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.

Christian Schools
Iowa Christian school celebrates completion of its first gymnasium after fundraising effort

After bouncing from gym to gym around the region, one northern Iowa school finally has its own gymnasium to call home. North Iowa Christian School (NICS), located in… Read More

January 13, 2022
Culture
Russell Wilson wins Bart Starr Award for putting his faith into practice

Russell Wilson, recipient of this year’s Bart Starr Award, talks to the wife the award’s namesake. NFL quarterback Russell Wilson has spent his career as one… Read More

January 11, 2022
Public Education
Vaccine mandates for student athletics and other extracurriculars increasing nationwide as some schools also go remote

As Covid cases increase nationwide, some schools have implemented vaccine mandates for students involved in extracurricular activities, including athletics. Critics worry that the mandates will have detrimental effects… Read More

January 6, 2022
Public Education
91% of Chicago Teachers Union members plan on pushing for remote learning after winter break

The Chicago Teachers Union is expected to vote on Tuesday about whether to defy orders from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to return to in-person instruction. The union urged… Read More

January 3, 2022
Christian Schools, Culture
Christian school’s right to pray over loudspeaker before games is in federal judge’s hands

A battle that began over five years ago for Cambridge Christian School in Tampa, Fla. is officially in the hands of a federal judge. U.S. District Judge Charlene… Read More

December 30, 2021