Public Education
Virginia district contemplates four-day school week, anticipates parent disapprovalA district in Virginia has proposed a four-day school week “to save money, alleviate staffing shortages and prioritize mental health,” Gray Media’s WDBJ7 reports. Under… Read More
Culture
Massachusetts hospital system to stop giving sex change drugs to minors, but will still ‘affirm’ gender identities via counselingA major Massachusetts hospital system has announced it will stop prescribing puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to patients under 18. Baystate Health, which has four hospitals in western Massachusetts, informed parents and… Read More
Courts
Louisiana, FDA face court hearing in lawsuit over chemical abortion safety measuresThe lives of thousands of unborn children could be at stake in a district court hearing next week, according to a new court filing in Louisiana’s lawsuit against the Food… Read More
Government
Fight brews over changes to Oklahoma history standards that remove Christianity, founding principlesA battle is taking shape in Oklahoma over the state’s social studies standards, which have undergone an unexpected – and possibly illegal – revision, and Wednesday is the last day… Read More
Culture
Remember your death: A history of Ash Wednesday and why any Christian can join in penitent humilityMillions of Christians around the world will observe Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Lenten season as the Church anticipates the coming of Easter – a practice any… Read More
Government
Florida grants more than $60 million in bonuses to teachers completing new western heritage coursesMore than 21,000 Florida teachers have completed a new civics course on the heritage of Western civilization, launched in January, Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a… Read More
Culture
Watch: Oldest Olympic champion credits faith, family after historic winOlympic gold medalist Elana Meyers Taylor encouraged women to live their dreams, even as moms. “I just want to go out there and encourage women that just because you’re a… Read More
Public Education
Minnesota district escapes criminal charges after ‘concerning’ credit card purchases lacking documentationAfter investigating a Minnesota district’s financial records, the county’s attorney has declined to file criminal charges but still rebuked officials’ mismanagement. “(Olmsted) County Attorney Michael Walters called the district’s previous… Read More
World
US-brokered Russian-Ukraine peace talks resume as war reaches 4-year markRussian, Ukrainian and American officials reconvened in Geneva this week for another round of U.S.-brokered negotiations aimed at ending nearly four years of war. But participants on all sides signaled low expectations for a breakthrough, reported the… Read More
Government
Rand Paul files legislation to remove vaccine liability shieldTwo Republican senators have introduced legislation aimed at ending long-standing legal protections for vaccine manufacturers, arguing patients harmed by vaccines deserve full access to the courts. Sen. Rand… Read More
Culture
Pro-lifer considers legal action against Georgia town denying him permitsA Georgia town is facing potential legal action after allegedly preventing a pro-life advocate from speaking outside an abortion center. James Anthony regularly stood outside the Columbus Women’s Health Organization to share with passersby about alternatives to abortion. He… Read More
Politics
Trump honors late Rev. Jesse Jackson, remembers years-long relationshipPresident Donald Trump paid tribute to civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84. In a Truth Social post Tuesday,… Read More
Public Education
Watch: ‘Schools serve adults, not students,’ says school board member, critical of districtIn Baltimore County, Maryland, school spending is up, the number of teachers is down and the graduation rate is falling, leading one school board member to criticize the district. “The majority of… Read More
Culture
3 dead, 3 injured after a man claiming to be a woman opens fire at RI hockey gameThree people are dead and three others hospitalized in critical condition after a man who identified as a woman fired shots Monday afternoon at a high school hockey match in… Read More
Government
Some states tighten ESA rules as others expand school choiceAs some states expand educational freedom, others are adding new regulations to their education savings account programs, a recent analysis found. A survey from school choice leader EdChoice found Arkansas, Utah and Oklahoma… Read More
Public Education
Milwaukee schools scrambling to cut back after audits reveal $46 million shortfallAs Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) begins to deal with a $46 million budget deficit, the community is questioning how such a situation arose in the first place. “You say this… Read More
Culture
Some Canadian doctors want to euthanize newbornsA provincial medical body in Canada is urging the country to consider expanding assisted suicide to include euthanizing newborn babies, raising a new alarm among pro-life advocates and faith leaders. “Medical assistance in… Read More
Government
Alabama gov signs law allowing death penalty for child predatorsAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation to allow the death penalty for certain sexual crimes committed against young children, creating one of the strongest penalties in the country for… Read More
Government
Arizona ESA fight returns as opponents launch ballot petition driveSchool choice opponents in Arizona are trying again to slash the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Accounts program, but school choice advocates are fighting back. A coalition led by the Arizona Education… Read More
Government
Ohio GOP reps propose new bill to protect parents who affirm biological designThe state of Ohio could implement protections for parents who affirm their child’s biological sex, according to a new bill introduced last week. “This legislation is about protecting families from government overreach and ensuring parents are… Read More