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West Virginia’s school choice program to become universal in 2026

The K-12 educational scholarship program in West Virginia will officially be available to all students in fall 2026. “I’m thrilled to announce that Hope Scholarship Program enrollment numbers… Read More

July 8, 2024
Courts
Judge awards $687K to religious scientist fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

A U.S. District judge has ordered an insurance company to pay damages to an employee it terminated for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine on religious grounds. Read More

July 8, 2024
Culture
Study: Teen cannabis use linked to 11x higher psychosis risk

Adolescents who use cannabis are at over 11 times greater risk of developing a psychotic disorder than those who do not use the drug. That’s the main finding… Read More

July 8, 2024
Culture
Psychologists urge parents to watch out for ‘sadfishing’ practices on social media

Although social media have been accused of overemphasizing idealized lifestyles and looks, psychologists are now cautioning against the opposite extreme: users exaggerating negative emotions to gain sympathy. It’s… Read More

July 8, 2024
Christian Schools
Wisconsin district refuses to sell empty building to Catholic school, faces legal action

A Wisconsin school district is facing legal action for refusing to sell a vacant building to a Catholic school. The Marinette School District (MSD) has allowed its former… Read More

July 8, 2024
Opinion
Don’t let the Department of Education silence our kids

(The Daily Signal) – The Founding Fathers recognized that an educated citizenry was vital to the survival of our republic. Thomas Jefferson, for example, saw education as essential to giving… Read More

July 4, 2024
Opinion
Yes, America Is exceptional. Happy 4th of July!

On this Independence Day, let’s acknowledge the exceptional existence of these United States of America. I came to America in 1975. Attending first grade that autumn in New… Read More

July 4, 2024
Opinion
American parents need to declare independence from current government-funded schools

On the 248th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, we should consider declaring independence from today’s public education system. While dissatisfaction with government-funded schools… Read More

July 3, 2024
Public Education
Michigan school district board working to regain trust after budget shortfalls, lawsuit

The Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) district in Michigan is performing damage control after “a year of bad news” including miscalculated budget shortfalls, a lawsuit and divisive board policies. Read More

July 3, 2024
Culture
Marxist state rep loses Colorado Democratic primary

The state representative who helped author the Colorado Education Association’s (CEA) anti-capitalism plank last year lost his bid to stay in the state House. Read More

July 3, 2024
Public Education
Top-ranked Florida sees K-12 test scores improve again

Florida’s public school students continue to improve in core subjects, recent testing data revealed. The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) released the latest test… Read More

July 3, 2024
Courts
Christian clubs win legal victory in Hawaii

After-school Christian clubs won a legal victory in Hawaii after alleging suing over discrimination by public school officials. A Hawaii district court granted Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) of… Read More

July 2, 2024
Public Education
Virginia school district tightens cellphone policy for upcoming school year

The Loudoun County School Board in Virginia has approved a stricter cellphone policy, aiming to minimize distractions and enhance students’ focus on academics. Policy… Read More

July 2, 2024
Courts
Alaska Supreme Court overturns lower court’s anti-school choice ruling 

The Alaska Supreme Court has reinstated a school choice program initially deemed unconstitutional by a lower court. Alaska’s Correspondence School Allotment Program (CSAP)… Read More

July 2, 2024
Government
With a $50B deficit California Democrats ask for $20B more to fund DEI-climate change, schools

Leaders in the California Assembly announced they have come to an agreement to put a $10 billion bond issue on the ballot to address “climate change” in communities of… Read More

July 2, 2024
Opinion
Op-ed: America’s public schools need religion

In the past fortnight, the wrong-headed notion known as the “separation of church and state” saw two defeats amid one win in court. But the truth is, students need… Read More

July 2, 2024
Courts
Former Arizona college student sentenced to life in prison for murder of professor

A former University of Arizona graduate student has been sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting his professor 11 times. Last month, a Pima County jury found… Read More

July 1, 2024
Public Education
Latest school choice research shows benefits, dispels common myths about education freedom

EdChoice has released its annual summary of studies about school choice programs, and the research continues to show the positive outcomes of education freedom. The… Read More

July 1, 2024
Culture
Besieged Tractor Supply Co. retreats from DEI, ‘woke’ causes with stunning apology after stock plummets

One of America’s largest agricultural retailers has scrapped its support for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, including sponsorship of gay pride festivals and carbon emission goals.  Tractor… Read More

July 1, 2024
Christian Schools
Religious university grads lead more fulfilling lives, new research reveals

Graduates of Catholic universities report greater satisfaction in life, a new survey finds. The study, commissioned by St. Mary’s University (SMU) and conducted by… Read More

July 1, 2024