeki, Kampala Capital City Authority Executive Director, has warned teachers in government schools against enrolling their children in private schools as enrollment in government schools declines.

The article argues that while school choice is often promoted as a solution to educational inequality, the quality of education is more influenced by teacher effectiveness than by school selection. It highlights that lower-income parents have limited options compared to higher-income families, and research shows significant variation in teacher effectiveness within schools, which impacts student learning more than school-level choices.

The author, a former Catholic school student, opposes Ohio’s private school voucher program, arguing it diverts public funds from public schools to private institutions, disproportionately benefiting existing private school families. They highlight that 90% of vouchers go to students already enrolled in private schools and criticize the program for harming public education resources and rural communities with limited school options.

Jeffrey Yass, a Republican megadonor, and his wife Janine founded the Yass Prize, which offers scholarships for 500 students at Philadelphia public schools set to close in 2027. The scholarships provide $8,000 annually through high school, allowing enrollment in vetted private schools. Critics argue this initiative promotes privatization and exploits public school challenges.

Jeffrey Yass, a Pennsylvania billionaire, is funding scholarships through the Yass Prize for Philadelphia students affected by school closures. The initiative offers $8,000 annual scholarships to 500 students to attend vetted private schools. Critics argue the program diverts students from public schools, which they claim undermines public education funding.

Mauritania plans to close most private primary schools and move students to free public schools, sparking a backlash. The plan affects private schools and students will be transferred to public schools. This decision has generated opposition.

Far-left commentator Hasan Piker told The New York Times he supports stealing from corporations as a form of protest, arguing that companies factor theft into their profits due to automation. He also endorsed 'piracy' against corporations but distanced himself from stealing from taxpayer-funded institutions and called for banning private schools.