Opinion, Public Education
New law requires New Jersey schools to teach critical thinking, but could it be politicized?A recently signed New Jersey law will ensure public schools teach critical thinking and other research skills, but some worry it could be politicized in the classroom. New… Read More
Culture
Ahead of Texas legislative session, most viewed bills filed relate to parental rights, child abuse(The Center Square) â Ahead of Texas’ 88th legislative session, at least 1,635 bills have been filed as of Jan. 9, according to state prefiling legislative data. The Texas legislature… Read More
Public Education
Legislation advances mandating Illinois schools teach sex ed in all grades(The Center Square) â The battle over whether Illinois schools should adopt the National Sex Education Standards continues. Legislation in Springfield would mandate the standards for schools. Currently, school… Read More
Legislation
Several school choice bills pre-filed in Virginia legislature(The Center Square) â Proposed education bills having to do with âparental choiceâ and âparental rightsâ could spark debate among lawmakers after the Virginia General Assembly convenes the 2023… Read More
Legislation
Missouri âschool choiceâ bills to watch in 2023(Kansas City Beacon) â Once again, elementary and secondary education are commanding a lot of attention in the Missouri legislature. And a major focus is throwing state support behind families… Read More
Culture
Oklahoma bill would force drunk drivers who kill parents to pay child support(The Center Square) â 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
Legislation
Massachusetts legislators should focus on new educational options, says report.(The Center Square) â 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
Culture
Ohioâs bid to keep transgender athletes out of womenâs sports fails(Daily Caller) â The Ohio state House of Representatives failed to pass a bill that would have banned transgender athletes from competing in sports outside of their biological gender, despite… Read More
Culture
Iowa will appeal district courtâs decision to not dismiss permanent injunction on six-week abortion ban(The Center Square) â Polk County District Court denied the State of Iowaâs motion to dismiss the permanent injunction on a 2018 law banning most abortions at around six weeks. Read More
Legislation
The school choice movement is picking up steam across the country(Daily Caller) â The school choice movement is gaining momentum as states focus on legislation that would give families greater freedom to select their childâs education, advocates told the Daily… Read More
Legislation
Proposed legislation would expand Tennessee school ESA program(The Center Square) â A school voucher pilot program that began this school year in Davidson and Shelby counties could be expanded if new proposed legislation becomes law. Sen. Todd… Read More
Legislation
Missouri legislator proposes five ESA bills on pre-filing day, including universal school choice billImage courtesy of Hurlbert for Missouri. Dec. 1 was pre-filing day for the Missouri legislatureâs 2023 legislative session, and at least one elected official is locked in on… Read More
Public Education
Ohio Senate passes bill to remove power from state school board(The Center Square) â The Republican-dominated Ohio Senate approved a plan Wednesday that would remove most power for the state Board of Education and place it with the governor. The move… Read More
Culture
Federal court rules that beauty pageant can prohibit transgender participants(Daily Caller) â A U.S. appeals court ruled Wednesday that a national beauty pageant can prohibit transgender participants because it conflicts with the pageantâs mission of promoting the âideal vision… Read More
Legislation
School zoning laws donât make much sense anymore, especially for parents and their children(reimaginED) â Public schools historically have been defined by their location. Whether oneâs home is in a âgood school districtâ matters. But the last few years have raised important… Read More
Opinion, Public Education
Model bills promise to rein in the radical ideologues in charge of training teachersThree model legislative bills intended for state legislatures would hamper the use of teacher licensing power as a cudgel to enforce ideological conformity.  The example legislation, drafted… Read More
Culture
New bill would require parental consent before schools can facilitate gender transitionsParents horrified to learn that public schools around the country have supported gender transitions of students behind parentsâ backs will welcome new legislation that seeks to prevent such deception. Read More
Legislation, Public Education
Louisiana Legislature unlikely to return for veto override session on school bills among others(The Center Square) â The potential for a veto override session in July is unlikely and unnecessary, according to one Legislative leader, though others believe the decision will ultimately rest… Read More
Public Education
VA education laws over sexually explicit material, mandatory sexual assault reporting going into effect(The Center Square) â Two new Virginia education laws are going into effect July 1 â one will give parents the authority to opt children out of sexually explicit coursework… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Pennsylvania legislators to introduce bill prohibiting teaching gender and sexuality in elementary schoolTwo Pennsylvania state senators will introduce a bill to restrict teaching on gender identity and sexual orientation in Pennsylvania schools. The bill is a response to concerns… Read More