Christian Schools
School choice booming in Indiana, even in rural areasThe Christian Academy of Indiana draws students from 56 ZIP codes in the southern part of the state, Chalkbeat reports, with some parents traveling as far… Read More
Public Education
Denver Public Schools appeals to parents as 1 in 3 students stayed chronically absent last school yearDenver Public Schools is aiming to create a “partnership with parents” to address chronic absenteeism – estimating about 33,000 students missed more than 10% of the 2024-25 academic year, or… Read More
Courts
Wyoming universal school choice program still in legal limboWyoming’s first-ever school choice program remains stalled in court while a district court judge refuses to disburse scholarship funds. The Steamboat Legacy Scholarship, which launched in… Read More
Culture
Watch: Students unlock cell phone bags at end of school dayAs more states ban cell phones during the school day, schools are increasingly using locking bags to keep students off their devices. Magnetic locking bags, such as ones made… Read More
Public Education
Could a ‘high school readiness’ metric help parents evaluate K-8 education?Since the COVID-19 pandemic, an increasing number of parents are questioning whether public schools deliver the quality of education they’ve promised. Now, the Fordham Institute, an education reform think tank,… Read More
Politics
RFK Jr. won’t run for president in 2028, citing commitment to MAHA, TrumpHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he will not run for president in 2028, shutting down speculation he could mount another campaign. Instead, he pledged his… Read More
Courts
Anti-Jewish harassment, death threats in Philadelphia public school forced two families to move away, lawsuit claimsThree families are suing the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) and Academy At Palumbo High School on charges of violating their civil rights when their children’s safety was threatened. The… Read More
Culture
49ers’ Brock Purdy puts Jesus and family first, says money is ‘not going to satisfy’The Pro Bowl quarterback who has led the San Francisco 49ers into perennial Super Bowl contention says money and fame take a back seat to his faith in Jesus and… Read More
Culture
Watch: RFK Jr., Pete Hegseth compete in pull-up, push-up challenge with goal of making America fit againRobert F. Kennedy Jr. visited the Department of Defense to challenge Secretary Pete Hegseth to a fitness challenge, and the results were impressive. “We had our big Pete and Bobby… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian Teacher of the Year: Diane Bales brings lessons to life through role playing, peer-to-peer teachingThe Battle of Cowpens may have taken place in 1781, but for Diane Bales’ first-grade students, the Revolutionary War clash plays out each year on a hill outside their school. Read More
Public Education
As chronic absenteeism rises, North Carolina revises policy so students can no longer fail classes based on attendanceStarting this school year, North Carolina students cannot fail a class based solely on attendance. Before this policy change, students could have received a failing grade of “FF” even if… Read More
Christian Schools
Florida private school applications surge thanks to school choiceFlorida’s universal school choice program is reshaping education in the state, with private schools reporting record interest from parents who no longer feel bound to traditional public schools. At Jupiter… Read More
Culture
At nation’s library, faith, patriotism, storytelling take center stageChildren waved flags, cheered at a talking puppet, and laughed at knock-knock jokes, but a story hour inside the Library of Congress on Saturday carried a deeper message. Hosted by… Read More
Government
Trump admin says it has revoked 6,000 student visas for crime or terror supportThe State Department has confirmed it has pulled 6,000 student visas for crimes such as assault, burglary, visa overstay or for vocal support of terrorist organizations. “Every single student visa… Read More
Public Education
Poll: Chicago Teachers Union wildly unpopular in IllinoisA survey commissioned by the Illinois Policy Institute found only one in five state voters have a positive view of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). Over… Read More
Government
Red states send National Guard troops to DC after Trump orderFour Republican-led states are deploying National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., following President Donald Trump’s executive order to address crime in the capital. Mississippi, West Virginia, South Carolina and Ohio… Read More
World
Trump, Zelenskyy talk to the press ahead of Ukraine-Russia peace talks with European leadersU.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a brief Oval Office press conference on Monday, previewing peace talks with European leaders on the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Neither Trump… Read More
Politics
Watch: Bill Maher says Dems more afraid to come on his show than RepublicansReal Time host Bill Maher said he asks Democrats “every week” to come on his show but they refuse. “You think we don’t ask?” he said about people such… Read More
Public Education
High school seniors’ push for transparency validated by audit of public school-funding foundationAn audit has vindicated two San Diego high school seniors who raised concerns about how money was handled by “foundations” established to help area high schools. Kevin Wang and Litong… Read More
Homeschools
Tailored education, disability accommodations spur more Virginia families to homeschoolWhen her son’s local public school held him back from progressing because of a diagnosed disability, Virginia mom Meaghan Montana decided to try homeschooling. “It really works for him, and… Read More