Public Education
Education Department investigates Minnesota for violating parental rights with transgender dolls in schoolsThe U.S. Department of Education (ED) launched an investigation into the Minnesota Department of Education Wednesday to determine whether the state’s new transgender dolls, possibly coming to schools this fall, violate parental rights enshrined in the Constitution. “No child should be exposed… Read More
Government
Orders for more US Patriot missiles, nuclear submarines fuel defense manufacturingThe U.S. has ordered nearly $60 billion worth of Patriot missiles from Lockheed through 2034 in a move designed to bulk up air defense manufacturing. Combined with other orders, such as those … Read More
Government
Fauci’s Fifth Amendment pleas not valid under presidential pardon, Hawley saysDr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment’s protection against self-incrimination at a Senate committee hearing Wednesday, but Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, said it doesn’t legally apply under a presidential pardon. “When you have an immunity, you can’t use the Fifth Amendment because the Fifth… Read More
Culture
AI-powered private school network to open new Oklahoma campus this fallAn educational model using artificial intelligence, called “Alpha Schools,” is tripling campus locations this fall to 40 open and enrolling locations nationwide, boasting an “efficient,”… Read More
Politics
Iowa’s rising cancer rates feature in governor’s raceIowa’s cancer rates are rising faster than any other U.S. state, and it’s been a hot topic in Iowa’s gubernatorial campaigns. Republican candidate Zach Lahn and Democrat candidate Rob Sand each are campaigning to put Iowans’ health first and oppose “big agriculture.” Lahn’s… Read More
Opinion
Op-ed: Mandating more recess in public schools should be encouraged, not condemnedA recent news commentary has decried what it calls an “asinine requirement” by Oklahoma lawmakers to double the minimum amount of recess for elementary grades. “You know a law won’t be good when the most thought-provoking question a… Read More
Culture
Faithful Christian ministry celebrates 80 years at the southern border, teaching Spanish-speaking pastors, missionariesA historic Bible institute in the Texas Rio Grande Valley is celebrating 80 years of training pastors, missionaries and Christian educators. The ministry began as a megaphone and… Read More
Public Education
EXCLUSIVE: Defending Education sounds alarm over school district promoting ‘transgender care’ providersA public school district in Massachusetts hosts an “LGBTQ Support” webpage that routes students and caregivers to healthcare organizations that promote “gender-affirming” medical services. Framingham Public Schools’ (FPS)… Read More
Government
‘Funding is a lifeline:’ FEMA awards St. Louis $2.9 million for tornado recoverySt. Louis has secured $2.9 million in federal funding to help residents navigate the complicated recovery process more than a year after a destructive EF3 tornado hit… Read More
Courts
Lawsuit: 12-year-old suspended for school year after asking about Snapchat threatWhen a 12-year-old student asked another student whether a social media post threatened violence against her school, she had no idea she would end up accused of making the… Read More
Courts
Arkansas fights to protect Ten Commandments monument on capitol groundsThe state of Arkansas is appealing a district court decision which ruled a monument of the Ten Commandments on state capitol grounds violates the First Amendment and must be… Read More
Public Education
Recess is making a comebackAs students prepare to return to school next month, more states are requiring outdoor, device-free recess. “Play fuels [children] in every way and I don’t think that… Read More
Christian Schools
This is the Great Commission: Parents describe impact of MOScholars programAfter eight years of hearing about the unique education offered at a local Christian school, Shannon and John Stewart finally received scholarship funding enabling them to enroll their children. “I really hope and… Read More
Culture
WATCH: Teen lifeguard’s heroic rescue earns praise from Eric TrumpEric Trump, son of President Donald Trump, is praising a 16-year-old lifeguard for a dramatic rescue Saturday in Santa Cruz, California. “Give this 16-year-old lifeguard the highest civilian honor. This… Read More
Culture
Study: Abortion pills tainting water supply, posing ‘potential health risks’A new study says the abortion drug mifepristone has reached environmental water and household tap water in three U.S. cities. As a result, pro-life advocates are calling on the Environmental… Read More
Government
More than 50 million kids eligible for scholarships – if states join new federal tax credit programMore than 90% of K-12 students nationwide will be eligible to receive scholarship funding under the new federal Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), which takes… Read More
Politics
Netanyahu’s US visit sparks clash with Mamdani as Kuzma weighs inA U.S.-Israeli trip is taking on wider cultural meaning as a popular NBA player pushed back on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s tirade on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin… Read More
Public Education
Ohio needs to revamp policies for low-performing public schools, commentary contendsWhile federal law guarantees every Ohio student a public education, its quality varies drastically by school, a recent commentary notes. “Every student deserves to attend an excellent school that prepares them for… Read More
Politics
Trump touts American jobs, economy in Michigan ahead of key midterm racesPresident Donald Trump traveled to General Motors in Michigan on Monday to tout his economic agenda, telling a cheering crowd that “the auto industry is back and America is… Read More
Government
Trump imposes tariffs on 60 economies citing forced laborThe U.S. imposed tariffs from 10% to 12.5% across 60 economies on Friday at President Donald Trump’s direction over forced labor concerns. After the Supreme Court on February 20 struck down Trump’s… Read More