Culture
DeSantisâ office calls for investigation as âall agesâ Christmas drag show tour ends in FloridaThe 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
Culture, Public Education
Parents fought against 4-day school weeks in Missouri, but their district switched anyway: âA crisis on our handsâThe Independence, Missouri school districtâs decision to switch to a four-day school week next fall has only intensified the rift between parents and public education. Even as… Read More
Christian Schools
This week in Christian education (Dec. 12-16)New Jersey Christian school fills shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child â Students and staff at Atlantic Christian School in the Egg Harbor Township of New Jersey filled 69 shoeboxes with… Read More
Public Education
ACLU sues Missouri school district over book-banning policy(Daily Caller) â The Missouri chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is suing a school district for its book reviewing policy that immediately removes challenged books following any… Read More
Government
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
Culture
Missouri’s Ashcroft advocates for parental rights, asks the public to comment on proposed library rule to protect childrenJay Ashcroft proudly stands by his proposed rule that would forbid state libraries in Missouri from using state funds on materials that âappeal to the prurient… Read More
Culture
Commenting begins on proposed rules seeking to protect minors at Missouri public libraries(The Center Square) â Missourians have 30 days beginning today to comment on a proposed rule requiring state-funded libraries to have written policies describing what materials are appropriate for minors. Read More
Homeschools
Missouri homeschool family battles intimidation from school and law enforcement officer over optional paperworkA homeschool mom in Missouri has faced threats from a uniformed police officer that she would be âcharged with criminal neglectâ if she refused to sign a declaration of… Read More
Public Education
Proposed rule seeks to protect Missouri children from explicit material without book banningA top Missouri official has proposed a new rule to protect children and youth from inappropriate materials in state-funded libraries. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroftâs… Read More
Public Education
Florissant elementary school and Army Corps of Engineers face backlash for mishandling âunacceptably highâ radioactive waste levelA St. Louis-area elementary school and the Army Corps of Engineers are under fire for their handling of âunacceptably highâ levels of radioactive waste detected at the school. During the… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Parents sue Missouri school and staff members charged with shocking abuse of their autistic childParents of an autistic student are suing their childâs former school and some staff members in response to an alleged assault. The 13-year-old child was allegedly assaulted in… Read More
Public Education
Accrediting agency coaches member schools in âwokeness,â not student achievement(The Sentinel) â The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), with five member institutions in Kansas and six in Kansas City, MO, is targeted by critics for emphasizing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion,… Read More
Public Education
Third KC teacher in 2 weeks charged with sex crimes involving students and minorsÂDoes the public school system have a serious child sex abuse problem? Some experts and lawmakers say yes. In Kansas City alone, three area teachers have been… Read More
Public Education
Missouri school district walks back controversial transgender policy after backlashA Missouri school board voted unanimously on Tuesday to rescind its controversial transgender policy after a published letter raised suspicions about how it got passed in the first place. Read More
Public Education
Missouri school district to allow armed faculty members as part of safety enhancementsOne school district in southern Missouri is enhancing its safety protocols by allowing district staff to carry concealed firearms. Hurley R-1 School District began exploring the policy change in 2018… Read More
Public Education
Heritage Foundation ranks Missouri schools dead last in academic transparency, Top-10 in all other categoriesMissouri schoolsâ âeducation freedomâ rating sits in the Top 10 in several categories, but one aspect is holding back the Show-Me Stateâs overall rank. According to the Heritage Foundationâs newly… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool families: Consider these fall outings and opportunities in the Kansas City areaFrom campus visits and field trips to standardized tests and special celebrations, the fall can bring numerous opportunities for homeschoolers in the Kansas City area. Now that… Read More
Public Education
Missouri gets $2.5M federal grant to overhaul student assessments following release of poor student proficiency scores(The Center Square) â Missouri is one of 10 states receiving a total of $29 million from the U.S. Department of Education to develop assessments for students while they… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
Herzog Foundation catapults 215 students into over 40 Missouri schools with ESA scholarships in just two monthsIf the Herzog Foundation is an aircraft carrier, its ESA program is a 30-ton aircraft launched into flight with just 300 feet of runway.  Since July 1,… Read More
Homeschools
âGrowâ event builds community among KC-area homeschool momsAn evening just to meet other moms, get encouragement, and enjoy dinner without any cleanup? It may not sound like much, but Tuesdayâs âGrow: Back… Read More