Gender Identity
Two-thirds of Americans reject transgender ideology, despite the left’s narrative(The Heartlander) — New polling shows most Americans believe there are only two genders, and that view’s popularity is rising. “[The] concept that there are more than two… Read More
Culture
Man arrested for reading Bible at gay pride eventA Pennsylvania man was arrested at a “gay pride” event for reading a Bible verse in public. In the video posted on Twitter, Christian… Read More
Public Education
Georgia to remove references to ‘equity,’ ‘inclusion’ and ‘diversity’ from teaching standardsThe Georgia Professional Standards Commission unanimously voted to remove the words “diversity,” “equity” and “inclusion” from K-12 teacher preparation standards during its June meeting. The changes were proposed… Read More
Free Speech
‘We should all be frightened’: landmark Missouri lawsuit over Biden’s ‘Orwellian’ censorship has judge’s full attentionA judge’s first crucial ruling is expected any time. But Missouri’s lawsuit fighting back against the Biden administration’s hectoring of Big Tech to censor conservative speech already has “landmark… Read More
Public Education
Education hotline allegedly catches CRT in Arizona schools, violating state law(The Center Square) – Since Department of Education Superintendent Tom Horne introduced the Empower School Hotline in March, the department has received calls and emails… Read More
Culture
‘Students start coming out’: ‘Rainbow library’ program pushes LGBTQ content to kids as young as 5(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), a nationally known LGBTQ activist organization, uses its “Rainbow Library” program to teach kids about “they/them”… Read More
Culture
University’s transgender debate response called unconstitutional(The Center Square) – Free speech attorneys sent a letter this week to University of Pittsburgh officials defending the organizers of a transgender issues debate… Read More
Opinion
Public Schools: Busily answering questions no one is askingThe survey responses of roughly 2,000 parents and staff of Omaha Public Schools distressingly reveals a problem plaguing the nation: people really don’t understand the purpose of public schools. Read More
Public Education
Arlington Public Schools lowers grading standards in the name of ‘equity’A Virginia school district is revising its grading policies to create “equitable grading processes.” The new policies allow students to redo assignments, turn… Read More
Culture
Biden to appoint LGBTQ, sex book czar in reelection gambitThe Biden administration is set to counter conservative opposition to sex books in schools by appointing a new book ban czar. The book czar will be a member… Read More
Government
Parents who don’t affirm gender identify of their child could be charged with abuse under California bill(Daily Signal) – A recently amended California bill would add “affirming” the sexual transition of a child to the state’s standard for parental responsibility and… Read More
Opinion
Why special education needs school choicePublic education is often touted for providing a universal education. But recent reports reveal public schools often neglect to adequately provide for their special education students. A report… Read More
COVID-19
Owner of Missouri companies indicted for $2.9M in COVID relief fraud, Clean Air Act violations(The Center Square) – A Missouri company has been indicted by a federal grand jury for fraudulently obtaining $2.9 million in federal pandemic loans and violating the Clean Air… Read More
Free Speech
University’s transgender debate security fees charged to conservative hosts called unconstitutional(The Center Square) – Free speech attorneys sent a letter this week to University of Pittsburgh officials defending the organizers of a transgender-issues debate that ignited a campus… Read More
Border
New floating border barrier to be deployed in Rio Grande River(The Center Square) – After signing six border bills into law on Thursday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a new tactic Operation Lone Star officers were deploying on… Read More
President Donald Trump
DeSantis, Florida Republicans blast ‘weaponization’ of DOJ after latest Trump indictment(The Center Square) – Republicans in Florida are speaking out against the latest indictment of former President Donald Trump, who announced on Thursday night that he has to… Read More
Public Education
Kansas school district dodges questions about transgender policy(The Sentinel) – The Shawnee Mission School District has declined to answer questions about its “Transgender Practices & FAQ,” a document obtained by the Sentinel as part of an… Read More
Public Education
New Jersey school district changes policy to notify parents with issues of their child’s gender after AG suit(Daily Caller News Foundation) – New Jersey school district rewrote its policy which would notify parents if their child has changed their gender identity after the state’s Democratic attorney… Read More
Public Education
America’s largest teachers’ union unveils LGBT toolkit detailing ‘ze/zim’ pronouns, how to address ‘bias’(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The country’s largest teachers union released an LGBTQ toolkit Wednesday for educators, explaining “ze/zim” pronouns and how to address bias around sexual orientation and… Read More
Government
Wisconsin ed department opposes parts of bill meant to shore up literacy(The Center Square) – The retention policy requirement in a Republican-backed education proposal is a “non-starter” and opposed by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The literacy bill,… Read More