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Public Education
Audit: $13,700 bonus paid to Dickson County director of schools not approved by board

(The Center Square) – An audit of Dickson County schools found Director of Schools Danny Weeks received $13,700 in compensation as part of a federal grant that was not part… Read More

January 25, 2023
Government
Missouri Senate bill would expand school choice opportunities for families

A Missouri Senate committee heard a school choice bill which would establish tax credits for homeschool expenses and make state funds available for private education. “State government should… Read More

January 24, 2023
Public Education
17 northern Virginia schools withheld Merit awards from mostly Asian students as Gov. Youngkin calls for legislation

(Daily Caller) – At least 17 northern Virginia schools have admitted to withholding National Merit awards from their students as the governor calls for legislation to require that students and… Read More

January 20, 2023
Public Education
Mississippi lawmakers consider 9.7% spending hike for K-12 education amid enrollment decline

(The Center Square) — Despite shrinking enrollment, Mississippi lawmakers are likely to give public schools a nearly 10% spending increase. New state Superintendent Robert Taylor made his debut before lawmakers… Read More

January 19, 2023
Culture
California girl tearfully recounts encounter with naked biological male in YMCA locker room

A California girl encountered a naked biological male who identifies as transgender in her local YMCA locker room, an experience she tearfully recounted before her city council last week. Read More

January 17, 2023
Public Education
Colorado’s largest school district faces $9 million deficit amid enrollment decline

Declining enrollment, increased wages and staffing shortages have led to a projected $9 million budget deficit for Denver Public Schools. After local tax increases and more funding from… Read More

January 13, 2023
Public Education
Missouri bill would ban transgender athletes in youth sports

(The Heartlander) – A bill before the General Assembly would prevent transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports in Missouri. SB 87, also known as the “Save Women’s Sports… Read More

January 13, 2023
Public Education
Two Texas bills aim to stop gender indoctrination in public schools

Two bills in the Texas legislature would prohibit lessons on gender identity in public schools. House Bills 631 and 1155 – put… Read More

January 12, 2023
Government
Gov. Evers say he won’t sign a budget including school choice plan

(The Center Square) – Gov. Tony Evers is already taking things off the list of possible compromises at the Wisconsin Capitol. The governor told WISN TV on UPFRONT that he… Read More

January 10, 2023
Culture
‘Freedom lives here’: Gov. Ron DeSantis defends parental rights in fiery inauguration speech

(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was sworn in Tuesday after overwhelmingly winning a second term in November. Accompanied by his wife, First Lady Casey DeSantis, and their… Read More

January 4, 2023
Culture
DeSantis’ office calls for investigation as ‘all ages’ Christmas drag show tour ends in Florida

The touring Christmas drag queen show that welcomed children in most of its sexually explicit performances across 36 cities is coming to an end in Florida, one of the… Read More

December 29, 2022
Culture
Former trans woman Oli London responds to LGBT advocate who denied existence of ‘detransitioners’ like him

An LGBT advocate testified to Congress that detransitioners – people who return to their biological gender after identifying as transgender – don’t exist. Oli London, a detransitioner, begs… Read More

December 28, 2022
Culture
Oklahoma bill would force drunk drivers who kill parents to pay child support

(The Center Square) – Oklahoma could become the latest state to saddle a drunk driver who kills a child’s parents with the financial responsibility for the orphaned youth. Rep Jim… Read More

December 21, 2022
Culture
5 stats for parents to know about teen digital media use

(The Gospel Coalition) – I have two teenage sons. So one conversation I have over and over—with my kids, my husband, my friends—is how to handle video games. Sometimes it… Read More

December 20, 2022
Public Education
California PTA group creates ‘fact sheet’ attacking ‘pro-parent’ supporters

(Daily Caller) – A California Parent Teacher Association (PTA) group focused on diversity and inclusion created a “myth busters” fact sheet debunking why schools should be “pro-parent,” according to a… Read More

December 20, 2022
Government
Massachusetts legislators should focus on new educational options, says report.

(The Center Square) – Nontraditional education models that embrace low-cost private education options should be pushed by legislators, a new policy brief reveals. Pioneer Institute recently released the report that… Read More

December 20, 2022
Public Education
Ex-teacher accused of grooming a student, pleads guilty to child endangerment

(Daily Caller) – A former Minnesota teacher is pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge of endangering a child after being accused of grooming a student, according to Fox 29. A… Read More

December 20, 2022
Public Education
Mom to appeal ruling after denied access to class materials

(The Center Square) – Carol Beth Litkouhi isn’t done. Unhappy with the board of the Rochester Community Schools in Michigan, she won election to a six-year seat with them in… Read More

December 20, 2022
Culture
The ‘most sexual and inappropriate family-friendly drag show ever’ comes to Kansas City for Christmas

Drag queens are coming to Kansas City to celebrate Christmas, and “all ages” are welcome. “A Drag Queen Christmas” is coming to The Midland Theatre in Kansas City… Read More

December 19, 2022
Culture
Catholic groups can’t be forced to perform gender transition surgeries by government, according to Eighth Circuit decision

The government can’t force religious medical organizations to perform or insure gender transition operations, an appeals court says. Friday’s Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in… Read More

December 15, 2022