Adam Wittenberg

Adam Wittenberg is deputy managing editor of The Lion. He worked as a reporter and editor in newspapers in New England in the 2000s before moving to the Midwest to write and teach for a Christian…

Christian Schools
Christian Teacher of the Year: Jayme Reese radiates empathy, love, inspiring it in students

Popular PBS painter Bob Ross had his “happy little accidents,” but for Jayme Reese, teaching includes intentional projects that sometimes pay off in a big way. Reese, who teaches middle… Read More

August 19, 2024
Opinion
School choice doesn’t take from public schools – it gives power and control to parents

Is it the death of public-school funding, or the end of a government monopoly on where tax dollars are spent? To listen to critics of school choice, you would think… Read More

August 16, 2024
Culture
Columbia University president resigns after months of pressure over handling of campus antisemitism

Columbia University’s embattled president has resigned following heavy criticism for her handling of anti-Israel protests that disrupted classes and put Jewish students in fear. Minouche Shafik announced… Read More

August 15, 2024
Public Education
Schools figuring out cell phones but now must grapple with AI

More schools are banning cell phones. In a recent round of restrictions and “belt tightening,” states that previously allowed limited use of cell phones during the day are turning to… Read More

August 15, 2024
Culture
ESPN commentator Herbstreit stands firm for women’s sports

Kirk Herbstreit has had enough. The ESPN analyst is speaking up about the need to keep men out of women’s sports – and he doesn’t give care if you don’t… Read More

August 14, 2024