Public Education
Nonprofit set to get another $2M despite low reading, math proficiencies(The Center Square) – A state lawmaker says the use of taxpayer dollars on Teach For America is a waste. The nonprofit teacher development group is seeking more money… Read More
Government
California’s ‘anti-literacy’ teachers’ union opposes science of reading bill, critics sayThe largest teachers’ union in California opposes reading reforms because it wants the bar to remain low, some education policy experts say. The California Teachers Association (CTA) is… Read More
School Choice
Poll: Signs of support for education, school choice(The Center Square) – Support for North Carolina’s opportunity scholarship program is reflected in a 500% increase in applications, and by 3 in 5 respondents to a poll taken… Read More
Inflation
FACT CHECK: Biden touts inflation has “fallen”(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden earlier this week touted a major drop in inflation, saying prices had fallen more than 60%. Those comments come on the heels… Read More
Illegal Immigration
House Republicans blast New York City migrant debit card program(The Center Square) — Congressional Republicans are tearing into New York City Mayor Eric Adams over his $53 million migrant debit card “handouts” and demanding to know if federal… Read More
Biden administration
After being impeached, Mayorkas admits there is a crisis at the border(The Center Square) – In his first appearance before the U.S. House after he was impeached by Republicans in February, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas admitted under… Read More
Energy, Inflation
Americans face rising gas prices again(The Center Square) – Gas prices are steadily rising around the U.S. again, leaving many cash-strapped Americans struggling to keep up. According to AAA, the current average price… Read More
Illinois
Questions arise after University of Illinois gives Fauci an award for ethics(The Center Square) – More questions are being raised about Dr. Anthony Fauci after the University of Illinois gave him an award for ethics. The U of I… Read More
Public Education
Majority of colleges tie diversity, equity and inclusion to graduation requirements: Report(Daily Callers News Foundation) – A majority of colleges and universities require students to take courses related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in order to graduate, according to… Read More
Culture
World Netball bans males from women’s competitions, citing ‘fairness and safety’The governing body for the sport of netball issued a new policy banning males from competing in the women’s division at the international level on Monday. “In order… Read More
Opinion
Education eclipsed: Unnecessary school closures breed anxious children(The Daily Signal) – A total eclipse crossed the country this week in a display of natural wonder. Rather than seize the opportunity for an engaging science lesson, hundreds… Read More
Public Education
‘Deepfake’ AI technology being used to cyberbully, sexually harass studentsThe advent of open-source artificial intelligence technology has given rise to a new frontier in cyberbullying: “deepfake” child sexual abuse material from across the states indicate that adolescents are increasingly… Read More
Courts
Virginia school administrator indicted by special grand jury in elementary school shootingThe former assistant principal at the Newport News, Virginia elementary school where a 6-year-old student shot his teacher has been indicted for child abuse. The unsealed indictment states… Read More
Culture
Coach Deion Sanders issues stern warning to his athletes about academic responsibilityIn response to a wake-up call from a University of Colorado professor, football coach Deion Sanders issued a stern warning to his players regarding academic responsibility before the upcoming… Read More
Eric Schmitt
Democrats likely to protect one of ‘worst Cabinet members of all time’ from Senate impeachment trial, Schmitt warnsDespite Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’s image being on “the Mount Rushmore of worst Cabinet members of all time,” Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt expects Democrats will try to block… Read More
Government
Sanders budget priorities include LEARNS Act, law enforcement(The Center Square) – Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders told the 94th General Assembly Wednesday she will sign a budget that funds critical services, slows the growth of government, and… Read More
Government
‘If we care about kids, then get rid of the politics’: Nebraska school choice bill clears first hurdleAn education freedom bill advanced in the Nebraska Legislature this week, and its passage would make a November ballot question on the state’s current school choice law moot. Read More
Culture
Arizona Supreme Court ruling upholds law that protects babies from abortion in almost all casesThe Arizona Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to uphold an existing state penal code provision, which was obsolete under Roe v. Wade but could now protect… Read More
Opinion
Biden admin’s relentless DEI push continues apace(The Daily Signal) – Presidents used to appoint diplomats to defend the interests of the United States and the public against foreign adversaries. That looks now like a gauzy past. Read More
Opinion
Tylenol vs. transgenderism: Schools need parents’ permission for one, but not for other?(The Daily Signal) – Schools across the country routinely inform parents – and often must obtain their written permission – about all sorts of things, from a trip to… Read More