Public Education
Chicago’s powerful teachers’ union ditched Lightfoot for challenging it(Daily Caller) â The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) celebrated Democratic Chicago Mayor candidate Brandon Johnson on Tuesday after he defeated Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, an endorsement that could have… Read More
Public Education
Online attackers increasingly target school districts across the nationAt least 45 school districts and 44 colleges and were hit by ransomware attacks in 2022, according to a year-end report from internet security firm Emsisoft. Read More
Courts
Missouri attorney general files ouster of St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner after she keeps suspect free to critically injure young athleteSt. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, who has faced searing criticism for repeatedly failing to prosecute serious crimes, is now facing ouster proceedings from the state attorney general. Attorney General… Read More
Culture
Multi-occupancy genderless bathroom bill advances at Illinois statehouse(The Center Square) â Illinois lawmakers are advancing a measure that would would allow certain bathrooms in the Land of Lincoln to be genderless. State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, filed … Read More
Courts
St Louis prosecutorâs office under fire from all sides as suspect in crash critically injuring teenager had more than 40 bail violationsSt. Louis Attorney Kim Gardnerâs office is in hot water again as its soft-on-crime prosecutors left a suspected criminal free to commit another crime, this time resulting in the… Read More
Government
North Carolina bill would increase punishment for sexually abusive teachersNorth Carolina Republicans are determined to throw out the trash, not pass it. A group of Republican state representatives introduced HB 142, also called Protect… Read More
Culture
Critics say Gov. Pritzker’s budget is âwoke wishlistâ(The Center Square) â Illinoisâ governor is calling out what he calls âcarnival barkersâ while critics say his plan for the state is a âwoke wishlist.â Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed… Read More
Government
Oklahoma House will consider bill changing state education board(The Center Square) â A bill that would change the makeup of the Oklahoma State Board of Education passed the House Common Education Committee on Tuesday. House Bill 2562 adds… Read More
Culture
Kris Kobach joins amicus brief defending athletic participation based on biological sex(The Center Square) â Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is among 22 state attorneys general who want girlsâ sports to be for biological females only. Kobach was part… Read More
Government
Majority of Texas voters say school choice, border security, property taxes are top priorities(The Center Square) â Securing the Texas border, reducing property taxes and expanding school choice are all issues Texans say the state Legislature should prioritize this session, according to a… Read More
Culture
Noem signs bill banning gender transition surgery for minors(The Center Square) â Gov. Kristi Noem signed a bill Monday banning gender transition surgeries and treatments for minors. Physicians could lose their licenses for violating House Bill 1080, which… Read More
Culture
Ban on gender reassignment for minors makes progress in TennesseeA proposed ban on puberty blockers and other treatments for minors who suffer from gender confusion is making its way through a state legislative committee in Tennessee. The… Read More
Public Education
Huckabee Sanders says Biden administration ‘doubling down on crazy,’ teases education plan for Arkansas(The Center Square) â Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said President Joe Biden’s administration is hijacked by the “radical left” and called for a new generation of Republican leadership in… Read More
Public Education
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan officially subpoenas Department of Education over school boards issue(Daily Caller) â House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan officially subpoenaed the Department of Education on Friday, the Daily Caller has learned exclusively. According to the subpoena, Education Secretary… Read More
Culture
Drummond says ‘state actors’ responsible for misuse of COVID funds(The Center Square) â Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond said Tuesday, “a number of state actors and other individuals are ultimately responsible for millions in misspent federal relief dollars.” Drummond… Read More
Public Education
Former teachers’ union president charged with embezzling $400,000(Daily Caller) â The former president of a Virginia teachers’ union was arrested and charged with embezzlement from the organization on Monday, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Ingrid… Read More
Government
Utah Legislature passes school choice billUtahâs newest school choice legislation is on its way to the governorâs desk. After HB 215 passed the House on Friday, it sped through the… Read More
Public Education
Mississippi Senate committee approves bill to cut state superintendent’s salary(The Center Square) â The Mississippi Senate Education Committee approved a bill that would cut the state superintendentâs salary on Wednesday. New state Superintendent Robert Taylor was hired on Nov. Read More
Public Education
Washington student learning loss prompts bill to add one week to school year(The Center Square) â In response to student learning loss due to the closure of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, two Washington state lawmakers have put forward a bipartisan bill… Read More
Culture
Arkansas Senate passes bill classifying drag shows as adult entertainment(The Center Square) â The Arkansas Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would classify drag shows as an adult business and bans the performances from public property. The… Read More