Education
Oklahoma ‘America First’ test designed to keep woke teachers from blue states out of classrooms(The Heartlander) — The Sooner State is compiling a new test aimed at keeping “woke” teachers from Democrat states out of its public schools.State Superintendent Ryan Walters is… Read More
Education
Five schools investigated for favoring illegal aliens in scholarships, programs(The Center Square) – Five universities across the nation face investigations from the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights for potentially discriminating on the basis of national origin… Read More
Education
Virtual school with patriotic focus expands nationwide(The Heartlander) — A newly rebranded online school focused on conservative values and American founding principles is expanding nationwide. The American Virtual Academy, formerly known… Read More
Education
Revocation of national teachers union charter proposed in Senate, House(The Center Square) – Revocation of the federal charter for the National Education Association over concerns of its priorities is in a bill introduced by Republican lawmakers. Read More
Education
Florida public schools report learning gains amid school choice boom(The Heartlander) — Florida public schools are showing consistent learning gains as the state continues to prioritize education freedom and other conservative reforms. Gov. Ron DeSantis … Read More
Education
Christian university rejects massive LGBT grant after backlash(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Baylor University announced Wednesday it has returned a $643,401 grant from a liberal nonprofit meant to foster “inclusion and belonging in the church” for… Read More
Education
Largest teachers’ union labels Trump ‘fascist,’ urges resisting ICE in shocking revelations(The Heartlander) — A well-regarded education watchdog has published a raft of alarming resolutions adopted by the National Education Association at its latest national assembly.They include a measure… Read More
Education
Watch: Woman ‘identifies’ as school board member in stunt to prove point about transgenderism(The Heartlander) — A woman who lost her bid for the Frederick County, Maryland, school board pulled a stunt at a May meeting to make a point about transgenderism. Read More
Education
Faith group provides tools for parents to opt out of LGBT curriculum after SCOTUS ruling(The Center Square) – A nonprofit religious freedom organization is providing tools for parents to help them opt out of public-school LGBTQ+ instruction, curriculum and materials after the Supreme… Read More
Education
Half of public-school board elections run uncontested, leaving little accountability with voters(The Heartlander) — A June 2025 study from Brown University’s Annenberg Institute found about half of school board races from 16 states were uncontested, leaving voters… Read More
Education, Uncategorized
Kansas education funding task force debates validity of graduation rate vs. plummeting college readiness(The Sentinel) – The celebration of a stunning increase in a one-year graduation rate at Southeast High School in Wichita, Kansas, came crashing down as reports surfaced of … Read More
Education
New Hampshire per-pupil spending doubled during enrollment, achievement decline(The Heartlander) — New Hampshire’s per-pupil funding has nearly doubled in the past two decades as enrollment steeply declined.A new report from the Josiah Bartlett Center… Read More
Education
Parents want conservative higher ed reforms, poll finds(The Heartlander) — Most American parents have increasing concerns over the overall direction of higher education, a new poll reveals.Parents Defending Education (PDE) polled parents of… Read More
Education
Minnesota elementary school planning gay pride dance party(The Heartlander) — A Minnesota elementary school plans to hold a dance party to celebrate Pride Month. The event at Hiawatha Elementary School in Minneapolis will feature “festival… Read More
Education
Watch: 9-year-old makes compelling case for homeschooling to Nevada Legislature(The Heartlander) — Homeschool student Juliette Leong is 9 years old and already doing high school math.She has also “performed at Carnegie Hall, won six national math competitions,… Read More
Education
After backlash San Francisco scraps ‘equity’ plan to pass kids who score 21% on tests(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Shortly after San Francisco’s public school’s chief announced a “Grading for Equity” plan, she changed course after it was lambasted from both sides of… Read More
Education
Blue states last in educational efficiency, analysis shows(The Heartlander) — Blue states tend to spend more on education, but that doesn’t mean students perform better on standardized tests, a new report shows.An analysis by the… Read More
Education
Secretary of Ed’s grant priorities include school choice, returning to phonics(The Center Square) – In stark contrast to the previous administration’s DEI-ladened grant programs and priorities, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said Tuesday her three priorities for grants… Read More
Education
Lawsuit against Chicago Teachers Union proceeds, as observers seek ‘full picture’ of group’s ‘radical, political spending’(The Heartlander) — A judge has allowed a lawsuit against the Chicago Teachers Union to move forward, as the union’s own members have been suing to demand financial transparency. Read More
Education
Michigan moves ahead with school cellphone ban(The Center Square) – Michigan students could soon join others around the country in a growing trend of limiting cellphone use at school. The House of Representatives could vote… Read More