Public Education
Missouri using federal COVID funds to pay for teacher certification tests(The Center Square) – Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will pay for educator certification tests with its remaining $500,000 in federal COVID-19 funding. The funds are from the… Read More
Public Education
‘God, let me make it there on time.’ School Resource Deputy talks suicidal teen down from water towerWhen law enforcement officers responded to a late-evening call about a teen climbing a water tower, they discovered a suicidal 8th grader near the top who only wanted to talk… Read More
Public Education
Nearly two-thirds of pandemic money for Missouri schools spent(The Center Square) – Missouri has spent nearly two-thirds of the $4.3 billion in federal pandemic aid the state was awarded for schools, according to data from the U.S. Department… Read More
Culture
State legislatures battle over parental rights, gender procedures(The Center Square) – State legislatures across the country this year have debated parental rights in reproductive care and gender-related procedures for children. Democratic state lawmakers have sought to protect… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian school enrollments continue to rise amid public school decline. Here’s whyChristian schools around the nation are seeing continued growth in enrollment, even as public school attendance continues to drop. According to a recent study, eight out… Read More
Culture
10-year-old raises tens of thousands for veterans, hands out free braceletsA 10-year-old girl from the Ozarks spends much of her time handing out free appreciation bracelets to veterans. In turn, Serenity Henness has raised thousands of dollars for her veteran-based… Read More
Culture
Prosecutor supports KC’s decision not to enforce state ban on trans treatments for minors – but she may enforce it herselfThe Jackson County prosecutor supports the Kansas City Council in its decision not to enforce an impending state ban on transgender treatments for minors – and yet hasn’t closed the… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool workshop, used curriculum sale to equip parents for next school yearFamilies interested in homeschooling often cite two challenges in starting: trying to find local resources, as well as choosing curriculum. However, the Midwest Parent Educators (MPE) nonprofit plans… Read More
Public Education
Missouri school board member resigns on trans issues, as district test scores plummetA Missouri school board member has resigned to move out of state, saying she longer feels “safe” as the state Legislature was considering a ban on irreversible transgender medical… Read More
Culture
Missouri bills restricting trans treatments for minors and sports participation head to governorTwo bills that would regulate transgender care on minors and prohibit males from competing as girls in sports are headed to the desk of Missouri Gov. Mike Parson. Read More
Culture
Kansas City Council committee declares KC a ‘safe haven’ for transgender treatments, rejecting a state bill protecting minorsEven as the Missouri House Wednesday passed measured restrictions on transgender treatments for minors, a Kansas City Council committee unanimously passed a resolution promising not to enforce it. The Save Adolescents… Read More
Homeschools
As public schools fail to address students’ needs, more parents turn to alternativesKatie Mathews knew her stepson, Ryley, was struggling in public school. But she had no idea how much help he needed until he joined their family when he was… Read More
Culture
Missouri AG’s therapy rule for trans patients temporarily blockedA Missouri judge blocked an emergency rule by the state’s attorney general that would require people experiencing gender dysphoria to have therapy before starting gender transition medical treatments. Read More
Legislation
Criticism over lawmaker’s flip-flop on open enrollment continues as Missouri Senate has two weeks to act on House billVideo still from an ad ran last week, criticizing Rep. Lonsdale over open enrollment. As the fate of a House-passed open enrollment bill is with the… Read More
Culture
Sight & Sound Theatre’s biblical performances to celebrate 15 years in Branson this MaySight & Sound Theatre has been celebrating biblical scripture through many avenues throughout the years and breathes life into each elaborate scene on its stages in Branson, Missouri and Lancaster,… Read More
Culture
Watchdog renews call for probe of no-white-males-allowed program at Missouri State University after president claims no wrongdoingA civil rights organization has renewed its request for an investigation of Missouri State University and its no-white-males-allowed business boot camp, after the MSU president told reporters the institution did… Read More
Culture
Biden administration seeking to nullify state laws protecting girls’ and women’s sports, while ignoring abuse of migrant children, Hawley saysPresident Biden simply doesn’t have the power he is claiming to nullify state laws banning biological males from girls’ and women’s sports, as Missouri is on the cusp of doing. Read More
Public Education
Missouri House passes school safety billLawmakers in the Missouri House approved a public safety bill on Monday that would fortify school security measures throughout the state. The legislation, which passed… Read More
Legislation
MOScholars Day honors first class of ESA students in Missouri’s school choice programRepresentatives of the first class of Missouri students to benefit from the state’s school choice program visited the Capitol Thursday to be honored and celebrate their educational success. Read More
Culture
No-whites-allowed business boot camp for minorities and women at Missouri State University violates state and federal laws, must be investigated by AG, watchdog arguesImage via Facebook. A business boot camp for women and minorities at Missouri State University that expressly excluded white males violated state and federal laws and constitutions,… Read More