Christian Schools, Culture
Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha has no interest in ‘preferred pronouns’, issues guidance document on gender dysphoria in Catholic schoolsThe “pronoun battle” presently waged in schoolrooms across the nation will find no engagement in Catholic schools in the Omaha area. This, thanks to the Catholic Archdiocese… Read More
Christian Schools
Simply divine: Wisconsin Christian school repurposes former strip club, ‘lets the light in’When Ozaukee Christian School purchased a former strip club for its new home, Head of School Kris Austin knew it was an unorthodox move. “It is a story that only… Read More
Christian Schools, Legislation
Herzog Foundation catapults 215 students into over 40 Missouri schools with ESA scholarships in just two monthsIf the Herzog Foundation is an aircraft carrier, its ESA program is a 30-ton aircraft launched into flight with just 300 feet of runway. Since July 1,… Read More
Christian Schools
Huge leap of faith: Christian schools see record jump in enrollment, with more students on the wayChristian schools saw record leaps in enrollment in 2021, and early numbers for the 2022-23 school year show the trend continuing. As reported by The… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian school receives death threats over its traditional Christian views on sexuality and marriageA Florida Christian school experienced death threats, hateful calls and other forms of harassment over the last week due to its religious views on gender, sexuality and marriage. Read More
Christian Schools, Legislation
Ohio Christian school started by partnering churches welcomes first class, funded by donations and school vouchersA group of churches in Ohio has banded together to open a private school serving low-income communities where families can use state funds to pay tuition. Westside… Read More
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Christian schools in this North Dakota town ready for enrollment increasesTeachers welcome prospective kindergarteners to Bishop Ryan in late July (via Facebook). Minot’s private Christian schools are both seeing a bump in enrollment this fall. Administrators at… Read More
Christian Schools, Legislation
A new educational frontier opens wide with coming of Arizona’s universal school choice law. What’s it mean for Christian educators?Arizona may soon be the site of the Oklahoma Land Rush of school choice, as a new law allows all parents in the state to take… Read More
Christian Schools, Culture
Food fight is over: Florida Christian school to get lunch money despite refusing to bend to views of sexuality in Biden’s Title IX regulationsA Christian elementary school in Florida will keep getting federal lunch money, even after its refusal to change its views on sexuality to reflect the Biden administration’s proposed Title… Read More
Christian Schools, Courts
Christian school sues Biden administration for withholding lunches from low-income students over views on sexualityA Christian elementary school has filed suit against the Biden administration for threatening to bar its low-income students from receiving school lunch help because of the school’s Christian beliefs. Read More
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Fire marshal threatens fines if hybrid schools don’t apply for certificates of occupancy they say they don’t needAdvocates of homeschooling and hybrid schooling in Georgia are crying foul and accusing a local official of flouting state laws and “weaponizing” building codes to unfairly punish learning pods. Read More
Christian Schools, Courts
Wisconsin Lutheran High School fights Milwaukee’s ‘unlawful’ six-figure property tax billA Christian high school in Wisconsin is suing the city of Milwaukee after being forced to pay more than $100,000 in property taxes for a building it says should be… Read More
Christian Schools
This week in Christian education: June 20-24Franklin Christian Academy completes school expansion for Fall 2022 – Franklin Christian Academy in Franklin, Tennessee successfully completed a 33,000-square-foot 10-classroom addition. The school is anticipating increased enrollment in… Read More
Christian Schools, Legislation
SCOTUS decision opens the door for school choice, renders Blaine Amendment mostly deadBlaine Amendments prohibiting the public support of religious schools, once used to bludgeon school choice supporters during legislative debates, is dead. Or, at least mostly dead. A 6-3 ruling by… Read More
Christian Schools, Legislation
Experts say new SCOTUS ruling may reverberate in Michigan education system(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court’s Carson v. Makin ruling, announced Tuesday, may crack the door open more widely for Michigan families seeking tuition assistance for… Read More
Christian Schools
Landmark religious liberty ruling Tuesday prohibits denial of public funds to schools based solely on their religionIn yet another landmark case for religious liberty, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday the government cannot exclude religious institutions from government funding based solely on their religiosity. … Read More
Christian Schools
This week in Christian education: June 6-10Christian elementary teacher earns national recognition – Dr. Marti Ladner of Pass Christian Elementary was one of five math and science teachers in Mississippi recognized as a finalist for… Read More
Christian Schools, Public Education
Extent of far-left race and sex curricula in schools, and solutions, to be discussed by national panel at free public event in KC MondayFrighteningly fringe curriculum on race and sexuality is much more widespread across America – and much less coincidental – than many parents realize, close observers say. “These… Read More
Christian Schools, Culture
Brodie Croyle, former NFL quarterback, is an all-pro champion for Christian educationFormer NFL quarterback Brodie Croyle, who played primarily for the Kansas City Chiefs, understands the benefits of growing up in a Christian school and being raised with Christian… Read More
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Jacksonville Catholic school one of many schools hoping summer programs will address pandemic learning loss(reimaginED) – As many students continue to struggle academically more than two years since COVID-19 hit, one Florida Catholic school has a focused plan to close the gap. Guardian… Read More