Culture, Public Education
From pizza to insurance, pro-LGBTQ+ advocates get creative in attempts to sexualize kids at stunningly early agesTwo well-known companies are under fire for efforts to get pro-LBGTQ+ books into the hands of children. On Thursday, Pizza Hut’s “BOOK IT!” reading program sent out… Read More
Public Education
School board president sued, accused of ‘tyranny’ for silencing and ejecting parents from meetingsFights over what parents can say during school board meetings – or whether they can say anything at all – are becoming commonplace. Some parents, feeling… Read More
Public Education
New law borrows $1 billion to extend pension buyout option for Illinois state employees, including educators(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Thursday a measure that borrows $1 billion to extend the existing pension buyout program for Illinois state employees for… Read More
Culture
Will more Americans turn agnostic on the gospel of Disney?(Religion Unplugged) – Mickey Mouse finds himself squarely in the crosshairs of the culture wars and the dangerous position may cause more Americans to abandon faith in Disney. Read More
Legislation
South Carolina lawmakers must finish job of creating options for K-12 students(reimaginED) – Horse racing, teacher raises, and a budget flush with cash. South Carolina lawmakers have plenty to debate before the legislative session ends June 15. But parents hope legislators… Read More
Legislation
Illinois charter school officials push for longer contracts(Kevin Bessler | The Center Square) – Charter school officials are not happy with the current contract renewal process for the public school option. Several Illinois charter schools received contract… Read More
Culture
Seven Scheduling Mistakes to Avoid This School YearThe month of August is exciting. It feels like a second new year! And it’s back to school for many of us, which—let’s be honest—means back to being busy. The… Read More