Public Education
Illinois school districts seek sales tax dollars(The Center Square) – Illinoisans already face a high tax burden and now DeKalb County school districts are asking voters to raise sales taxes for schools. Sales taxes would go… Read More
Culture
‘All glory to God’: Florida sheriff’s deputy saves missing 5-year-old from pondThe swift rescue of a 5-year-old autistic boy from a pond by sheriff’s deputies in Florida may have been a miracle. Deputy Wes Brough spotted the boy Tuesday, just 20… Read More
Public Education
University of Missouri ditches DEI, joins dash to excellence in educationThe University of Missouri system (UM) is ending its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, as states around the country dial back DEI in favor of results-based education. And by… Read More
Courts
Ohio students don’t have freedom of speech, federal court rules in ‘misgendering’ lawsuitA federal appeals court has ruled against freedom of speech for students in Ohio. The Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 the Olentangy Local… Read More
Politics
KCPD funding vote, Cori Bush ouster, a pro-law enforcement statement by voters, Sen. Hawley arguesMissourians have again rejected the defund-the-police movement pushed by Kansas City leaders and ousted congresswoman Cori Bush, Sen. Josh Hawley says. Voters Tuesday approved, for the second time, a… Read More
Public Education
How Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds eventually created big majorities on ‘education freedom’In a talk to the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), Iowa’s Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds said prioritizing school choice in elections year after year eventually led… Read More
Politics
Sen. Hawley bucks debate-dodging trend, invites challenger to Lincoln-Douglas showdown in Sedalia, MissouriKansas City talk show host Pete Mundo Wednesday morning lamented the growing trend of political frontrunners dodging debates. That will absolutely not include Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley, a fact… Read More
Politics
Under Gov. Walz, Minnesota denied parents’ rights with trans sanctuary law, gender pledge for teachersUnder presumptive Democratic vice-presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz, two controversial measures negating parental rights in gender dysphoria cases took effect in Minnesota last year. The first law passed by the… Read More
Culture
Elderly concentration camp survivor, pro-life advocate faces trial, prepares for death if imprisonedA cross necklace around the neck of a senior defendant holds special significance for its owner, who wore it 80 years earlier as she was removed to a communist concentration… Read More
Culture
‘Life is hard, but God is good’: Mike Matheny reflects on God’s grace amid near-fatal brain hemorrhageFormer Major League Baseball player and team manager Mike Matheny is thankful to be alive. The four-time Gold Glove catcher – who played for four teams over 13 years… Read More
Culture
Harris VP pick Walz funneled education dollars to liberal mandates, not academicsNewly minted Democrat vice presidential nominee Tim Walz’s record as Minnesota governor reveals a totally committed social justice warrior who spent more money on education but didn’t deliver results. That’s… Read More
Homeschools
Starting to homeschool? Look for local workshops like this one for free resources and toolsTo jumpstart parents’ introduction to homeschooling, a Kansas City-area nonprofit is offering the opportunity to browse free curriculum at an upcoming workshop. The workshop will take… Read More
Culture
Pro-family, pro-faith kicker signs massive contract extensionJust months after Harrison Butker became the target of progressive liberals for his graduation remarks at a Catholic college, the All-Pro kicker has signed a record-breaking contract extension with the… Read More
Culture
Freedom is on a roll: Lawsuits for COVID vaccine religious exemptions piling up wins since Supreme Court rulingLitigants seeking religious or moral exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates have a growing string of successes in the courts, including two new cases in Philadelphia and… Read More
Public Education
School district’s ‘highly personal’ race, sex, religion survey of students violates parents’ rights, DOE rulesNew Jersey K-12 students were given a race, sex and religion survey so intrusive that even the Biden Department of Education says it violated parents’ rights. In a July 26… Read More
Courts
FBI finds naked ‘prepubescent’ child with Ohio elementary school teacher arrested on child porn chargesFBI agents have arrested an Ohio elementary school teacher for the “possession and distribution of child sexual abuse images,” while alleging agents found “a prepubescent female… Read More
Public Education
Moody’s warns public school finances will deteriorate as experts ring tax revolt alarmsThe world’s premier financial rating service issued a report that warns school districts they will be facing increasing financial problems due to shifting conditions in the “education operating environment.”… Read More
Public Education
St. Louis public schools grapple with board squabbles, audit requests after superintendent’s leave of absenceThe St. Louis mayor has requested an audit of the city’s public schools one week after the furlough of its superintendent, even as school board members… Read More
Culture
Kamala Harris chooses Tim Walz as her running mate(The Daily Signal) – Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee in the 2024 presidential race, chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. Born in Nebraska,… Read More
Public Education
Louisiana Gov. Landry defends 10 Commandments in classrooms(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry defended a law requiring the Ten Commandments be displayed in classrooms on Monday during a news conference. Landry defended the… Read More