Politics
JD Vance draws praise, media criticism for longtime pro-family, pro-child stanceDonald Trump’s running mate JD Vance is spurring national conversation over declining U.S. birth rates, decrying what he calls “the anti-child ideology that exists in our country.” “We owe something… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian Teacher of the Year: Jennifer Tonkinson prepares junior high students to live biblically through Orwell-inspired teamworkJennifer Tonkinson knows firsthand the importance of avoiding “groupthink,” especially for middle-school classrooms at Valley Christian Schools (VCS) in Chandler, Arizona. Instead of allowing students to settle in cozy cliques,… Read More
Culture
‘The playdate is dying’: US parenting ‘lonelier’ than in previous generations, data suggestsContrary to popular conceptions, American parents aren’t spending significantly more time with their children – but they’re feeling more isolated than their predecessors, a report concludes. “Far from American parenting… Read More
Homeschools
Florida eases regulations on microschools, expanding access to locations without local government approvalFrank and Natalie Farro needed space in 2020 to start a microschool in Coral Springs, Florida. However, they couldn’t find a suitable place to host them long term. “Location has… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian Teacher of the Year: Erin Seitz uses art to ‘serve others and share the good news of Jesus’Even though Erin Seitz had felt a calling to be a Christian art teacher since 5th grade, she didn’t think it was possible given the path she was on. “I… Read More