Culture, Public Education
Philadelphia schools to review policy allowing students to pick team ‘of the gender of which they identify’(The Center Square) – The School District of Philadelphia will review language it proposes to be formally included in its existing policy that allows students to pick the gender… Read More
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What Do You Seek?Again, the next day, John stood with two of his disciples. And looking at Jesus as He walked, he said, “Behold the Lamb of God!”The two disciples heard him… Read More
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Virginia Christian group banned by restaurant at last minute over its ‘unsafe’ religious beliefsA conservative Christian nonprofit had an event suddenly canceled by a Virginia restaurant due to fears over what the staff alleged felt are “unsafe” beliefs. The Family Foundation, a… Read More
Culture, Public Education
New poll shows Massachusetts should reinstate graduation requirement(The Center Square) – A majority of Massachusetts residents included in a new poll said they are in favor of having students pass a test in order to graduate… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Teachers flee unions as membership plummets by almost 60,000(Daily Caller) – The nation’s largest teachers unions, the National Education Association (NEA) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), declined by at least 59,000 members during the 2021-2022… Read More
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Public libraries reject Kirk Cameron’s faith-based book but promote drag queen, LGBT events for kids(Daily Caller) – Public libraries rejected or ignored American actor and evangelist Kirk Cameron’s request to read his new faith-based children’s book during story-hour, but continue to promote events… Read More
Culture, Public Education
School district policy: teaching ‘queer’ lessons ‘does not require parental permission’ or notification(Daily Caller) – A California school district informed educators that teaching “queer” lessons “does not require parental permission” or notification, according to public records obtained by a concerned parent… Read More
Culture, Public Education
School board held closed-door presentation on how to hide kids’ gender transitions from their parents(Daily Caller) – A North Carolina school board held a presentation detailing the district’s transgender policy stating that the school has no obligation to report a student’s change in… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Active-shooter drills for preschoolers raise concerns among parents, pediatricians. ‘My kid’s safety is my job’As acts of violence continue to rise in public schools, many districts have instituted active-shooter drills to help children prepare for crisis situations.However, pediatricians and parents question whether… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Public school enrollment plunge was especially deep among younger students, report findsEnrollment in America’s public schools plummeted during the pandemic particularly in lower grades, according to a new report.The American Enterprise Institute report examines how COVID-related policies affected… Read More
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DeSantis’ office: No ‘U-turns’ on decision to strip Disney of special status after education bill opposition(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has no plans to back down against corporate behemoth Walt Disney Co. after speculation that laws put in place in April… Read More
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Missouri’s Ashcroft advocates for parental rights, asks the public to comment on proposed library rule to protect childrenJay Ashcroft proudly stands by his proposed rule that would forbid state libraries in Missouri from using state funds on materials that “appeal to the prurient interest of… Read More
Culture, Public Education
AGs release Fauci deposition in social media collusion lawsuit alleging censorship of pandemic policy criticism(The Center Square) – A 359-page transcript of the deposition of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical advisor to President Joe Biden, was released Monday by the two attorneys… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Agency of Education creating parent council(The Center Square) – Getting parents more involved in their children’s education in Vermont is the focus of a new council.The Agency of Education announced it is creating… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Schools cannot and should not keep students’ gender identities from parents, transgender psychologist arguesA transgender psychologist has come forward to support parents who are suing to stop schools from hiding their children’s change in gender identities.In August, a district court judge… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Connecticut School District Approves Transgender Book For Second Graders Amid Backlash From Parents(Daily Caller) – A Connecticut school district approved a book about a young boy who wants to become transgender for second graders, despite backlash from parents.The Darien Public… Read More
Culture, Public Education
School district lets students use restrooms matching their gender identity; parents sueParents and students have filed a lawsuit against their Ohio school district over its policy allowing students to use bathrooms matching their stated gender identity. Bethel Local School District… Read More
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Virginia lawmaker files bill to ban transgender procedures for minors(The Center Square) – A Republican Virginia lawmaker introduced legislation for the 2023 legislative session that would ban any type of transgender procedures or drugs for minors in the… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Americans have lost confidence in public education, fueling school choice growth during the pandemic, according to reportA startling 5 in 10 parents profess a loss of confidence in the public school classroom, particularly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.That statistic comes in a… Read More
Culture, Homeschools
Homeschool programs, hybrid options encourage mid-year signupsIt’s never too late to pull your children from public school – even in December and beyond.That’s what Angie Hoffman, founder of The Hearth Room Schoolhouse in… Read More