Education, St. Louis
Medical school lecturer at Washington University in St. Louis profanely warns students not to debate her progressive teachings on raceStudents at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis had better not question the institution’s uncompromising approach to race, which many find radical. That was the message… Read More
Government, Public Education
Corey DeAngelis blasts teachers’ unions for holding K-12 education “hostage” during pandemicProminent school choice proponent Corey DeAngelis appeared on Dr. Phil this week to discuss the role teachers’ unions played in undermining public education during the pandemic.“Places that… Read More
Public Education
DeSantis blasts teachers’ unions, proposes paycheck protection for teachersGov. Ron DeSantis has big plans for Florida’s teachers – and teachers’ unions – in 2023.On Monday, DeSantis hosted a “Freedom Blueprint” conference in Orlando, Florida where he… Read More
Public Education
Transgender student charged after punching two female students in girl’s bathroom he was illegally usingA transgender Oklahoma teen, born male, has been charged with assault after punching two girls in their high school restroom which he was using illegally.The incident happened Oct. Read More
Government
The long-term shifts taking place in American K-12 education(reimaginED) – American K-12 education was doing quite poorly before the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. In comparisons to other nations on international exams, American schools spent lavishly but… Read More
Public Education
Community member removed by police for trying to speak out against school board’s speech policy(Daily Caller) – Police removed a community member who tried to utilize the public comment period of a Pennsylvania school board meeting to discuss its speech policy, a free… Read More
Culture
Oklahoma bill would force drunk drivers who kill parents to pay child support(The Center Square) – Oklahoma could become the latest state to saddle a drunk driver who kills a child's parents with the financial responsibility for the orphaned youth.Rep… Read More
National
Longtime TV anchor and Congressman-elect Mark Alford shares insider perspective of liberal biases in news mediaProminent Western Missouri TV anchor Mark Alford left the news industry last year and successfully ran for the state’s 4th Congressional seat. Now, he’s sounding the alarm on liberal… Read More
Economy
Report: Majority of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, many blame rising inflation(The Center Square) – Recently released survey data reports that the majority of Americans are feeling the pain of inflation and living paycheck to paycheck. PYMNTS released its… Read More
Biden administration
Louisiana soldier sues U.S. Department of Defense over COVID vaccine mandate(The Center Square) – A U.S. Army sergeant is suing President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Defense, and others over the military COVID-19 vaccine mandate and repeated denials… Read More
Local News
Protest planned against ‘all-ages’ Christmas drag show with ‘adult content’A Kansas City mom’s group has planned a peaceful protest against a traveling Christmas-themed drag show welcoming children despite its adult content, as reported Monday by The Heartlander. The… Read More
Culture
5 stats for parents to know about teen digital media use(The Gospel Coalition) – I have two teenage sons. So one conversation I have over and over—with my kids, my husband, my friends—is how to handle video games.Sometimes… Read More
Public Education
Mother sues school board for negligence after Louisiana high school student is attacked and hospitalizedA Louisiana mother whose son was the victim of an unprovoked attack is suing the school district for negligence.Chase Hart Jr., a junior at Livonia High School, was… Read More
Immigration
Chief Justice Roberts suspends Biden plan to end Title 42 immigration rule(The Center Square) – Chief Justice John Roberts on Monday put a temporary administrative hold on the Biden administration’s plans to end Title 42 enforcement this week. Read More
Homeschools
Want your child to thrive in STEM? Consider homeschoolingHomeschool students are facing off against their public-school peers in U.S. robotics contests, and they are winning.The “Family Instructors of the Northern Suburbs” Christian homeschool team placed… Read More
Culture
Menstruation is the new discrimination, civil rights activists argueCivil rights activists argue female students are being discriminated against – by their period.The Department of Education is expected to weigh in on whether period products should… Read More
Public Education
California PTA group creates ‘fact sheet’ attacking ‘pro-parent’ supporters(Daily Caller) – A California Parent Teacher Association (PTA) group focused on diversity and inclusion created a “myth busters” fact sheet debunking why schools should be “pro-parent,” according to… Read More
Government
Massachusetts legislators should focus on new educational options, says report.(The Center Square) – Nontraditional education models that embrace low-cost private education options should be pushed by legislators, a new policy brief reveals.Pioneer Institute recently released the report… Read More
Public Education
Ex-teacher accused of grooming a student, pleads guilty to child endangerment(Daily Caller) – A former Minnesota teacher is pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge of endangering a child after being accused of grooming a student, according to Fox 29. Read More
Public Education
Mom to appeal ruling after denied access to class materials(The Center Square) – Carol Beth Litkouhi isn’t done.Unhappy with the board of the Rochester Community Schools in Michigan, she won election to a six-year seat with them… Read More