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Tom Joyce

Tom Joyce is a freelance reporter covering politics, sports and culture.

Public Education
Nevada city approves first charter school 

Henderson, Nevada, will welcome its first city-approved charter school in 2026 after the city council unanimously voted to authorize it in a special meeting. “Quality education is a… Read More

August 11, 2025
Government
Maine won’t investigate school districts that align with federal order, challenge state transgender protections

Maine’s human rights agency says it won’t take action against two school districts siding with President Donald Trump in his fight with Democratic Gov. Janet Mills over transgender student… Read More

August 11, 2025
Public Education
Chicago pulls crossing guards from private schools

Chicago Public Schools is cutting over 100 crossing guard positions, including 33 primarily serving private schools, in a move drawing scorn from community members who say it puts children… Read More

August 8, 2025
Government
Trump: 2028 Olympics testing to prevent transgender competitors in women’s division

President Donald Trump said athletes competing in the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles will face testing to prevent transgender participants from entering women’s events, notably including… Read More

August 8, 2025
Government
Democrat group wants blue states to embrace new federal private school choice program

Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) is pushing the Democratic Party to accept a new private school choice program created by President Trump’s budget. The program offers scholarships for… Read More

August 8, 2025