Grant Braaten

Staff writers for The Lion cover a wide range of issues facing American families and culture, especially related to the education of children and youth.

Public Education
Vocal, profane anti-police activist appointed to school board in Olympia, Washington over public opposition

A Washington state woman with a history of anti-police rhetoric and encouraging riots has been appointed as a school board director in her city’s district. In a unanimous… Read More

November 2, 2022
Government
West Virginia’s Amendment 4 would hold appointed state education board accountable, supporters argue

Every government agency in West Virginia is required by law to submit new rules and regulations to state lawmakers for approval, with one glaring exception: the Department of Education. Read More

November 1, 2022
Public Education
Nationwide test scores show unprecedented decline in K-12 education due to pandemic policies that kept kids out of classrooms

Pandemic-era shutdowns and virtual learning caused a historic setback in K-12 education, according to new national data released on Monday.  The “Nation’s Report Card”… Read More

October 25, 2022
Public Education
Parents group blames Colorado school district leadership for 25% staff turnover

A Colorado school district has been losing its teachers at an alarming rate due to the toxic culture created by its leadership, a local parents group says. Stand… Read More

October 20, 2022
Culture
Number of adolescents seeking gender treatments has ‘skyrocketed,’ puberty blockers handed out “like candy,” says pediatric doctor in unearthed webinar

A Boston children’s doctor specializing in “gender management” says gender dysphoria and its treatment are skyrocketing – just one of number of shocking statements he made in a recently uncovered… Read More

October 18, 2022