Courts
Kansas resident removed from board meeting wins First Amendment case against school board member(The Sentinel) – In a victory for free speech rights, a federal jury recently sided with Olathe resident Jennifer Gilmore who was removed from an Olathe Board of Education… Read More
Culture
‘Revolution against God’: Christian rocker John Cooper explains why Christians must combat critical race theory, transgender ideology(The Daily Signal) – The lead vocalist, bassist, and songwriter for a top Christian rock band is sounding the alarm about the “woke” ideology of critical… Read More
Public Education
Tennessee committee on federal education funding begins Monday(The Center Square) – A Tennessee committee is scheduled to begin its review on the state’s use of federal funding for K-12 education at 2 p.m. on Monday with presentations… Read More
Public Education
Two rural ISDs in Texas have $200 million in combined debt obligations on ballot for less than 750 students(The Center Square) – Many small rural Independent School District residents in Utopia and Brackett say $200 million in combined bond obligations on the Nov. 7 ballot is unsustainable and… Read More
Culture
Newsom says California to track residents ‘cradle to career’ after China trip(The Center Square) – After a trip to China, which uses a social credit score system, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the next phase of the state’s “Cradle to Career”… Read More
Public Education
Scrutinized Northern Virginia school board up for reelection(The Center Square) – Tuesday’s Virginia General Assembly general election will be in the national spotlight as interested parties watch to see if Gov. Glenn Youngkin has been able to… Read More
Government
Bill would ban taxpayer funding for gender researchers ‘who prey on children’(The Daily Signal) – Rep. Josh Brecheen is introducing legislation that would ban gender researchers from receiving taxpayer funding if they lead studies facilitating transgender sex-change… Read More
Culture
This is House Speaker Mike Johnson’s favorite Bible passage(The Daily Signal) – Critics of new House Speaker Mike Johnson have been quick to target his faith-infused rhetoric, attempting to paint the Louisiana Republican’s faith… Read More
Public Education
New Jersey high school rocked as students share ‘deep fake’ nudes of real girls(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Girls at Westfield High School in New Jersey were left shocked when they discovered boys were circulating fake nude photos of them, according to a… Read More
Government
Poll: Majority of Arkansans say they support ‘educational freedom’(The Center Square) – The majority of Arkansas voters support school choice, including 43% of Democrats, according to a new poll released this week. The poll, conducted by advocacy and… Read More
Culture
California counties making mask mandates grate again(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Five counties in California implemented mask mandates for some areas on Wednesday as a precautionary measure ahead… Read More
Government
898 Tennessee students retained due to third-grade reading law(The Center Square) – Tennessee ultimately retained 898 statewide due to its new third-grade reading retention law. Less than 40% of third-graders statewide scored high enough on the Tennessee Comprehensive… Read More
Public Education
Study: Denver charter schools yield greater return on taxpayer investment(The Center Square) – Denver’s charter schools are more cost effective in teaching reading and math and result in a greater return on taxpayer investment than traditional public schools, according… Read More
Culture
Effects of experimental gender surgery on kids ‘destructive,’ new House Speaker says(The Daily Signal) – New House Speaker Mike Johnson sharply criticized experimental surgeries on children as he discussed the “destructive” effects that such experimentation, dubbed “gender-affirming care” by gender… Read More
Courts
19 attorneys general oppose parental rights opt-out option from LGBT books for 2nd graders(The Center Square) – A coalition of 19 attorneys general filed an amicus brief in support of a local Maryland board of education’s policy that does not allow parents to… Read More
Public Education
California homeschooling up 78% as parents seek better education alternatives(The Center Square) – Homeschooling in California increased by 78% in the five years between the start of the 2017 and 2022 school years, according to a new analysis… Read More
Public Education
School locks down after brawl ends with 2 students stabbed(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A Los Angeles high school went into lockdown Wednesday after a fight broke out, leaving four students injured, two of whom were stabbed, according to… Read More
Culture
Speaker Johnson slams FBI for targeting religious Americans(The Daily Signal) – House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized the FBI for targeting people of faith, promising to “hold those responsible accountable for these actions.” In an interview Tuesday… Read More
Public Education
Loudoun County students walk out of school over policy allowing boys in girls locker rooms(Daily Caller News Foundation) – High school students in Loudoun County, Virginia, protested a school policy Wednesday that allows biological males into girl’s locker rooms and restrooms. The protest was… Read More
Opinion
Kansas school board candidates get an F for honesty(The Sentinel) – The A+ Team, a slate of four candidates for the Blue Valley school board, posted a social media ad claiming that 86% of USD 229… Read More