Josh Mann

Josh Mann, Ph.D., is the Managing Editor for The Lion. Prior to working for the Herzog Foundation, Josh worked for a software startup in the language-learning space. His previous work includes…

Public Education
Judge tosses verdict requiring school to pay $4 million to transgender student over bathroom access

A judge has overturned a jury verdict that would have forced a Missouri school district to pay $4 million to a transgender student over access to bathrooms and other… Read More

June 9, 2022
Culture, Public Education
From pizza to insurance, pro-LGBTQ+ advocates get creative in attempts to sexualize kids at stunningly early ages

Two well-known companies are under fire for efforts to get pro-LBGTQ+ books into the hands of children.  On Thursday, Pizza Hut’s “BOOK IT!” reading program sent out… Read More

June 6, 2022
Legislation
Missouri legislative session ends with progress on education

New funding for charter schools, expanding access to virtual school, improving childhood literacy and increasing teacher pay are among a handful of education initiatives that the Missouri legislature… Read More

May 17, 2022
Public Education
Texas school may have illegally pushed vote on billion-dollar school bond, revealing common problems with how bond issues work

A Texas public school district is under investigation for what Gov. Greg Abbott calls a “likely crime” – school bond electioneering.  School officials may have pressured… Read More

May 10, 2022
Culture, Legislation
Should teachers treat your children as they would their own? Maybe not, but they will

Pres. Biden addresses Teachers of the Year winners last week. President Biden recently said something both true and disturbing. He told… Read More

May 3, 2022