Education
Award-winning Kansas teacher charged with multiple felony sex crimes against studentsA veteran middle school teacher lauded for creativity in the classroom is facing six felony counts of unlawful sexual relations with students. Keil Hileman, a 53-year-old former Kansas… Read More
2022 election
Oklahoma election called ‘mandate on school choice’(The Center Square) – School choice was not the only issue in the Oklahoma gubernatorial race, but it was one of the most prolific. Gov. Kevin… Read More
2022 election
Several U.S. Senate and House races remain too close to call as vote counts trickle in(The Center Square) – Three days after Election Day, several races are still too close to call, leaving the fate of the U.S. House and Senate hanging in the… Read More
Crime
Stomping death of senior citizen occurred inside main entrance of Wyandotte County Courthouse, released criminal affidavit saysThe savage stomping death of a senior citizen at the Wyandotte County, Kansas courthouse Oct. 5 occurred inside the busy main security checkpoint itself. The criminal affidavit… Read More
Public Education
Op-ed: Biden’s Education Week proclamation fawns over public schools, forgets parentsEducation Week cannot pass without presidential recognition, no matter how mediocre the state of America’s public schools may be.As a political exercise, these statements serve to bolster morale… Read More
Christian Schools
This week in Christian education (Nov. 7-11)Christian schools across the United States celebrate Veterans Day– Christian schools throughout the nation celebrated Veterans Day Friday with special assemblies, gatherings and events to honor those who served. Read More
Christian Schools
Here’s how Christian schools have celebrated Veterans Day across the United StatesChristian schools across the country honored veterans Friday with special events and recognition for military service.At College Heights Christian School in Joplin, Missouri, the annual Veterans Day Recognition… Read More
Culture
Minnesota children’s hospital offers ‘gender-affirming’ care to minors, even toddlersChildren’s Minnesota hospital offers gender treatments for minors, from toddlers on up.The hospital is among a number of institutions across the U.S. recently exposed for offering the highly… Read More
Public Education
The pandemic fundamentally changed the way parents view K-12 education, report says(reimaginED) – The Covid-19 pandemic proved that K-12 education was ripe for disruption. A new report from Tyton Partners finds that a majority of parents “prefer to direct and… Read More
Culture
Wisconsin Assembly top Republican looks to work with governor on abortion, school choice, tax cuts(The Center Square) – The top Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly says he’s willing to work on “solutions” with Gov. Tony Evers. Speaker Robin Vos on… Read More
Public Education
Parental rights advocates leading in several Virginia school board elections(The Center Square) – Parental rights advocates are leading in several local school board elections in Virginia, although each of the localities are still counting votes to determine the… Read More
Public Education
The Kansas State Board of Education recommends ‘retiring’ Indian mascots in K-12 schools ASAPThe Kansas State Board of Education has formally recommended K-12 schools in the state eliminate Native American mascots “as soon as possible.”Only one board member voted against the… Read More
Local News
Springfield church opens area’s lone overnight emergency shelter for familiesSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – In an effort to help Springfield’s homeless population during the winter, one church has converted itself into an emergency homeless shelter for entire families. Connecting… Read More
Local News
$300 million family entertainment district coming to Lake of the OzarksOSAGE BEACH, Mo. – A $300 million entertainment district and world-class resort is making its way to the lake area with an estimated opening of summer 2024. The… Read More
2022 election
Democrats dealt huge loss in key New York House race(The Center Square) – In a staggering unexpected blow to Democrats, New York Congressman Sean Maloney has lost to Republican Mike Lawler in New York’s 17th Congressional District. Read More
Local News
Foiled $1 million extortion plot against Kansas City homeowner brings federal conviction, up to 20 years in prisonA federal jury has convicted a man of attempting to extort $1 million from a Kansas City homeowner through threats of vandalism and arson to the home. Leon… Read More
2022 election
Amid GOP gains, Warnock, Walker headed to Dec. 6 runoff to decide pivotal Georgia Senate seat(The Center Square) – The much-anticipated and widely watched Georgia Senate race is headed to a runoff. U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Georgia, and Republican challenger Herschel Walker will… Read More
2022 election
Mayor Lucas claims Kansas Citians voted down Amendment 4, but full vote totals show a near 50/50 splitKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Law enforcement advocates across the state are celebrating Missouri’s passage of Amendment 4 to raise KCPD’s mandated funding, but Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas certainly… Read More
Economy
Inflation continues to rise, data shows(The Center Square) – Newly released federal pricing data shows inflation has risen 7.7% in the last 12 months. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that consumer… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Wyoming teachers’ union sues its own state claiming underfunding of its public schoolsA Wyoming teachers’ union has filed a lawsuit against the state alleging insufficient funding for public education.The state argues the union has no standing in the case since… Read More