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
Georgia to remove references to ‘equity,’ ‘inclusion’ and ‘diversity’ from teaching standards

The Georgia Professional Standards Commission unanimously voted to remove the words “diversity,” “equity” and “inclusion” from K-12 teacher preparation standards during its June meeting. The changes were proposed in the… Read More

June 12, 2023
Public Education
College student allegedly given a ‘zero’ on assignment for using the term ‘biological women’

A University of Cincinnati student alleges she received a zero on a gender studies assignment because she used the term “biological women.”  Student Olivia Krolczky said the professor for the… Read More

June 8, 2023
Public Education
Omaha Public Schools survey reveals teachers, parents agree: Change is needed

Amid a search for a new superintendent, a survey from Omaha Public Schools reveals the community wants the school to go in a different direction. The results reflect similar concerns… Read More

June 7, 2023
Public Education
Utah school district removes Bible from elementary and middle schools following complaint

A Utah school district is removing the Bible from elementary and middle school libraries after receiving a complaint from a parent about its contents.  It follows the passage of a… Read More

June 5, 2023
Legislation
Indiana opens enrollment for expanded school choice program

Enrollment is open for Indiana’s newly expanded school choice program, which provides scholarships for eligible students to access private schools and other resources. “As school choice parents, my family knows… Read More

June 5, 2023