Public Education
School district cares more about hiring ‘diverse,’ ‘culturally competent’ teachers over effective ones(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A Wisconsin school district has been hit with a federal complaint for allegedly using race-based hiring practices and prioritizing “diversity” over qualifications. West… Read More
Gender Identity, Uncategorized
‘Irreparable harm’: California teachers ask Supreme Court to block gender secrecy policy(The Daily Signal) – California teachers have filed an emergency appeal at the U.S. Supreme Court after an appeals court panel reinstated policies requiring teachers to hide students’ gender… Read More
Opinion
Mississippi looks to reform, establish education freedom(The Daily Signal) – Mississippi has long lagged behind other red states in empowering families with education freedom. But that might soon change. While other states embraced… Read More
Culture
Conservative org urges Trump admin to close loophole allowing blue states to fund child sex changes(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A conservative organization is urging the Trump administration to close a loophole that allows blue states to fund sex-rejecting procedures for minors. While… Read More
Culture
Utah launches nation’s first AI platform for prescription renewalsA new AI medical platform can now renew prescriptions for chronic conditions in the state of Utah, the first program of its kind in the nation. The state is partnering with … Read More
Courts
Youth ministry appeals to Supreme Court over right to hire Christian staffA Christian ministry for at-risk youth is appealing to the Supreme Court for its right to exclusively hire people of faith. Youth 71Five Ministries has asked the Supreme… Read More
Courts
Appeals court ruling secures religious freedom protections for faith-based orgsReligious organizations can hire every employee based on faith and moral lifestyle, per First Amendment freedoms, an appeals court unanimously ruled Tuesday – marking a new religious freedom victory for faith-based organizations. “Religious organizations shouldn’t be punished for… Read More
Culture
John Harbaugh responds to firing with gratitude to God, ‘the Author and Finisher of our faith’One of the NFL’s top coaches was fired this week after 18 seasons at the helm, but chose not to respond with frustration or blame – instead offering gratitude, thanking the organization that gave… Read More
Government
Minnesota police who refused to work with ICE now mad feds won’t work with them(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Minnesota’s criminal investigations agency said Thursday that the U.S. attorney’s office barred it from participating in the probe into the fatal shooting of Minneapolis… Read More
Public Education
New York teachers claim schools force them to pass failing students(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Teachers are accusing higher-ups at New York City’s Flushing High School are forcing them to pass students who are failing math classes. Educators… Read More
Government
Post office admits it has little clue how to deal with hundreds of vacant buildings(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The United States Postal Service (USPS) admitted it has 285 buildings across the country that are partially or completely unused, but said that legislative… Read More
Public Education
Minneapolis teachers union president says district will offer virtual learning for next five weeks(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The president of the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers said Thursday that Minneapolis Public Schools will allow students to shift to virtual learning through Feb. Read More
Christian Schools
School choice grows as nearly 3% of students enroll in private programs, research findsSchool choice is continuing to expand, with nearly 3% of students nationwide now enrolled in a private school choice program and fewer than 75% attending traditional public schools, according to new research. Read More
Christian Schools
Christian college Grand Canyon University celebrates 18-year tuition freeze, record enrollmentGrand Canyon University is celebrating its historic 18th straight year without raising tuition. In an announcement on Jan. 7, GCU President Brian Mueller credited the school’s meteoric success to its commitment to affordability. Read More
Courts
Oklahoma parent sues as 7-year-old son recovers from severe playground injuryA mom is suing an Oklahoma school district as her 7-year-old son recovers from a serious playground injury in 2024 that resulted in significant medical costs the school’s liability insurance hasn’t helped cover. “The first surgeon’s bill was $118,000,”… Read More
Government
Iowa first state granted Education Department waiver for use of federal fundsIn another cut to the federal bureaucracy, the U.S. Department of Education has granted Iowa the first Returning Education to the States waiver, allowing the state to use certain federal funds… Read More
Politics
Clear path for protests: Minneapolis Public Schools cancels classes following officer-involved shootingMinneapolis Public Schools (MPS) announced it will close schools for the remainder of the week following a fatal law-enforcement shooting involving a woman federal officials say weaponized her car. “Out of an abundance… Read More
Politics
Vance announces new AG position to end nationwide fraud(The Heartlander)–The White House is launching a new Assistant Attorney General position for the distinct purpose of ending “nationwide fraud of broader left-wing networks,” Vice President J.D. Vance announced in a special press briefing Thursday. Read More
Illinois
IL state lawmaker pushes back as analysis finds municipalities lost $10.9B(The Center Square) – A new Illinois Policy Institute analysis estimates local governments have lost $10.9 billion since 2012 due to reduced state revenue sharing, prompting pushback from… Read More
Politics
Senate takes first vote to limit military action in Venezuela(The Center Square) – The U.S. Senate took a bipartisan step on Thursday to pass a resolution limiting President Donald Trump from the use of further military force in… Read More