Politics
Study finds Democrats using school choice more than Republicans in NCAlthough Republican-led states are more likely to enact school choice programs, new research suggests Democrats are more likely to use them. The study, published in December in the Journal of… Read More
Public Education
California district wrestles with facilities challenges amid âmassive operating deficitâCaliforniaâs Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) is facing twin troubles of a major budget shortfall while preparing a widespread revamp of its 70-plus buildings, according to a recent report. âEven as the… Read More
Government
Senate Dems block legislation designed to help pregnant studentsÂLegislation requiring colleges to inform students of their rights and available resources during pregnancy stalled in the U.S. Senate after Democrats refused to advance it in a late January vote. The… Read More
Opinion
DEI researchers make new transgender sports âequityâ claimThe liberal media are hailing a new study they claim shows trans athletes may not enjoy a competitive advantage over biological women in sports. In fact, the studyâs overall… Read More
Courts
Washington district admits liability in sexual assault case involving school bus rideIn a reversal from previous statements, a Washington school district has admitted liability for negligence and âany and all damagesâ associated with a school bus sexual assault case. The lawsuit, filed against… Read More
Government
First Lady Melania Trump visits children with rare diseases to celebrate Valentineâs Day, honor their âprofound resilienceâFirst Lady Melania Trump visited children with rare and serious diseases to celebrate Valentine’s Day, encouraging them to stay strong and well. Trump visited The Childrenâs Inn at the National… Read More
Government
Three states weigh bills to end public school vaccine mandatesAmid a national debate about the safety of vaccines, several states may soon stop requiring immunization for school children. New Hampshire, Iowa and West Virginia are considering legislation to terminate vaccine mandates for public… Read More
Government
Watch: Unemployment falls, wages rise in January reportStrong economic data for January bolstered President Donald Trumpâs claims that the economy is improving. CNBCâs Rick Santelli reported Wednesday that unemployment fell, hourly earnings rose and nonfarm payroll gains exceeded expectations. Read More
Culture
Christians encourage dating, strong marriages amid âdating recession,’ in honor of National Marriage WeekAmid ever-later wedding bells and fewer young adults dating, Christian organizations and long-time married couples are promoting the beauty and vitality of marriage during National Marriage… Read More
Government
Iowa bill would restrict partnerships between libraries, public schools, in effort to close loopholes, protect childrenPublic libraries in Iowa would no longer be able to create certain agreements with public or charter schools, or offer bookmobiles on school campuses, under a bill meant to protect children from sexual material. The Iowa House Education Committee House approved… Read More
World
Vance visits Armenia, Azerbaijan after Olympics to strengthen peace, partnershipsU.S. Vice President JD Vance visited Armenia and Azerbaijan this week to further secure a peace agreement between the two countries brokered by the U.S. after more than 35 years… Read More
Courts
Ex-teachers’ union chiefs headed to prison in $2.6M fraud caseThe former leaders of a Florida teachersâ union are heading to prison and must repay $2.6 million they stole during their tenure, a federal judge ordered Monday. Teresa Brady, 70,… Read More
World
Watchdog reveals Chinese research threats at US defense labsU.S. universities have hosted Chinese researchers with documented ties to Chinaâs Communist Party (CCP) inside American defense-funded laboratories, according to an investigative report by a government oversight organization. The 124-page report, published last… Read More
Culture
Watch: Kentucky governor cites faith in defending trans surgeries for youthKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says his Christian faith motivated his veto of legislation that would have prohibited sex-change surgeries for minors, a position he defended during an appearance on The View on Monday. Read More
Culture
FBI releases new photos in search for Savannah Guthrieâs missing motherThe FBI Tuesday released new images and videos in the search for âTodayâ co-anchor Savannah Guthrieâs missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, as the investigation entered its tenth day. The new footage… Read More
Culture
Born at just 23 weeks, Derick Hall becomes Super Bowl champSeattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall played a key role in Super Bowl LX, helping his team beat the New England Patriots 29-13. It was one of the biggest moments of… Read More
Government
Watch: Schmitt hammers Ossoff on voter ID, says vulnerable Democrat is âterrifiedâSen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, hammered Sen. John Ossoff, D-Georgia, Monday for opposing voter ID requirements, saying the Georgia lawmaker is politically vulnerable. âHeâs terrified because heâs the most vulnerable Democrat on… Read More
Culture
UN agency calls for censorship of pro-lifers, labeling abortion opposition as âmisinformationâA United Nations health entity is calling on digital platforms and governments to restrict pro-life speech by redefining opposition to abortion as âmisinformation,â a move directly limiting religious expression and pro-life advocacy. Read More
Opinion
Accountability and leadership:Â Why the AMA finally abandoned pediatric sex-change surgeriesThe stunning reversal by the American Medical Association and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons on child sex-change procedures last week appears to stem from two developments: a $2 million… Read More
Homeschools
Maine homeschoolers enjoy flexibility, success in alternative education modelsFor Lisa Berry, educational âsuccessâ involves far more than a diploma or other certification. âMost people would agree that success, in life or education, is really about being able to… Read More