Public Education
Op-Ed: Time for greater accountability in education(John Hendrickson & Heather Curry | The Center Square) – Parents across Iowa are demanding greater accountability from public schools. The COVID-19 pandemic, along with current social and political movements, has… Read More
Public Education
Lawmakers press education secretary after suicide attempt by elementary student over gender transitioningTwo Republican lawmakers sent a letter to US Education Secretary Miguel Cardona in response to reports that a Florida elementary student attempted suicide after conversations with school officials… Read More
Culture
Walking in Wisdom | Morning Routine Daily Devotional for February 7For when Solomon was old his wives turned away his heart after other gods, and his heart was not wholly true to the Lord his God, as was the heart of David… Read More
Culture
Created for Good Works | Morning Routine Daily Devotional for February 6For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one… Read More
Culture
God Hears You | Morning Routine Daily Devotional for February 5During those many days the king of Egypt died, and the people of Israel groaned because of their slavery and cried out for help. Their cry for rescue from slavery… Read More
Public Education
Dozens of students suspended in two VA school districts for not wearing masksFifty-three students in two Virginia school districts were suspended this week for going to school without a mask. The schools’ draconian measures violate Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order… Read More
Christian Schools, Legislation
Op-Ed: Private schools are poised to help with teacher shortageFrom teacher shortages to tense school board meetings, Iowa education faces challenges that could become crises if we do not take action quickly. A model for responding to these challenges… Read More
Public Education
Study: Coronavirus school closures hurt urban kids most(Benjamin Yount | The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s coronavirus school closures over the past two years hurt all students across the state, but, according to a study released Friday, the closures… Read More
Christian Schools, Legislation
KC metro participants in school choice rally share why school choice mattersSchool choice helps Christian education. That’s the message of three Kansas City metro Christian schools who rallied at the Missouri state capitol last week. Staff and… Read More
Public Education
Indiana Senate passes bill that would remove obscene books from school libraries(Margaret Menge | The Center Square) – The Indiana Senate passed a bill Tuesday aimed at removing what the legislation called obscene material from schools, and it would allow the criminal… Read More
Public Education
Parents left unaware of stunning illiteracy in a Baltimore public high schoolA stunning 77% of students at a Baltimore public high school are reading at the elementary school level – many at the kindergarten… Read More
Culture
Rest for Your Souls | Morning Routine Daily Devotional for February 4Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly… Read More
Homeschools, Legislation
Iowa Republicans propose scholarship program for students in private, public, or homeschool(Mary Stroka | The Center Square) – Several Iowa Republicans proposed Tuesday a new scholarship program beginning in July 2023 for students in competent private instruction (homeschooling), private, and public schools. 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
Public Education
California lawsuit says teachers manipulated pre-teen into a transgender identity and deliberately concealed it from parentsA California mother is taking legal action against a Monterey Bay-area school district, claiming two teachers convinced her daughter that she was transgender, a subject the sixth grader… Read More
Christian Schools, Legislation
School choice graduate returns to his roots to open new high school in Miami“The most rewarding part about being an educator is the opportunity to leave a lifelong impact on a person. Whether it is showing someone how to divide, or tie a… Read More
Culture
Fiery Devotion | Morning Routine Daily Devotional for February 3Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the door of the burning fiery furnace; he declared, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out, and come here!” Then… Read More
Christian Schools, Legislation
Christian school’s growth in first year provides essential options for communityA Christian school in Casper, Wyo. opened its doors in September with a few dozen students, teachers, and administrators that barely knew each other. Less than one year… Read More
Culture
‘World Read Aloud Day:’ 7 benefits to reading aloud, especially for childrenIf your family is anything like ours, winter can inspire some of the best indoor activities of the year, including reading books aloud! Some of my… Read More
Legislation
Parents flood Wisconsin private school choice enrollment, crash state website(Benjamin Yount | The Center Square) – It’s the latest snapshot of just how many parents in Wisconsin want to explore educational options for their kids. Tuesday was the first… Read More