Government
Key education reform bill to be signed into law by DeSantis(The Center Square) — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that he’ll be signing some education reforms passed by the Florida Legislature into law. DeSantis highlighted some of… Read More
Public Education
Report: Michigan schools spent almost half of COVID funds on employees(The Center Square) – A new report found Michigan school districts spent their COVID-19 funds similarly to their general budget, with nearly half spent on employee compensation and benefits. A… Read More
Culture
Here’s how much Biden’s newest student loan giveaway would cost taxpayers(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Joe Biden’s new student loan forgiveness plan would cost tens of billions to implement on top of hundreds of billions that have already been… Read More
Public Education
Video shows student slap teacher in the face: ‘You want me to hit you again?’(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A viral video that circulated Monday shows a student slapping his teacher in the face at a high school in North Carolina. The student, wearing… Read More
Public Education
More universities are finding key loophole to skirt state diversity, equity and inclusion bans(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Universities are turning to rebranding to preserve diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs despite laws barring them, according to The New York Times. A dozen… Read More
Opinion
Scotland’s new transgender ‘hate crime’ law already showing how it leads to tyranny(The Daily Signal) – Scotland’s new “hate crime” law already is demonstrating how it will be used to squash dissent and free speech. The so-called Hate Crime and Public Order… Read More
Opinion
As fentanyl streams over wide-open border, students lead effort to combat campus overdoses(The Daily Signal) – Ten years ago, I had never heard the word “fentanyl.” Now, every sorority and fraternity on my college campus is equipped with Naloxone, also known by the… Read More
Government
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes bill to ban ‘gender-affirming care’ for minors(The Sentinel) – A new law that would have banned so-called “gender-affirming care” for minors has been vetoed by Governor Laura Kelly. Senate Bill 233, which passed… Read More
Government
Lawmakers act on DeWine’s call to ban cell phones in classroom(The Center Square) – Gov. Mike DeWine’s push to ban cell phones in Ohio classrooms is meeting resistance from Republicans and Democrats. In last week’s State of the State address,… Read More
Public Education
Some students are really identifying as ‘therians,’ records requests reveal(The Center Square) – A records request discovered 196 documents at Ann Arbor Public Schools about “therians” – students identifying as “a species of non-human animal on every level except… Read More
Public Education
Harvard reverses course, brings back standardized testing(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Harvard announced Thursday that it will bring back standardized testing requirements for the admission process. The Ivy League school first dropped the testing policy in… Read More
Opinion
Faith’s proven role in overcoming mental illness(The Daily Signal) – “There is an important body of conservative thought that is now nearly or completely absent on the faculties of many eminent universities,” former Harvard University President … Read More
Government
Student teacher stipend application launches(The Center Square) – The application process for Pennsylvania’s new student teacher stipend program officially rolled out this week. During a news conference Wednesday, legislators from both sides of the… Read More
Culture
Denver plans to use millions from police budget to pay for illegal immigrants(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Democratic-run city of Denver, Colorado, plans to defund its police department to pay for illegal immigrants. Denver, which is commonly referred to as a… Read More
Opinion
Missouri, Kansas lawsuits remind Biden that student loans remain Congress’ prerogative(The Daily Signal) – In a lawsuit filed on Monday, Missouri invites the federal courts to recognize that President Joe Biden’s preoccupation with canceling student loans is part of… Read More
Public Education
Report: Chronic absenteeism in public schools a national crisis(The Center Square) – A record number of students are skipping school, propelling chronic absenteeism to a national crisis, according to an analysis of public-school attendance data. The analysis comes… Read More
Public Education
Nonprofit set to get another $2M despite low reading, math proficiencies(The Center Square) – A state lawmaker says the use of taxpayer dollars on Teach For America is a waste. The nonprofit teacher development group is seeking more money amid… Read More
Public Education
Majority of colleges tie diversity, equity and inclusion to graduation requirements: Report(Daily Callers News Foundation) – A majority of colleges and universities require students to take courses related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in order to graduate, according to a… Read More
Opinion
Education eclipsed: Unnecessary school closures breed anxious children(The Daily Signal) – A total eclipse crossed the country this week in a display of natural wonder. Rather than seize the opportunity for an engaging science lesson, hundreds of… Read More
Government
Sanders budget priorities include LEARNS Act, law enforcement(The Center Square) – Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders told the 94th General Assembly Wednesday she will sign a budget that funds critical services, slows the growth of government, and fully… Read More