Public Education
Ohio-based program offers Bible lessons to public school students who opt inAn Ohio-based religious instruction program is bringing the Bible to public school students during school hours in what is called released time instruction. LifeWise Academy, launched in 2018, says it… Read More
Courts
Oregon school district pays historic $3.5M settlement after shielding predatory teacher for decadesAn Oregon public school district has agreed to pay $3.5 million for failing to prevent a former teacher from sexually abusing a 16-year-old student. The former student, referred to as… Read More
Legislation
New Alabama law prohibits teaching DEI at public schools and universitiesAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill restricting the teaching of “divisive concepts” and limiting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at public schools, universities and state agencies. “My Administration… Read More
Culture
Male athletes ‘enjoy a large strength advantage’: Minnesota appeals court rules on alleged discrimination against transgender powerlifterThe Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed a prior ruling that claimed USA Powerlifting violated a transgender athlete’s rights. JayCee Cooper, a biological man, sued USA Powerlifting in 2021 after it… Read More
Public Education
Family of Missouri teen charged in brutal beating of classmate claims she’s the real victimThe family of a teenage girl charged with violently assaulting a fellow student is asserting her innocence, claiming she acted in self-defense. The fight, captured on video and shared across… Read More