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Missouri police chase convict for 9 hours; suspect, 2 deputies killed

A Missouri sheriff’s 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

February 26, 2026
Culture
Structure, discipline yield stronger relationships, parenting study finds

While enforcing rules makes parenting “feel harder” in the moment, parents and children both say their relationships improve under clear expectations in the long run, according to a recent… Read More

February 26, 2026
Government
Watch: Wrong-way trucker with Minnesota CDL stopped in Missouri

A truck driver with a Minnesota commercial driver’s 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

February 26, 2026
Public Education
Washington district ponders elementary closures to ‘right-size’ long-term operations

A Washington district is planning to “right-size” its elementary offerings for the next decade after years of declining enrollment – forecast to continue as birth rates keep falling. “State data shows… Read More

February 26, 2026
Culture
Bart Millard: ‘I Can Only Imagine 2’ is a story of grief, gratitude and redemption

MercyMe 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 – from… Read More

February 25, 2026
Government
LA school superintendent target of 3 federal raids 

Federal 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

February 25, 2026
Politics
Watch: Support for Trump jumps among State of the Union viewers

Support for President Donald Trump rose 10 percentage points among people who watched Tuesday’s State of the Union address, with 64% saying his policies would “move… Read More

February 25, 2026
Courts
Vermont backs down on Christian adoption discrimination

In 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

February 25, 2026
Public Education
Iowa district rolls out expensive, limited electric buses despite funding freeze

Iowa’s 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. “The funding for… Read More

February 25, 2026
Culture
Trans ‘wolf’ teacher fired at school serving children of military families

A controversial Fort Bragg transgender teacher, who reportedly also identifies as a wolf, has been terminated from his position following complaints from families of “sexual fetish behavior.” The firing comes after months of reports to the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)… Read More

February 25, 2026
Public Education
‘They protested the wrong people’: Out-of-control Kansas high school protest highlights risks in growing student ICE walkouts

An 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

February 25, 2026
Public Education
Stunning Texas study: College prep courses may be ‘setting students up for failure’

College prep courses may actually hinder students’ preparation for higher education – the opposite of what they promise, a recent study concludes. “While English and math college prep courses have seen a… Read More

February 25, 2026
Government
‘State of our Union is strong’: Trump touts affordability, American strength, and ‘golden age’ in address to Congress

President Donald Trump projected a message of American strength and a nation roaring back to life in his State of the Union address Tuesday. “Members of Congress, the state… Read More

February 25, 2026
Politics
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas claims longtime Democrat mayors, not Trump, cut crime to record lows last year

Hours before the State of the Union address Tuesday, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas noted “the homicide rate in major U.S. cities is at a 125-year low” and “homicides plummeted… Read More

February 24, 2026
Public Education
DOJ demands St. Louis special schools ban ‘seclusion and restraints’ after ‘gross violations’

The 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

February 24, 2026
Courts
Colorado Christian school challenges state ban on religious funding

The 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

February 24, 2026
Courts
Tennessee teacher removed after requesting religious exemption to avoid reading LGBT book to first graders

A 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

February 24, 2026
Government
Education Department video highlights school choice gains under Trump

The 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

February 24, 2026
Courts
Judge rules in favor of Oklahoma private schools in sports dispute

An 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

February 24, 2026
Public Education
Public schools’ woes stem from bureaucratic tendencies, not underfunding, analyst argues

If public schools are suffering from inadequate funding – a common complaint among their advocates – then we should see other nations spending more, a recent commentary argues. However, American… Read More

February 24, 2026