Opinion
When a teachers union adopts a radical foreign policy(The Daily Signal) – Traditionally, teachers unions have kept a laserlike focus on improving members’ pay, benefits, and working conditions. Now, though, teachers unions are diverting their energies from fighting for… Read More
Public Education
Arizona Board of Education rejects proposed restrictions on ESA programThe Arizona state school board rejected proposed updates to the state’s universal school choice program, which would have restricted parents’ freedoms. During its annual review of… Read More
Culture
Married people more likely to be ‘thriving’: Gallup survey(The Daily Signal) – A new Gallup survey has found that, over more than a decade, one variable has consistently predicted whether people described themselves as “thriving”: marriage. Married couples are… Read More
Culture
University health system consulted trans activists to get perfect score on ‘equality’ index(Daily Caller News Foundation) – University of Iowa Health Care officials consulted with an LGBTQ human rights group to try to improve their equality score after being docked over their transgender… Read More
Legislation
The significance of the Ten Commandments can now be taught in Utah public schools as part of American HistoryUtah public schools will now have the ability to teach the Ten Commandments after a new law was passed in the Legislature. Utah Gov. Sean Cox signed a bill last… Read More
Public Education
Ohio-based program offers Bible lessons to public school students who opt inAn Ohio-based religious instruction program is bringing the Bible to public school students during school hours in what is called released time instruction. LifeWise Academy, launched in 2018, says it… Read More
Culture
Young women favor femininity over feminism, survey finds(The Daily Signal) – A majority of young women say they prefer traditional femininity to radical feminism, an online survey has found. The survey results also show that 82% of… Read More
Culture
Jack Gohlke’s development at small Christian college paved way for March Madness legendThe feel-good story of this year’s NCAA Division I men’s tournament so far is Jack Gohlke, an ice-in-the-veins 3-point shooter who got his start at Michigan’s Hillsdale College. Gohlke, a 6-3… Read More
Public Education
No good news about student learning on 4-year anniversary of COVID school closures(The Center Square) – Four years ago this month, schools nationwide shut down as COVID-19 numbers skyrocketed and students were sent home for what was initially planned to be two… Read More
Courts
Oregon school district pays historic $3.5M settlement after shielding predatory teacher for decadesAn Oregon public school district has agreed to pay $3.5 million for failing to prevent a former teacher from sexually abusing a 16-year-old student. The former student, referred to as… Read More
Public Education
Ohio approves 90,000 scholarships during first year of universal school choiceThe Ohio Department of Education has approved nearly 90,000 scholarships during the state’s first year of universal school choice. As of March 18, the state approved 87,312 applications to the… Read More
Public Education
Virginia school board takes heat for turning off cameras during meetingsThe Loudoun County School Board in Virginia is facing the ire of parents and community advocates for a recent decision to remove livestreaming cameras during the… Read More
Courts
Here’s the key to preserving free speech, according to the man who filed the ‘most important’ such case in US historyThe Missouri-launched “most important free speech case in the history of our country” was just argued in the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday. But even with a victory in the… Read More
Legislation
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill banning kids under 14 from social media(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida signed a bill Monday banning minors under the age of 14 from getting on social media. The legislation, which… Read More
Legislation
Wyoming governor approves state’s first-ever school choice program, but with a catchWyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed the state’s first school choice program into law, but not without vetoing part of the measure. HB 166 – also called… Read More
Homeschools
7 ways to start homeschool preparations over spring, summerAs the homeschool movement continues to grow after the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents are preparing to withdraw from public schools or teach their preschool- or kindergarten-age… Read More
Legislation
New Alabama law prohibits teaching DEI at public schools and universitiesAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill restricting the teaching of “divisive concepts” and limiting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at public schools, universities and state agencies. “My Administration… Read More
Legislation
Washington state enacts law forcing K-12 schools to teach LGBTQ history(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democratic Washington Gov. Jay Inslee reportedly signed a bill into law Monday mandating public schools to teach LGBT history starting next year. Guided by the… Read More
Public Education
Report suggests Department of Education innovation program is massive waste of taxpayer dollarsThe Department of Education’s (DOE) classroom innovation program had a 74% failure rate while costing taxpayers billions, a new report reveals. Through its “Investing in Innovation”… Read More
Courts
Satanic Temple sues Tennessee school board for discrimination over after school clubThe Satanic Temple and an anti-religion watchdog have filed a lawsuit against a Tennessee school board for alleged discrimination. In November 2023, the atheistic group known… Read More