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
Culture
Kansas City Council committee declares KC a âsafe havenâ 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
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
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 âsafeâ as the state Legislature was considering a ban on irreversible transgender medical… Read More
Homeschools
As public schools fail to address studentsâ 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 AGâs therapy rule for trans patients temporarily blockedA Missouri judge blocked an emergency rule by the stateâs attorney general that would require people experiencing gender dysphoria to have therapy before starting gender transition medical treatments. Read More
Legislation
Criticism over lawmakerâs flip-flop on open enrollment continues as Missouri Senate has two weeks to act on House billAs the fate of a House-passed open enrollment bill is with the Senate, one Missouri lawmaker remains in hot water over his reversal on the issue. Missouri Rep. Read More
Culture
Sight & Sound Theatreâs 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
Legislation
MOScholars Day honors first class of ESA students in Missouriâs school choice programRepresentatives of the first class of Missouri students to benefit from the stateâs school choice program visited the Capitol Thursday to be honored and celebrate their educational success. 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
Culture
Biden administration seeking to nullify state laws protecting girlsâ and womenâs sports, while ignoring abuse of migrant children, Hawley saysPresident Biden simply doesnât have the power he is claiming to nullify state laws banning biological males from girlsâ and womenâs sports, as Missouri is on the cusp of doing. Read More
Culture
Missouri State University says its no-white-males-allowed business boot camp was a one-off. Not good enough, says watchdogA no-white-males-allowed bootcamp for business startups at Missouri State University was a one-off, and future trainings will be offered irrespective of race and gender, a spokesperson says. Not good enough,… 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
Public Education
95% of Univ. of Missouri grads employed within 6 months of getting diploma(The Center Square) â The percentage of University of Missouri graduates still looking for work after earning diplomas in 2022 is parallel to downward trends in state and national unemployment… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Missouri school district to fight bias, racism in math curriculum(The Daily Signal) â A Missouri school district plans to include the personal pronouns âthey/themâ in math problems and hire certified teachers as âmath interventionistsâ to fight racism and gender… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschooled high-school seniors plan graduation at KC-area churchAs 33 seniors at a homeschool nonprofit prepare to graduate, two things make this ceremony different: roses and recorded blessings from parents to their children. The Midwest Parent… Read More
Public Education
States weigh legislation to ramp up school security following Nashville shooting(Daily Caller) â Several states are considering legislation to increase security precautions in schools following a Nashville shooting which killed six. Oregon, Missouri and … Read More
Public Education
Missouri school board member took heat for telling the truth and asking questions, then was stripped of VP title weeks before electionWhen Springfield, Missouri residents cast their votes Tuesday in the local school board race, they will decide two of seven seats which control the district and its employed administrators. Read More
Culture
Missouri House adds diversity rule, cuts state funds for libraries in budget sent to Senate(The Center Square) â A day of vigorous debates in the Missouri House of Representatives ended at 10:56 p.m. on Wednesday as the stateâs budget bills were approved and sent… Read More