Public Education
Arkansas 3rd-graders who fail literacy standards may be held back according to new public-school guidelinesStarting this fall, public schools in Arkansas may need to retain third-graders who cannot meet reading standards – although those “standards” haven’t been finalized, the state’s education department says. “By… Read More
Culture
NY library holds transgender name change clinicAn upstate New York library hosted a transgender name change event this week to guide people through the process of changing their legal names. Attorneys from the Empire Justice Center… Read More
Politics
25th Amendment should’ve been used to remove Biden from the start, Sen. Hawley arguesJoe Biden never had the capacity to be president and should’ve been removed early on in his tenure despite the media coverup of his health, argues Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley. Read More
Government
President Trump scolds South Africa over ‘bad situation’ surrounding white farmer murders, confiscation lawsPresident Donald Trump used a video montage of clips to press U.S. claims of murder and confiscation targeting white farmers in South Africa as he hosted the African country’s president. Read More
Courts
Divided Supreme Court upholds ban on first-of-its-kind Oklahoma religious charter school, doesn’t set precedentA divided Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a ban on a first-of-its-kind Catholic charter school, in a case that sparked national debate on religious freedom in education. “The judgment is… Read More
Government
DHS’ first self-deportation flight returns 64 illegal immigrants to Colombia, HondurasThe Trump administration scored another win in its efforts to curb illegal immigration as 64 illegal immigrants self-deported Monday on a flight from Houston to Colombia and Honduras. The… Read More
Culture
‘It wasn’t me, it was God’: Dr. Ben Carson reflects on Christian faith, impossible brain surgeries, parenting and politics at Herzog Foundation eventThe most honest American presidential candidate of all time may also have been the most reluctant. But it was the former brain surgeon’s Christian convictions and love for America that… Read More
Culture
Texas AG investigates 3rd sports league for allowing men in women’s sportsTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched another investigation into a national sports league for allowing biological males to compete in women’s events. On Monday, Paxton, who’s running in… Read More
Public Education
Former students accuse CPS officials of longtime abuse, sexual misconductTwelve Chicago women are sharing stories of sexual abuse by public-school officials – highlighting the district’s failure to address such charges in a timely manner, according… Read More
Public Education
Missouri Cancer Inquiry Committee to review elementary school cancer clusterAdministrators say 10 staff members of a Kansas City-area school have reported a cancer diagnosis in recent years. In August 2022, the principal of the Warren… Read More
Culture
Report: UConn approving DEI grants, prompting ‘student activism’ accusationsThe University of Connecticut is spending taxpayer money on internal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) grants – including ones to make marine science more diverse, the College Fix… Read More
Public Education
School districts nationwide sue PowerSchool amid data breach extortion attemptsPowerSchool, one of the nation’s largest education tech providers, is being sued by school districts across the country after a December 2024 data breach opened the door for ongoing extortion… Read More
Courts
4 parents’ rights groups sue Colorado to block new transgender lawFour parents’ rights groups and a doctor have filed suit to block implementation of a new pro-transgender Colorado law, arguing it violates free speech and parents’… Read More
Government
Oklahoma passes legislation to streamline adoptionsA new law in Oklahoma streamlines the adoption process for adopting immediate relatives. House Bill 2647, called the Shai Cooper Act, was automatically enacted May 11 after passing both chambers… Read More
World
Trump touts bilateral Ukraine-Russia peace talks after calls with Putin, ZelenskyyPresident Donald Trump announced Monday that Russia and Ukraine would immediately commence ceasefire negotiations following separate calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The U.S. president’s… Read More
Government
Assisted suicide bill dies in NevadaA bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide in Nevada has died after the governor told lawmakers not to bother. The Nevada Assembly decided against advancing Assembly Bill 346, which would have made… Read More
Culture
Fort Worth Pregnancy Center reverses chemical abortion, helps desperate momA 2-year-old in Texas nearly lost his life before birth from a chemical abortion, but a pregnancy resource center saved him after his mom called for help. After discovering she… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschooling numbers in New York continue skyrocketing years after COVID-19 pandemicThe Empire State may soon be known for a different kind of empire – a growing domain of homeschoolers. “According to a study by the Empire Center, in 2018, 37%… Read More
Government
Nation’s only black governor vetoes reparations bill(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced Friday that he vetoed a bill that would have created a commission to study and recommend potential reparations for… Read More
Government
Bipartisan bill would make federal adoption tax credit fully refundableLawmakers from both parties are backing legislation to make adoption more financially accessible for families nationwide. The Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act (S.1458), introduced by… Read More