Culture
Missouri police chase convict for 9 hours; suspect, 2 deputies killedA Missouri sheriffâs deputy was fatally shot at a traffic stop on Monday and another died early Tuesday morning during a shootout with the suspect. Richard Dean Bird, 45, shot and… Read More
Culture
Structure, discipline yield stronger relationships, parenting study findsWhile enforcing rules makes parenting âfeel harderâ in the moment, parents and children both say their relationships improve under clear expectations in the long run, according to a recent… Read More
Government
Watch: Wrong-way trucker with Minnesota CDL stopped in MissouriA truck driver with a Minnesota commercial driverâs license drove the wrong way on a Missouri highway for several miles before being stopped by police. No one was injured after the driver… Read More
Public Education
Washington district ponders elementary closures to âright-sizeâ long-term operationsA Washington district is planning to âright-sizeâ its elementary offerings for the next decade after years of declining enrollment â forecast to continue as birth rates keep falling. âState data shows… Read More
Culture
Bart Millard: âI Can Only Imagine 2â is a story of grief, gratitude and redemptionMercyMe frontman Bart Millard still remembers his first interaction with Tim Timmons, a fellow singer who joined the band on a tour that would have life-changing implications for everyone involved. He was â from… Read More
Government
LA school superintendent target of 3 federal raidsÂFederal agents executed search warrants Wednesday at three locations tied to Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Alberto Carvalho. The searches covered LAUSD headquarters, his current San Pedro… Read More
Politics
Watch: Support for Trump jumps among State of the Union viewersSupport for President Donald Trump rose 10 percentage points among people who watched Tuesdayâs State of the Union address, with 64% saying his policies would âmove… Read More
Courts
Vermont backs down on Christian adoption discriminationIn victory for parents’ rights and religious freedom, Vermont officials have reversed course after revoking foster-care licenses from Christian families who would not affirm gender identity ideology. In a settlement after two… Read More
Public Education
Iowa district rolls out expensive, limited electric buses despite funding freezeIowaâs Sioux City district has launched several new electric buses even as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program funding this initiative has been placed under review. âThe funding for… Read More
Culture
Trans âwolfâ teacher fired at school serving children of military familiesA controversial Fort Bragg transgender teacher, who reportedly also identifies as a wolf, has been terminated from his position following complaints from families of âsexual fetish behavior.â The firing comes after months of reports to the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)… Read More
Public Education
âThey protested the wrong peopleâ: Out-of-control Kansas high school protest highlights risks in growing student ICE walkoutsAn anti-ICE walkout in Kansas City Friday that turned violent and criminal only sheds light on rising student walkouts against immigration enforcement. The protest at Olathe Northwest High School… Read More
Public Education
Stunning Texas study: College prep courses may be âsetting students up for failureâCollege prep courses may actually hinder studentsâ preparation for higher education â the opposite of what they promise, a recent study concludes. âWhile English and math college prep courses have seen a… Read More
Government
âState of our Union is strongâ: Trump touts affordability, American strength, and âgolden ageâ in address to CongressPresident Donald Trump projected a message of American strength and a nation roaring back to life in his State of the Union address Tuesday. âMembers of Congress, the state… Read More
Politics
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas claims longtime Democrat mayors, not Trump, cut crime to record lows last yearHours before the State of the Union address Tuesday, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas noted âthe homicide rate in major U.S. cities is at a 125-year lowâ and âhomicides plummeted… Read More
Public Education
DOJ demands St. Louis special schools ban âseclusion and restraintsâ after âgross violationsâThe U.S. Justice Department notified a Missouri school district Monday that its seclusion and restraint practices violate the Americans with Disabilities Act. The 21-month investigation into the Special School District… Read More
Courts
Colorado Christian school challenges state ban on religious fundingThe outcome of a Colorado Christian school’s lawsuit could reshape American education by creating an avenue for religious schools to receive public funding. Riverstone Academy is suing the Colorado Commissioner of… Read More
Courts
Tennessee teacher removed after requesting religious exemption to avoid reading LGBT book to first gradersA Tennessee public-school teacher is facing disciplinary action and a possible termination after declining to read an LGBTQ book to his first-grade students, citing his religious convictions. First Liberty Institute… Read More
Government
Education Department video highlights school choice gains under TrumpThe Department of Education released a video Monday celebrating the growth of school choice and improvements in education under President Donald Trump. The montage features clips of two Republican governors… Read More
Courts
Judge rules in favor of Oklahoma private schools in sports disputeAn Oklahoma County judge has ruled against a controversial athletic rule targeting private schools. Oklahoma County District Judge Richard Ogden granted summary judgment Friday in favor of five… Read More
Public Education
Public schoolsâ woes stem from bureaucratic tendencies, not underfunding, analyst arguesIf public schools are suffering from inadequate funding â a common complaint among their advocates â then we should see other nations spending more, a recent commentary argues. However, American… Read More