Public Education
Teachers’ union boss claims conservatives are against black literacy; data disagreesThe Chicago teachers’ union boss has stumbled into a firestorm for claiming conservatives don’t want black children to learn how to read. Stacey Davis Gates… Read More
Public Education
Political posters and banners from Dem party allegedly displayed in Iowa high schoolPictures posted online appear to show a public school in Iowa has anti-school choice and pro-abortion posters on display, some of which are from the state’s Democratic Party. Read More
Culture
Meloni’s pro-life stand sparks G7 rift but earns Pence’s praise(The Daily Signal) – Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hosted the world’s most powerful leaders in Italy last week, and reportedly made a few foes over a flap involving the… Read More
Government
Bill on governor’s desk raises concerns over Illinois courts’ jurisdiction for out-of-state birth certificate changes(The Center Square) – Illinois could soon allow transgender residents to change out-of-state birth certificates and IDs, if the governor signs a bill on his desk. House Bill… Read More
Culture
Nearly half of Americans struggling because of higher prices, poll reveals(The Center Square) – Nearly half of Americans report that the recent spike in inflation is making it harder to make ends meet, according to a new poll. Read More
Public Education
Track coach says he was fired over his concerns about transgender athletesThe track and field coach at an Oregon high school alleges he was fired after he sent letters expressing concern about biological males competing against girls. John Parks,… Read More
Culture
New NBA champion coach Mazzulla uses historic season to point to Christ, walk in his footstepsBoston Celtics’ head coach Joe Mazzulla used the biggest accomplishment of his professional career to point not to himself, but his Christian faith. Monday night, as the Boston… Read More
Public Education
Colorado school board pumps brakes on pro-trans policies after community outcryThe Douglas County School Board in Colorado has opted to postpone action on new pro-transgender policies after pushback from parents and community advocates. Prior… Read More
Guns
Post office firearms ban faces constitutional challenge(The Center Square) – A federal ban on carrying guns in post offices is in question as a legal filing is now challenging whether the ban violates the Constitution. Read More
Inflation
Number of Americans struggling because of higher prices grows(The Center Square) – Newly released polling data shows that a large percentage of Americans report that the recent spike in inflation is making it harder to make ends… Read More
Biden administration
Industry groups sue over Biden regulation requiring electric school buses, trucks(The Center Square) – A coalition of industry groups have filed a lawsuit challenging a Biden administration rule. A dozen groups joined together to sue the Environmental Protection… Read More
2024 election
‘Enough is enough’: Sean Smith runs for Congress on platform of ‘safety, security and success’Missouri congressional candidate Sean Smith’s message to voters is simple: “Enough is enough!” Smith, who currently serves on the Jackson County Legislature, says voters need real choices for… Read More
Kansas City
‘Border war’ back with a vengeance, as Kansas moves to lure Chiefs, Royals across Missouri lineThe Missouri-Kansas border war is back on, maybe bigger than ever, with the Kansas Legislature’s decision Tuesday to offer tax incentives to lure the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals… Read More
Public Education
‘Pass the trash’: California school district faces lawsuit over handling of sexual abuse caseEleven victims have filed a civil lawsuit against a California school district alleging it covered up multiple sexual harassment complaints against a former teacher. The… Read More
Public Education
Foreign aid, student loan forgiveness behind massive increase in deficit estimate, CBO says(Daily Caller News Foundation) – America’s debt is growing faster than previously expected, largely due to actions taken by the Biden administration and recent legislation, according to the Congressional… Read More
Public Education
NC college scholarship program expecting 120,000 applications(The Center Square) – An estimated 120,000 North Carolina students are expected to apply for a state college scholarship program for students in families with incomes of $80,000 or… Read More
Government
Universal school choice bill signed into law by Louisiana governorLouisiana just passed a universal school choice program, joining a dozen other red states in promoting education freedom. Gov. Jeff Landry signed SB 313… Read More
Government
NC governor requests more money for juvenile justice system via veto(The Center Square) – With less than two weeks to the deadline for state budget adjustments, North Carolina’s governor sent another fiscal request at closing time Friday using his… Read More
Public Education
School choice is a civil rights issue, says Condoleezza RiceCondoleezza Rice was once the highest-ranking woman in the U.S. government. Now, the issue closest to her heart is one often left out of the national conversation: school choice. Read More
Opinion
Kansas school district deceives school board and parents about reading proficiency(The Sentinel) – According to the Lawrence Journal-World, USD 497 Chief Academic Officer Patrick Kelly announced at the June 10 board meeting that the Lawrence, Kansas… Read More