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ProPublica investigation finds safety, abuse, and accreditation problems at hundreds of U.S. private schools

ProPublica spent months investigating hundreds of private schools across the United States, drawing on data analysis, public records, court cases, and interviews. The investigation identified problems including safety failures, abuse allegations, and gaps in accreditation oversight at schools in multiple states. ProPublica recommends that families research a school's records before enrollment.

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  • โœ“ProPublica conducted a multi-month investigation of private schools. (ProPublica source material)
  • โœ“The investigation examined data, public records, and court cases. (ProPublica source material)
  • โœ“The investigation identified serious issues at private schools. (ProPublica source material)
  • โœ“80 mainstream media articles have covered related ProPublica reporting. (MSM article count provided)

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  • ~The investigation suggests parents should conduct research before enrolling children in private schools. (ProPublica editorial framing)
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Coverage2 of 15 major US outlets
PublishedAugust 28, 2026 at 2:31 PM PDT

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