Public Education
Majority of Americans support teachers praying in public schoolsThe Pew Research Center has released new polling data finding the majority of Americans support the idea of teachers leading Christian prayer in public schools. Just… Read More
Culture
Study links ‘addictive use’ of social media with youth suicidal behavior, mental health issuesAs more U.S. youth grow addicted to electronic devices, they could be at greater risk for “suicidal behaviors, suicidal ideation and worse mental health,” a new study… Read More
Government
Texas to hold public schools accountable for sex abuse, end immunity protectionsTexas is cracking down on sex abuse by public school employees and school districts that cover it up. The Legislature passed two bills this year designed to deal with abuse… Read More
Culture
Chicago abortion clinic touts abortions through 34 weeks, as pro-life groups call out ‘brutality’A newly opened abortion clinic in Chicago is celebrating its expansive abortion offerings “through all trimesters” – up to 34 weeks into the pregnancy. One of only a couple of… Read More
Government
Watch: Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to house detained illegal immigrants in EvergladesIt’s called “Alligator Alcatraz,” after the famous San Francisco prison once considered impossible to escape. “If people get out, there’s not much waiting for them other than alligators and… Read More
Courts
Wyoming teachers’ union sues school choice program designed for low-income studentsThe Wyoming teachers’ union is suing the state’s first-ever school choice program, claiming it’s “unconstitutional” to give scholarships to low-income students. The Wyoming Education Association (WEA) along with a handful… Read More
Public Education
Massachusetts schools to install vape detectors in response to rising student useA Massachusetts district has joined the growing number of schools opting to install vape detectors into bathrooms. “With vaporizer use becoming more widespread, kids have stopped fiddling with lighters and… Read More
Government
Arizona governor signs porn age verification lawArizona Gov. Katie Hobbs recently signed a pornography age verification bill into law despite vetoing the measure last session. The law will require pornography sites to ensure Arizona users… Read More
World
Analysis: US Navy well positioned to prevent Iran blockade of Hormuz StraitA detailed analysis of published ship movements by The Heartlander shows the U.S. Navy has considerable assets available to thwart an Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the… Read More
Culture
Watch: NBC Maine shocks with drag queen weather reportIn a slap in the face to viewers with family values, NBC’s News Center Maine had drag queen “Chartreuse Money” do the weather report on Saturday, in celebration of Pride… Read More
World
Trump calls for peace after expected, ‘weak’ Iranian attack on US military base was thwartedIran fired 14 missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar on Monday, in retaliation of U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend. A senior White House official… Read More
World
Over 200 killed, 3,000 made homeless in attack on Christians in NigeriaIslamist Fulani militants killed over 200 Christians in the central Nigerian state of Benue on June 14, marking the most extensive attack yet by the terror group. Vatican News reported… Read More
Public Education
Education reform will fail without tackling ‘bloated’ National Education Association, warns teacherDespite praise for the Trump administration’s goal to dismantle the Department of Education, at least one analyst is warning a more powerful adversary to educational reform… Read More
Public Education
School choice critics ignore inequality ‘baked into’ public schools, expert saysThe common claim that popular school choice programs will exacerbate inequality fails to account for the inequality already “baked into the government school system.” That is according to Dr. Corey… Read More
World
UK House of Commons votes to legalize assisted suicideThe UK House of Commons narrowly voted to approve a measure legalizing assisted suicide Friday afternoon, BBC reports. In a free vote – where MPs weren’t… Read More
Government
DeSantis expected to sign bill allowing charters to share public school facilitiesFlorida’s leadership in educational freedom took another step forward this week when lawmakers passed a bill allowing charter schools to “co-locate” inside traditional public school buildings. Republicans advanced the measure… Read More
Public Education
Denver Public Schools pauses school closures despite predicted enrollment dropsEven with an anticipated 6,000 fewer children by 2029 – an 8% decrease in the number of students – Denver Public Schools (DPS) has voted to stop school closures for… Read More
Christian Schools
Inaugural pro-life award recognizes Ohio Christian school’s dedication to the sanctity of lifeA Christian school in Ohio has received a new pro-life award for integrating pro-life values into its curriculum. Calvary Christian School in Bellefontaine, Ohio, about 45 miles northwest of Columbus,… Read More
Public Education
California school board tables discussion on Constitution Day celebrationA Southern California school board had to weigh the idea of formally recognizing Constitution Day before opting to table the idea. Christine Schmidt, a Murrieta Valley Unified School District Board… Read More
Courts
Company supporting women’s sports sues Colorado for stifling free speech with ‘gender expression’ requirementsXX-XY Athletics sports apparel company has filed a lawsuit to nullify Colorado’s transgender anti-discrimination law for its infringement on free speech. In May, Colorado updated its anti-discrimination code to protect… Read More