Critical Race Theory
Bill seeks to block federal funds for schools that ‘indoctrinate with critical race theory’(The Center Square) – A Texas congressman has introduced legislation to ban federal funding for public schools that promote theories that discriminate on the basis of race, color or… Read More
School Choice
Poll: 62% of parents support school choice, but over half cite a lack of information on it(The Center Square) – More than six out of every 10 voters with children under 18 would be receptive to the prospect of their child attending a school outside… Read More
Congress
Republicans, including Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley, seek broader TikTok ban(The Center square) – A bill introduced by a pair of Republican lawmakers seeks a broader ban on the use of the social media platform TikTok in the U.S. Read More
Courts, Culture
‘I’m ready to go back out’: Pro-life father acquitted after controversial FBI raid and arrestA pro-life advocate who was arrested last year for defending his son outside an abortion clinic was acquitted by jury on Monday.Mark Houck, a Catholic father of seven,… Read More
Culture, Government
Utah governor signs bill banning sex change treatments for minors and school choice billUtah Gov. Spencer Cox signed two bills into law supporting children and parents over the weekend.One bill banned sex change treatments in the state for minors who have… Read More
Opinion, Public Education
Colorado teachers’ union will say anything to get more moneyA new report from Colorado’s teachers’ union blames underfunding for a litany of issues, including school violence and a lack of LGBT-inclusivity.The Colorado Education Association (CEA)claims the… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Students return to Virginia school after shooting; injured teacher to sueStudents are returning to class Monday at a Virginia elementary school where a teacher was shot by a 6-year-old student. That teacher intends to sue.Abby Zwerner, a teacher… Read More
Culture
Some blue states are requiring universities to provide chemical abortions on campus(Daily Caller) – Lawmakers in blue states across the country are passing laws to require public universities to provide chemical abortions on campus.A new California … Read More
Culture
School officials’ maniacal focus on equity should shift to academic preparation(The Sentinel) – Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin recently blasted Fairfax County school officials for their maniacal focus on equity after they withheld national merit award information from students until… Read More
Government
More schools eligible for Wisconsin choice program as enrollment grows(The Center Square) – Participating schools and student enrollment are up in Wisconsin's choice program.The state’s Department of Public Instruction on Friday released the list of schools available… Read More
Missouri, Uncategorized
Missouri’s Republican congressional delegation demands EPA stop new waterway regulations(The Center Square) – Missouri’s Republican congressional delegation sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency requesting an immediate stop to a new Waters of the United States rule. Read More
Border, Fentanyl
‘Ground zero’ Arizona Republicans sounding alarm over fentanyl flowing from border(The Center Square)- Arizona Republican state legislators doubled down on their call to action on the border crisis, particularly on fentanyl, at a news conference on Thursday. The… Read More
Biden administration, Courts
25 states sue Biden administration over federal ESG policy(The Center Square) – Twenty-five attorneys general and several other plaintiffs have sued the Biden administration asking the court to halt a federal ESG policy that could negatively impact… Read More
Elections
Dr. Michael Shafé announces bid for Platte County Health BoardDr. Michael Shafé has thrown his stethoscope into the crowded race for Platte County’s Health Board. With eight candidates to choose from, voters will select three to serve… Read More
Kansas City, Opinion
Urban planners pushing downtown ballparks may like density, but Kansas City fans would opt for safety and convenience – like at the ‘K’Architecture critic Paul Goldberger is a walker. “There’s something very natural about walking through a dense downtown and going to a baseball game,” Goldberger told KCUR radio, National… Read More
Congress, Missouri
Missouri’s new U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt a prime candidate for Judiciary Committee but can have big impact elsewhere, Hawley says.Eric Schmitt arguably provided more oversight of the Biden administration as Missouri’s attorney general than did the entire previous Congress. Indeed, by the Associated Press’s count, “Schmitt… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Lawsuit alleges Alaska program allowing students to purchase materials for certain courses unconstitutional despite reported benefitsA new lawsuit alleges Alaska’s state-funded correspondence study program is unconstitutional because it allows families to purchase private services and materials, including private school materials.The lawsuit opposes… Read More
Public Education
Oklahoma state superintendent unveils incentive-based teacher pay plan, targets literacy, trashes ‘equity’Oklahoma's top education official scrapped an across-the-board pay raise for public school teachers and instead proposed rewarding the state’s best teachers.State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters also… Read More
Culture, Opinion
Op-Ed: Liberal religious leaders are shooting themselves in the foot by suing over Missouri’s abortion banA small group of liberal religious leaders is suing the state of Missouri over its abortion ban, ironically claiming access to abortion is part of their religion.Although… Read More
Christian Schools
The week in Christian education (Jan. 23-27)Christian school offers unique STEM programs– Fairfield Christian Academy in Ohio is helping its students foster a passion for science with its STEM career week and science fair mentoring… Read More