Faith Perkins

Faith Perkins is a staff writer for The Lion. She graduated from Missouri Western State University with a bachelors in convergent journalism.

Public Education
Wisconsin school superintendent resigns after radio hot mic catches critical, profane remarks

A Wisconsin superintendent resigned after he was caught criticizing the district, making racial statements about Green Bay and using a profanity towards a district employee during a commercial break of… Read More

February 19, 2024
Public Education
Don’t ‘sweep it under the rug’: Students walk out over safety concerns at Michigan high school 

Dozens of Michigan students walked out of class Wednesday over safety concerns and frustration following revelations the school reenrolled a student who sexually assaulted another student. The walkout took place… Read More

February 19, 2024
Culture
Texas teacher placed on leave after video and photos of him dressed in women’s clothing at school go viral

A Texas high school teacher has been placed on administrative leave after widely distributed photos and a video revealed his habit of dressing in women’s clothing at school. In one… Read More

February 19, 2024
Public Education
Indiana AG launches ‘Eyes on Education’ portal to empower parental rights in public education  

Indiana has launched an online “education portal” where objectionable content in schools can be reported by parents, students and teachers.  The office of Indiana’s Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita announced… Read More

February 16, 2024
Government
Bill allowing concealed carry-on school grounds advances in South Dakota Senate

A South Dakota Senate committee approved a school safety bill that would permit the concealed carry of firearms on school grounds under certain conditions. Sponsored by Sen. Brent Hoffman,… Read More

February 16, 2024