parenting
Christian Schools, Homeschools, Public Education
Are Christian-schooled kids sheltered – or is it public school students?

Are Christian-schooled and homeschooled students sheltered from the “real” world – or are they merely being well-prepared to face it? In many ways it’s both, those… Read More

February 16, 2022
Legislation, Public Education
Privately-funded education program transformed its Florida community, inspires others

(Lisa Buie | reimaginED) – A public school district in the Hoosier State that is seeking to expand education opportunities to its youngest learners has drawn inspiration from a privately… Read More

February 14, 2022
Culture, Legislation
State superintendent, state rep dismiss parents’ concerns in Wisconsin schools

(Benjamin Yount | The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s state superintendent of schools and at least one Democratic state representative are dismissing the parents who turned out at the Capitol on Thursday… Read More

February 11, 2022
Public Education
Lawmakers press education secretary after suicide attempt by elementary student over gender transitioning

Two Republican lawmakers sent a letter to US Education Secretary Miguel Cardona in response to reports that a Florida elementary student attempted suicide after conversations with school officials… Read More

February 7, 2022
Public Education
Indiana Senate passes bill that would remove obscene books from school libraries

(Margaret Menge | The Center Square) – The Indiana Senate passed a bill Tuesday aimed at removing what the legislation called obscene material from schools, and it would allow the criminal… Read More

February 4, 2022
Culture
‘World Read Aloud Day:’ 7 benefits to reading aloud, especially for children

If your family is anything like ours, winter can inspire some of the best indoor activities of the year, including reading books aloud! Some of my… Read More

February 2, 2022
Legislation, Public Education
After backlash, Michigan Democratic Party deletes Facebook post that criticized parents, went against Mich. law

On Saturday the Michigan Democratic Party posted on its official Facebook page, criticizing parents who want a say in the education of their children. After the post went… Read More

January 21, 2022
Culture
Op-Ed: When will school closures end? Not until we empower parents

(Justin Owen | The Center Square) – Many kids across the country have begun to return to school after the holiday break. But others have not. Due to the uptick in… Read More

January 19, 2022
Public Education
New poll highlights bi-partisan concerns about the quality of education

New poll results released by Free to Learn, an education advocacy group, revealed that over 80% of Americans are concerned about the quality… Read More

December 28, 2021
Public Education
California Teachers Association conference outlines strategies to subvert parents’ values, manipulate students

Audio files from a recent California Teachers Association conference have revealed a deliberate effort by CTA members to recruit young children to LGBTQ+ clubs while keeping parents in… Read More

December 18, 2021
Christian Schools, Public Education
Making the switch: Five steps to withdraw your child from school mid-year

Many parents can feel overwhelmed at the thought of pulling their child from public school right in the middle of a school year. But take heart – it’s… Read More

December 15, 2021
Public Education
Volunteer dads form ‘Dads on Duty’ to provide safe, positive presence in a Louisiana high school

After a string of fights led to the arrest of 23 students, a group of concerned dads from Shreveport, La. decided to take action. Nearly 40 dads of… Read More

November 3, 2021
Culture
Three steps to involve your child in the local voting process

As local elections approach, you may have wondered how to get your child more involved in the voting process. Even if they can’t vote yet, they can always… Read More

October 28, 2021
Culture
Move over, Avengers. Your child will love meeting these real-life faith superheroes

Almost every child has heard of Spiderman, Black Widow, and Thor. But do they also know about Prince Kaboo, Mary Slessor, and Eric Liddell? Instead of… Read More

October 25, 2021
Culture
Missionary kidnapping in Haiti: Teaching children that Christianity can cost us our safety (and lives)

Like many people in the United States this weekend, I was shocked to read about a group of missionaries kidnapped Saturday in Haiti. Seventeen people, including elderly people and children,… Read More

October 20, 2021
Legislation
Florida Mother Receives Standing Ovation after Calling for ‘Mass Exodus’ from Public Schools over Indoctrination

Quisha King, a Florida mother of two, received a standing ovation when she called for a ‘mass exodus’ from public schools over CRT and concerns that the Biden… Read More

October 12, 2021
Culture
The Influence Triangle: A Simple Way to Influence Your Children for Good

Parenting is hard, and it isn’t getting any easier. Christian families are confronted by a culture that is increasingly contradictory toward biblical values. In the face of such widespread opposition,… Read More

August 25, 2021
Culture
Seven Scheduling Mistakes to Avoid This School Year

The month of August is exciting. It feels like a second new year! And it’s back to school for many of us, which—let’s be honest—means back to being busy. The… Read More

August 16, 2021