Public Education
Massachusetts public school staffer describes ‘extreme violent behaviors’ after superintendent downplays classroom incidentsClassroom violence is escalating inside one Massachusetts district while administrators are ignoring or downplaying its scope, a staffer argued at a recent school committee meeting. “In my five-and-a-half years thus far working as an ed assistant in the Taunton Public… Read More
Courts
Louisiana seeks temporary return of in-person abortion pill requirementLouisiana has asked a court to temporarily reinstate the in-person requirement for dispensing abortion pills, in its federal lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services. The state’s… Read More
Courts
Wisconsin teacher sentenced to six years for sexual relationship with 11-year-old; affair included 35,000 text messages, notesA Wisconsin teacher was sentenced to six years in prison and another six years of supervision after pleading guilty to having a sexual relationship with an 11-year-old student. Madison Bergmann,… Read More
Public Education
Milwaukee schools offer $1,000 bonus to licensed, retired teachers in effort to fill vacanciesAstrid Wagner worked 32 years in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), but she decided to return as the district provides bonuses to licensed, retired teachers for coming back to classrooms. “Is… Read More
Government
Pope Leo condemns Illinois governor’s legalization of assisted suicidePope Leo XIV publicly criticized Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker for signing a law legalizing assisted suicide in the state. The pope called the decision disappointing and reaffirmed the Catholic… Read More
Government
‘Adapt, shrink or die,’ Trump admin tells UN after $2 billion humanitarian aid pledgePresident Donald Trump announced the U.S. will commit $2 billion in humanitarian assistance to the United Nations, a sharp reduction from previous U.S. contributions. The administration said the amount – $12 billion less than 2024 but still among… Read More
Culture
Watch: WWII veteran, 104, plays National Anthem to full stadium applauseA 104-year-old World War II Army veteran hit every vibrant note of the National Anthem on his saxophone at a New York Islanders game Saturday. Dominick Critelli, sporting a number 104 Islanders jersey and a WWII veterans’ hat, walked to his chair and played the Star-Spangled Banner, inspiring… Read More
Opinion
North Carolina bill aiming to prevent homeschool discrimination highlights ongoing challenges for students, graduatesUniversities making a big deal about their “inclusivity” need to take a long, hard look at their own discriminatory practices against a minority population – the burgeoning homeschool community. Read More
Government
Minnesota university gives students whistles to alert peers of suspected ICE activityThe University of Minnesota’s Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies department is promoting free whistles for students to use to warn others about what it calls “suspected ICE activity” near campus. The department… Read More
Culture
NFL stars model Jesus’ example by washing students’ feet at local schoolSome of the NFL’s top players gathered at a local school, not to entertain or compete but to model the humility of Christ by washing feet. Baltimore quarterback Lamar… Read More
Government
Watch: McMahon praises journalist exposing ‘breathtaking’ Minnesota fraud, including daycare with misspelled signEducation Secretary Linda McMahon praised a citizen journalist for exposing fraud in Minnesota – including a daycare that misspelled “learning” on its sign. “There are not enough words to… Read More
Public Education
Pittsburgh bans all student cellphone use throughout school day in policy changeBefore Dec. 17, more than three-fourths of 56 Pittsburgh Public Schools had set their own regulations regarding student cellphones. The most recent school board meeting… Read More
Government
Congressional leader questions Chicago over alleged discrimination against Christian student teachersA senior Republican lawmaker is demanding answers from Chicago Public Schools after a Christian college accused the district of excluding its students from classroom placements because of their religious beliefs. U.S. Rep. Read More
Christian Schools
New research finds private schools accessible to most Mississippi students, showing viability of school choicePrivate schools are accessible to most Mississippi students, even in rural areas, according to new research from EdChoice, a leading school choice advocacy group. Although Mississippi… Read More
Culture
Pro-lifer arrested after handing out brochures outside Planned ParenthoodLaw enforcement recently arrested a pro-life woman for her advocacy in San Francisco. Anastasia Rogers, who works with the pro-life group Survivors San Francisco, was arrested and taken into custody Dec. 18. Read More
Opinion
New federal school choice tax credit is gift to American familiesThe holidays invite us to reflect on what truly matters: our freedom, family, personal faith, and a hope that each new year will bring something better than the last. Read More
Culture
Pentagon hosts Christmas prayer service ‘to worship the King of Kings’The Department of War hosted a Christmas prayer service at the Pentagon last week to celebrate the birth of Christ. “John, chapter one: ‘And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us,’” U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said… Read More
Culture
NFL players call on Trump and Congress to address religious persecution in NigeriaSome of the NFL’s top stars are calling on the Trump administration and Congress to do more to defend persecuted Christians and other religious groups in Nigeria, writing that they… Read More
Culture
Americans love slapstick, family humor in list of most-watched Christmas filmsHome Alone is the most popular Christmas movie in America with nearly 90% of adults saying they’ve seen the slapstick comedy. 90% of adults saying they’ve seen the slapstick comedy. Nearly 80% of Americans say they love or like holiday Christmas… Read More
Government
Education Secretary warns Minnesota of ‘impending enforcement action’ over transgender policies allowing boys in girls’ sports, spacesEducation Secretary Linda McMahon is keeping the pressure on Minnesota, issuing a letter Monday of “impending enforcement action” for ongoing civil rights violations related to the state’s transgender policies. “@GovTimWalz continues to… Read More