Public Education
Michigan adopts sexual orientation, gender identity under new health guidelinesDespite opposition from parents and clergy, the Michigan State Board of Education on Thursday approved new health-education guidelines that mandate discussions of sexual orientation, gender identity and sex acts with children as… Read More
Government
Sen. Schmitt leads effort to suspend spying ‘accomplice’ Judge BoasbergFederal Judge James Boasberg should be suspended pending impeachment hearings for his sweeping campaign-like rulings against Republicans and conservatives, says Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt. “No more delays. Judge Boasberg must… Read More
Public Education
Maryland education board concludes ‘arbitrary, unreasonable’ electric school bus contract violated district’s own rulesMontgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Maryland has drawn withering criticism from the state’s board of education, which recently declared the district’s $168 million school bus contract “illegal.” “The (board’s) report found… Read More
Public Education
A tale of two books: Teachers’ union boss attacks school choice supporters while other work documents choice’s 200-year historyTwo new books present vastly different sides of the public school vs. school choice debate – with one claiming the proverbial sky is falling while the other documents how school choice actually predates the current… Read More
Opinion
Conscience in care: Why Kansas took a stand to protect foster families’ religious libertyNovember is National Adoption Month – a time to celebrate families who open their hearts to children in need and to encourage more to consider adoption through the foster care system. Last… Read More
Government
California city will rename street after Charlie KirkCity officials in Westminster, California, approved a plan this week to rename a stretch of All American Way in memory of Charlie Kirk, the conservative leader of Turning Point USA killed in… Read More
Public Education
Chicago Public Schools watchdog blasts ‘questionable, excessive, exorbitant’ travel expenses totaling $7.7 million in 2024Amid growing budget deficits last year, staffers at Chicago Public Schools (CPS) indulged in “questionable, excessive, and even exorbitant” expeditions including hot air balloon rides, wildlife safaris and camel rides, a recent analysis concluded. … Read More
Government
SNAP recipients must reapply as analysis shows quarter of spending suspectThe U.S. Department of Agriculture will require every household receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to reapply due to rampant fraud and abuse, according to Agriculture Secretary Brooke… Read More
World
Ousted Bangladesh PM gets death sentence over protest crackdownBangladesh’s deposed leader, Sheikh Hasina, was found guilty for “crimes against humanity” and sentenced Monday to death by a domestic court, reported multiple media outlets. The longtime prime minister,… Read More
Politics
Pro-life groups launch $80 million campaign ahead of midterm elections to ‘fire up’ voter baseBetting that pro-life voters who helped propel President Donald Trump to victory can do the same for congressional candidates, a prominent pro-life group is launching an $80 million investment ahead… Read More
Culture
US bishops ban Catholic hospitals from performing sex change surgeriesThe nation’s Catholic bishops voted last week to bar Catholic hospitals from performing surgeries or giving hormones that attempt to change a person’s sex. The move updates the ethical rules… Read More
Public Education
Detroit high school teacher charged after reportedly agreeing to pay minor for sexOhio police have charged a Detroit schoolteacher with a felony after arresting him at a downtown Toledo parking lot for trying to arrange sex with a minor. “Court documents… Read More
Culture
‘House of David’ follows ‘The Chosen’ as next blockbuster Bible TV seriesA beloved king descending into madness. A rogue prophet with a secret mission. Soldiers questioning their orders. Rival kings seeking revenge. And an overlooked shepherd boy with a great destiny. In the sensational new… Read More
Public Education
Michigan girls’ volleyball team with transgender player excelling in postseason playSkyline High School in Ann Arbor moved deeper into the Michigan girls volleyball postseason this past week while state officials continued to avoid basic questions about the eligibility of the… Read More
Homeschools
Tennessee homeschool nonprofit caters to growing numbers of families statewide, beyondTennessee mom Abby Merryman has a history of adapting to changes she didn’t anticipate. “We put our kids into public school, a great public school here in Murfreesboro. And… Read More
World
BBC apologizes to Trump for video edits, denies defamation allegationsThe BBC has apologized to President Donald Trump for its misleading edit of footage from the Jan. 6, 2021 rally – an edit that made Trump sound like he was calling for violence. “We accept that our edit unintentionally created… Read More
Christian Schools
Church-based learning centers share rapid growth at national conference hosted at Herzog FoundationForty people from 20 states gathered for the two-day National Reclaiming Education Conference in Kansas City this week to share best practices for growing church-based learning centers – small schools… Read More
Culture
Man named ‘Jihad’ arrested after attack at TPUSA eventA man identified by authorities as Jihad Dphrepaulezz was arrested after a violent altercation at a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) campus event at the University of California, Berkeley on Monday. The incident took place… Read More
Culture
Maine town allows biological boy to play on youth girls’ basketball team under Human Rights ActA biological 8-year-old boy is allowed to compete on a girl’s youth basketball team under Maine law, a town select board ruled in a 3-2 vote Tuesday. A coalition of parents… Read More
Public Education
Colorado teacher arrested after allegedly stalking middle school student who ended yearlong affairA Colorado gym teacher allegedly preyed on a student’s mental health challenges to begin a sexual relationship, then stalked the student after they broke up, according to media reports. Teresa… Read More