Public Education
Gov. Kehoe’s revamped Board of Ed. meets, inheriting Missouri’s educational slide under former President Charlie ShieldsFreshman Gov. Mike Kehoe shook up the Missouri State Board of Education by appointing new members last month, including a replacement for longtime President Charlie Shields, under whose leadership education… Read More
Government
Inflation lower than expected, defying doom and gloom predictions on Trump tariffsData released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed inflation came in lower than expected in April. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) Summary reported… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschoolers score major rankings at Texas esports championshipsTexas homeschool students have placed two of their teams in the top five at a statewide gaming contest – all within one year of their group’s existence. “The accomplishment is… Read More
Government
‘Historic moment’: Pro-life movement energized for push to defund Planned Parenthood as undercover report exposes group’s transgender pushPro-lifers are rallying for Congress and President Donald Trump to defund Planned Parenthood after recent undercover reporting exposed the extent to which the abortion giant has also become the “leading promoter”… Read More
Courts
Transgender male gets 15 years for fatally stabbing man in New York deli; victim’s family outragedA transgender-identifying male with a history of violence will spend the next 15 years behind bars for fatally stabbing a U.S. postal carrier in a New York City deli. Jaia Cruz,… Read More
Government
‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ includes $5B for school choice scholarshipsThe first federal tax-credit-based school choice program is on the table after the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee released Republicans’ “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” on… Read More
Culture
High school softball pitcher throwing shutouts against girls was born male, docs showA pitcher in Minnesota who was born male is dominating the competition in girls’ softball. Champlin Park junior Marissa Rothenberger threw a one-hit shutout against Maple… Read More
Public Education
Multimillion-dollar budget deficits force Oregon schools to consider closures, layoffsOregon schools are scrambling to balance their 2025-26 budgets amid higher costs and lower enrollment – causing many to consider closing buildings and cutting jobs. “Districts have to spread thinning… Read More
Public Education
Teacher salaries hit national median income, but union wants moreThe average teacher salary is $62,000 nationally, but that’s not enough, the head of the second-largest teachers’ union said last week. Educators could earn about $80,000 if they worked in… Read More
World
23 dead as Muslim attacks on Christians continue in NigeriaFulani militia associated with an international Islamic terror network killed 23 Christians on Saturday night in Nigeria, according to the Red Cross. France 24 reports the… Read More
Culture
‘Steady’ and ‘conservative’: The Heartlander racks up 11 awards at annual conferenceTen honors and an overall “Award of Merit” were earned by The Heartlander at a journalism contest hosted last week by the Evangelical Press Association, bringing the publication’s award total… Read More
Public Education
Transparency index aims to keep Idaho public schools accountable to citizens, educational stakeholdersA think tank has published “the nation’s first Public School Transparency Index” – a crucial step in helping Idaho taxpayers and lawmakers navigate core educational data, the nonprofit argues. “Transparency… Read More
Government
US House approves ‘Gulf of America’ billThe U.S. House of Representatives voted to permanently rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. The Gulf of America Act was approved 211-206… Read More
Culture
Abortion pill is neither safe nor effective, EPPC saysOne in 19 mifepristone abortions fail, requiring women to seek additional medical intervention, according to a new study released on Monday by the Ethics and Public… Read More
Government
Texas Dems eye lawsuit over school choice, GOP welcomes fightTexas Democrats are considering a lawsuit to stop the state’s recently passed school choice program, CBS Texas reports, but Republicans are “glad they’re doing it.” Party… Read More
Courts
Review of illegal immigration cases would cost billions more than budgetedThe office in charge of illegal immigration cases is more than $7 billion short of what it would cost for proceedings in every single case prior to deportation, an analysis… Read More
Culture
‘A Light on the Hill’: New book shares story of DC Baptist church that endured through America’s defining momentsIn the heart of Washington, D.C., Capitol Hill Baptist Church has weathered the Civil War, Reconstruction, two world wars, racial unrest, 9/11 and two pandemics. Yet the church hasn’t moved… Read More
Public Education
Over 250 CEOs ask states to mandate AI classes for high school graduatesMore than 250 CEOs signed a letter last week encouraging states to require artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science courses in school curricula and graduation requirements. Read More
Public Education
Teachers more optimistic under Trump administration, survey revealsEducators nationwide are more optimistic about the state of education since President Trump was reelected, a new survey shows. The poll, conducted by EdChoice and Morning… Read More
Government
More than 2,000 Connecticut families protest report seeking increased homeschool regulationsAfter a government report calling for more restrictions on homeschool families in Connecticut, more than 2,000 people demonstrated at the state capitol. “We are here because we are a homeschooling… Read More