Culture
Feds create race, gender speech codes for scientists to direct report language(The Center Square) – The National Institute of Standards and Technology, a federal and science technology office, has made race and gender speech codes for its scientists a top priority. Read More
Culture
DHS ‘misinformation’ panel dismissed concerns over speech crackdown as ‘bad faith’(Daily Caller) – Members of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) advisory committee on combating “misinformation” privately cast critics of their work, including those who raised the alarm over government… Read More
Public Education
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt and Superintendent Walters partner to increase government efficiencyThe Oklahoma governor announced a new initiative to increase government efficiency – and the state’s education superintendent was the first to take decisive action. Gov. Kevin Stitt announced… Read More
Culture
California failed to report lost foster care children as missing(The Center Square) – What happens when foster care children go missing in California? Sometimes, the state follows federal guidelines and reports the child missing. Other times, the… Read More
Culture
Federal DEI officer says offensive Twitter comments about ‘white folkz’ were ‘private free speech’A federal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) officer apparently believes speech critics say is racist is acceptable as long as it isn’t made in an official capacity. Kelisa… Read More
Public Education
Mississippi Senate committee approves bill to cut state superintendent’s salary(The Center Square) — The Mississippi Senate Education Committee approved a bill that would cut the state superintendent’s salary on Wednesday. New state Superintendent Robert Taylor was hired on Nov. Read More
Public Education
Could Missouri implement merit-based teacher pay?The Missouri legislature is considering merit-based pay to increase teacher salaries and improve the quality of teaching in the classroom. “If we just keep raising the floor for… Read More
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
Public Education
Lightfoot criticized for soliciting CPS students to campaign for ‘extra credit;’ investigations launched(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is drawing criticism over leaked emails of her campaign asking public school students for help her re-election bid in exchange for “extra credit.”… Read More
Culture
‘Religion is poison,’ ‘Death to Christmas’: Kansas City Council candidate Chris Gahagan and his virulently anti-religion tweets(The Heartlander) – A candidate for Kansas City Council has a bizarre record of acid-tipped tweets about religion and religious people, writing in one that, “If you have a religion,… Read More
Public Education
Ohio senators plan another attempt to remove state school board power(The Center Square) – Ohio Senate Republicans took another swing at stripping power from the state board of education and superintendent by introducing a bill Wednesday afternoon that revisits a… Read More
Public Education
Two Texas bills aim to stop gender indoctrination in public schoolsTwo bills in the Texas legislature would prohibit lessons on gender identity in public schools. House Bills 631 and 1155 – put… Read More
Legislation
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
Culture
‘Keep fighting for our Missouri families,’ say supporters of Ashcroft’s library ruleWho knew Missouri residents had such strong opinions about libraries? After a Sunshine Law request, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft released all the public comments… Read More
Culture
Despite threats, Bellevue ‘Sanctuary City for the Unborn’ effort moves aheadThe petition drive to make Bellevue, Nebraska a “sanctuary city for the unborn” has gathered nearly half the required number of signatures needed to place the ordinance before the… Read More
Culture
Randi Weingarten doesn’t appear at final House coronavirus hearing after GOP invite(Daily Caller) – Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), did not testify before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis on Wednesday, despite an invitation… Read More
Legislation, Public Education
Senate push to protect charter schools from Biden admin rule dies on the floor in 49-49 tieA joint resolution aimed at protecting charter schools failed to attain majority support in a vote ending a 49-49 tie on Wednesday. S.J. Res. 60… Read More
Homeschools
Here’s why parents say they’re homeschooling their children – and what the government can do to helpAs the nation continues to see increased interest in homeschooling, many experts say removing institutional barriers and obstacles have helped fuel that growth. “The movement to reduce regulatory… Read More
Legislation
White House “Weaponizing” DOJ to Silence Parents at School Board Meetings in Response to NSBA RequestCritics are pushing back against Attorney General Merrick Garland’s effort to mobilize federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies against uncited ‘threats of violence’ against public school… Read More