Lion Staff Report

Our reporting covers a wide range of issues facing American families and culture, especially related to the education of children and youth.

Legislation
Gov. Huckabee Sanders expected to sign Arkansas universal school choice bill early next week

The bold educational reform bill heralded by Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will head to her desk early next week after House approval on Thursday. After passing the… Read More

March 2, 2023
Culture
NC Senate approves parents’ rights bill restricting K-4 sexual education in schools

A bill giving parents more say over their children’s health and education passed the North Carolina Senate on Tuesday. Sen. Amy Galey, R-Alamance County, sponsored Senate Bill 49,… Read More

February 10, 2023
Opinion, Public Education
Op-Ed: Teachers’ unions are ‘political creatures’ feeding on ‘teacher salaries’

Teachers’ unions have a stranglehold on American public education. But now, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking the fight to the unions. “Teacher unions no longer resemble the… Read More

January 25, 2023
Culture
Family-friendly, faith-based story hour for children is taking place in libraries across the country

In direct opposition to “drag queen story hours” for children, Christians have begun holding their own faith-based story hours in libraries all over America. “Our culture now privileges… Read More

January 16, 2023
Culture
The Lion 2022 review: Christian education grows, school choice expands, parents fight for their rights

As Christian education continued to soar last year, public education stumbled to its feet after its paralyzing pandemic response led to historic declines in attendance and academic performance. Read More

January 9, 2023