World
New Costa Rican president calls abortion murder, wants stronger penaltiesCosta Rica’s new president, elected Sunday, is poised to strengthen the current pro-life policies of the Central American country’s previous administration. President-elect Laura Fernández won outright in the first round of voting, clearing the… Read More
Homeschools
Georgia’s rich homeschool history supplies ‘fertile ground’ for emerging hybrid optionsSince Georgia legalized homeschooling in 1984, it has achieved national prominence as a leader in alternative education options. “The state’s relaxed regulations, along with metro Atlanta’s density, geographic spread,… Read More
Government
Education Department announces new student loan payment plan, promising lower costs, simpler systemRepaying higher education debt could become easier under a new federal student loan system proposed Thursday by the U.S. Department of Education. “With consensus reached in support of… Read More
Government
New Hampshire bill allowing universal open enrollment passes SenateThe New Hampshire Senate has passed a bill allowing universal open enrollment in public schools, with supporters praising the move as a way to provide greater choice to families. “That’s… Read More
Culture
‘Here comes the airplane’: Why America needs to make travel family-friendlyAs the Trump administration promotes pronatal policies, researchers have identified a problem that disincentivizes large families – air travel. Institute for Family Studies Senior Fellow Lyman Stone… Read More
Government
Trump admin rescinds Biden-era policy requiring abortion drugs in pharmaciesPharmacists are no longer required to offer chemical abortion drugs, a move the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says will protect rights of conscience and prevent federal funds… Read More
President Donald Trump, Uncategorized
VA halts abortion services in return to previous policyThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has stopped providing abortion services and most abortion counseling to veterans nationwide after a Department of Justice opinion concluded the agency lacks legal authority to offer… Read More
World
US-brokered peace talks resume between Russia, UkrainePeace talks involving Russia and Ukraine are set to take place this week in Abu Dhabi, despite protests as Russia continues to attack civilians in Ukraine. The choice of Abu… Read More
Public Education
Indianapolis posts largest school enrollment slump since COVID-19 pandemicContinuing a national trend, Indianapolis Public Schools is working to adjust operations as it records its largest enrollment decline since the 2019-20 COVID-19 pandemic year. Read More
Government
Trump Accounts touted as wealth-building tool for next generation, measure against socialismThe new Trump Accounts for children could be transformative for the next generation and may help stem growing interest in socialism among young people, politicians and… Read More
Government
More than half of states signal opt-in to federal school choice tax creditAt the end of National School Choice Week, supporters are celebrating after more than half of all states signaled plans to opt in to a new federal school choice program. Read More
Government
Watch: Sen. Hawley outlasts West Point cadet in impromptu push-up contestSen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, bested a West Point cadet in an impromptu push-up competition Thursday, completing 53 push-ups. “The senator’s got him!” shouted one of the service members watching the… Read More
Courts
Biden-appointed judge rules death penalty unavailable in Mangione murder caseA federal judge ruled Friday that the death penalty will not be an option in the case against Luigi Mangione, multiple media outlets reported. The ruling by U.S. District Judge… Read More
Government
Nebraska governor vows to eliminate DEI from public universitiesNebraska Gov. Jim Pillen says he wants to fully remove diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs from the state’s public colleges and universities, calling the ideology harmful to students and… Read More
Courts
Left-wing legal group shops signatures to push ICE prosecutions in MinnesotaAn extreme left-wing legal advocacy group is circulating a letter looking for signatures aimed at getting criminal and civil rights prosecutions started against ICE officers in Minnesota. The solicitation is… Read More
Christian Schools
New initiative helps establish classical Christian hybrid schools, embraces use of AI technologyWhen Jennifer Burns started a classical Christian hybrid school near Chicago 20 years ago, she had no idea it would lead to launching a nationwide network of schools. Burns later… Read More
Government
Trump admin pursuing action against Minnesota over trans athletes in girls’ sportsMinnesota is one step closer to losing federal education funding after the Trump administration referred investigations into civil rights violations to the Justice Department over allowing transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports. The… Read More
Government
Utah lawmakers, school officials bicker over public education budget cutsTensions arose between Utah lawmakers and the state’s school board leaders in a recent meeting over cutting the public education budget. “It’s not even close,” said Sen. Lincoln Fillmore, R-South Jordan, of… Read More
Courts
Louisiana pushes back as Trump admin tries to pause abortion pill lawsuitThe Trump administration asked a federal court to pause a lawsuit from Louisiana that challenges a Biden-era policy allowing abortion drugs to be shipped across state lines – sparking fierce… Read More
Public Education
TPUSA joins conservative educators org to ‘restore American education’Two conservative organizations are uniting teachers and students who defend America’s founding values through a new collaboration: Teacher Freedom Alliance (TFA) and Turning Point USA’s Club America. “This partnership ensures that students everywhere have the… Read More