Public Education
Report: Michigan schools spent almost half of COVID funds on employees(The Center Square) – A new report found Michigan school districts spent their COVID-19 funds similarly to their general budget, with nearly half spent on employee compensation and benefits. A… Read More
Culture
Here’s how much Biden’s newest student loan giveaway would cost taxpayers(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Joe Biden’s new student loan forgiveness plan would cost tens of billions to implement on top of hundreds of billions that have already been… Read More
Public Education
Video shows student slap teacher in the face: ‘You want me to hit you again?’(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A viral video that circulated Monday shows a student slapping his teacher in the face at a high school in North Carolina. The student, wearing… Read More
Courts
The ACLU is suing against parental rights in MontanaThe ACLU is trying to overturn a Montana law requiring schools to notify parents about sex education or LGBT topics being discussed with their children. The… Read More
Courts
Alaska school choice program in jeopardy after judge rules it ‘facially unconstitutional’An Alaska Superior Court knocked down one of the state’s few school choice programs, sparking bipartisan concern from policymakers. Judge Adolph Zeman released a decision on… Read More
Courts
Investigators looking at possible cover-up at Virginia school where teacher was shot by 6-year-oldProsecutors in Virginia are now investigating why the disciplinary records of a 6-year-old student at Richneck Elementary disappeared after the student shot a teacher. “We’ll work with the school system… Read More
Public Education
More universities are finding key loophole to skirt state diversity, equity and inclusion bans(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Universities are turning to rebranding to preserve diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs despite laws barring them, according to The New York Times. A dozen… Read More
Opinion
Scotland’s new transgender ‘hate crime’ law already showing how it leads to tyranny(The Daily Signal) – Scotland’s new “hate crime” law already is demonstrating how it will be used to squash dissent and free speech. The so-called Hate Crime and Public Order… Read More
Courts
Brazilian judge’s censorship orders aimed at Elon Musk a ‘wake-up call’ for similar free speech fight in U.S., Hawley arguesAs Elon Musk fights a lonely battle against government censorship in Brazil, there’s little the U.S. Congress can do – except take note of the parallel dangers to free speech… Read More
Opinion
As fentanyl streams over wide-open border, students lead effort to combat campus overdoses(The Daily Signal) – Ten years ago, I had never heard the word “fentanyl.” Now, every sorority and fraternity on my college campus is equipped with Naloxone, also known by the… Read More
Legislation
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes bill to ban ‘gender-affirming care’ for minors(The Sentinel) – A new law that would have banned so-called “gender-affirming care” for minors has been vetoed by Governor Laura Kelly. Senate Bill 233, which passed … Read More
Public Education
Legal battle brews over prayer club rejection at Washington state schoolTwo elementary students in Washington state are taking a stand against religious discrimination after their proposal to start an interfaith prayer club was rejected by the school’s principal. The rejection… Read More
Public Education
Teachers, American public both pessimistic about future of educationNeither teachers nor the American public are optimistic about the present state of education, new research reveals. Pew Research Center has released two new studies that found general dissatisfaction with… Read More
Legislation
Lawmakers act on DeWine’s call to ban cell phones in classroom(The Center Square) – Gov. Mike DeWine’s push to ban cell phones in Ohio classrooms is meeting resistance from Republicans and Democrats. In last week’s State of the State address,… Read More
Public Education
Some students are really identifying as ‘therians,’ records requests reveal(The Center Square) – A records request discovered 196 documents at Ann Arbor Public Schools about “therians” – students identifying as “a species of non-human animal on every level except… Read More
Culture
Survey: Married people more likely than singles to be optimistic about the American dreamWhile rising costs have led many Americans to doubt the continued existence of the American dream, Married people remain most optimistic about it, a new survey shows. Analysis of the… Read More
Culture
Scottie Scheffler wins second Masters, says Christ, not golf, defines himScottie Scheffler, the top-ranked golfer and two-time Masters champion, would rather be defined by his faith than his fame. With all eyes on Scheffler at last weekend’s Masters tournament, which… Read More
Public Education
Harvard reverses course, brings back standardized testing(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Harvard announced Thursday that it will bring back standardized testing requirements for the admission process. The Ivy League school first dropped the testing policy in… Read More
Culture
Trans-identifying male arrested for indecent exposure in Planet Fitness women’s locker roomA Planet Fitness patron in North Carolina was arrested and charged with indecent exposure after the biological male entered the women’s locker room and stripped down “completely naked.” Christopher Miller,… Read More
Legislation
Kansas Blueprint for Literacy requires ‘science of reading’ in comprehensive education reform(The Sentinel) – Using the science of reading to teach literacy will soon be required in Kansas schools — and to train new educators in Kansas teacher’s college programs. Read More