Public Education
Minnesota school district postpones financial audit, raising funding and transparency concernsParents and other taxpayers are questioning why an independent audit of a Minnesota school district’s 2023 finances was delayed from July 16 to September. “The public has no… Read More
Culture
Finnish mom’s secret to raising independent kids: let them take risks and skip homework!Annabella Daily has no problem letting her elementary-aged schoolchildren schedule their own playdates, skip homework to play outside, or stay home alone. In fact, she encourages it. “American… Read More
Culture
More millennial parents question ‘gentle parenting’An increasing number of millennials are speaking out against “gentle parenting,” saying it sets impossibly high standards for parents while hurting children’s overall preparation for real life. “Gentle… Read More
Christian Schools
The ‘father’ of school choice you’ve never heard of: Father Virgil BlumSchool choice proponents often credit Milton Friedman for starting this popular movement, but new scholarship suggests at least one other professor should get recognition where it’s due. “We… Read More
Culture
Psychologists urge parents to watch out for ‘sadfishing’ practices on social mediaAlthough social media have been accused of overemphasizing idealized lifestyles and looks, psychologists are now cautioning against the opposite extreme: users exaggerating negative emotions to gain sympathy. It’s… Read More