Pro-Life
‘Jane’s revenge’ note threatens to ‘shoot up’ Catholic student center over potential abortion ‘ban’A Catholic student ministry in Nebraska received a note threatening to “shoot up” its center “if our right to abortion in Bellevue is taken away.” The St. John… Read More
Education
Cross-dressing book for pre-K students crossed the line: Kansas City school district changes book-approval system after Lion storyA school district that gave preschoolers a book on cross-dressing has changed its procedures for giving out books after news of the incident surfaced last week. As reported… Read More
Economy
Credit rating agency warns recession could trigger property tax hikes(The Center Square) – Fitch Ratings said Friday that the outlook for state and local governments was “deteriorating” and an expected recession could put pressure on state and local… Read More
Public Education
Biden admin to disband parent council staffed with left-wing activists(Daily Caller) – The Biden administration is disbanding a council aimed at improving family relationships with schools following a lawsuit by several parental rights in education groups who alleged… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool students campaign for Ted Budd, helping him win North Carolina U.S. Senate raceNorth Carolina just elected its newest U.S. senator in businessman, former U.S. representative and homeschool father Ted Budd.But when it came to persuading voters, Budd received… Read More
Public Education
Akron public schools riddled with violence, distressing parents and teachers alikeViolence and fear are now said to be commonplace in Ohio’s Akron Public Schools, reportedly putting both students and staff in harm’s way on a daily basis. In the… Read More
Public Education
Study shows a year-round school calendar has no academic benefit(The Center Square) – Dozens of Illinois schools have gone to a year-round calendar, but a study suggests there are drawbacks.Year-round school is not a new idea. The… Read More
Public Education
Michigan charter school advocates prepare for anticipated Democratic cuts(The Center Square) – Election of Democratic majorities in the Michigan House and Senate is a warning shot for the state’s public charter schools.The incoming bicameral majorities and… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Agency of Education creating parent council(The Center Square) – Getting parents more involved in their children’s education in Vermont is the focus of a new council.The Agency of Education announced it is creating… Read More
Public Education
School district reaches $10 million settlement with family following heat-related death of student athleteA Georgia school district has reached a $10 million settlement with the family of a student who died of heatstroke during basketball practice in 2019.The Clayton County… Read More
Biden administration
President Joe Biden’s approval rating at 41% at the end of NovemberFollowing the 2022 elections, which saw Democrats maintain control of the Senate and Republicans gain control of the House, approval polling averages show President Joe Biden (D) at 41%… Read More
Education
Middle school teacher brings American Sign Language curriculum to PinevillePINEVILLE, Mo. – Students at Pineville Middle School are now being taught American Sign Language thanks to a teacher who learned it after a family member developed hearing loss. Read More
Crime
AG Moody, others warn of ‘frightening’ new trends of fentanyl distribution(The Center Square) – Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is continuing to warn Floridians about an unprecedented increase in the number of counterfeit pills flooding the market containing deadly… Read More
Biden administration
Plaintiff attorneys: Near final blow dealt to Air Force by Sixth Circuit over vaccine mandateJudges unanimously uphold class wide injunction protecting U.S. Air Force personnel (The Center Square) – All three judges on a U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals panel unanimously upheld… Read More
Education
Missouri legislator proposes five ESA bills on pre-filing day, including universal school choice billJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Thursday was pre-filing day for the Missouri legislature’s 2023 legislative session, and at least one elected official is locked in on improving the state’s new… Read More
Biden administration
Polls: Afghanis’ suffering has spiked since U.S. troop withdrawal(The Center Square) – Newly released survey data shows Afghanis are reporting a spike in suffering since the Taliban took control of the country after President Joe Biden’s withdrawal… Read More
Crime
Kansas City $10 million methamphetamine ringleader sentenced to lengthy federal prison termThe Kansas City ringleader of a violent $10 million syndicate dealing a ton of methamphetamine has been sentenced to 35 years without parole in federal prison. Mirza Alihodzic,… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Schools cannot and should not keep students’ gender identities from parents, transgender psychologist arguesA transgender psychologist has come forward to support parents who are suing to stop schools from hiding their children’s change in gender identities.In August, a district court judge… Read More
Public Education
LGBTQ+ activist claims Vermont police chief makes community unsafe by supporting traditional valuesAn LGBTQ+ activist in Vermont claims a police chief’s belief in traditional values makes him unfit to serve the public interest, according to a report by VTDigger. Northfield… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Connecticut School District Approves Transgender Book For Second Graders Amid Backlash From Parents(Daily Caller) – A Connecticut school district approved a book about a young boy who wants to become transgender for second graders, despite backlash from parents.The Darien Public… Read More