A Vermont state senator defended the ban of a Christian school that forfeited a state tournament game rather than play against a team with a transgender player during a CNN interview that aired Monday. “I don’t think it’s a bridge too far,” Democratic State Senator Rebecca White of Vermont told CNN reporter Brynn Gingras. “The athletes…

(SCOTUSBlog) – Nearly three years ago, the Supreme Court extended a First Amendment protection known as the “ministerial exception,” a court-created doctrine that bars courts from reviewing employment decisions by religious employers about their ministers. Last year, four justices issued a statement regarding the denial of a petition that sought to further expand the types of workers who qualify…

Despite school closures and restrictive regulations, the educational establishment’s response to the pandemic turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Christian schools whose enrollment skyrocketed. One such institution is Homestead Christian School of North Carolina, which was founded in 2022. In their first year, Peggy Hester and Ivey King, the school’s administrator and president…

A church in Connecticut is suing the state over a vaccine mandate that might force the closure of its school. In 2021, Connecticut did away with religious exemptions for required vaccines, leaving only medical exemptions as options for students. Milford Christian Church filed the suit, claiming the change resulted in a First Amendment violation since its…

Ventura County Christian School is going to court after it claimed the Ventura Unified School District terminated its lease in a blatant case of religious discrimination. “[The district] believes either that this school does not have a right to exist and worship as they see fit, or because they have a huge disenrollment problem and they…

An Arizona school board’s decision to end its student-teacher partnership with Arizona Christian University is a case of “unconstitutional discrimination,” a new lawsuit claims. The Alliance Defending Freedom filed suit against the Washington Elementary School District on Thursday, alleging the board “made it clear” it was ending the 10-year partnership over the university’s religious beliefs. By…

A Vermont activities association has kicked out a Christian school for refusing to play its girls’ basketball team against a transgender opponent. The Vermont Principals Association (VPA) informed Mid Vermont Christian School (MVCS) of the ban in a letter which was also published Monday on the VPA website. “On March 13, 2023 VPA Executive Council met…

With 29 states currently considering school choice legislation, the education freedom movement seems unstoppable. But the legacy of a 19th century congressman hasn’t made it easy. The “Blaine Amendments” are present in 37 state constitutions. They forbid public funds from going to religious education institutions, causing legal trouble for some school choice initiatives. However, the amendments are relatively…

Christian school fundraises to meet growing demand – Hamilton Christian Academy in Montana is fundraising to expand classrooms and increase staff, all while celebrating the school’s 60th anniversary. “We need space,” said Head of School Matthew Zwicker. “With more people moving into the valley and more seeking the value of quality Christian education we need to…

A California woman was arrested Thursday for allegedly making violent threats against a Christian school. The incident continues a troubling trend nationwide. Antioch resident Danielle Nye, 33, was arrested by the Central County SWAT Team and detectives from the Walnut Creek Police Department on suspicion of making criminal threats, local news station KRON4 reports. “On February…