Opinion
OPINION: Even formerly conservative Kansas towns’ churches and children dutifully spout woke newspeakThirty years ago, I was at a political conference in Washington. In my conversations with other conservative activists we all expressed concern about the climate of opinion in the… Read More
Government
Michigan voters to decide between gubernatorial candidates taking opposing views on school choiceBoth candidates for Michigan governor have been highly vocal on education – but their views on school choice could hardly be any more different. Democratic incumbent Gretchen Whitmer and… Read More
National
Poll: Americans support banning transgender surgeries, drugs for minors(The Center Square) – The majority of Americans say transgender surgeries for minors should be illegal, newly released polling data shows, backing up a movement to ban the practice… Read More
Public Education
Latest school shooting leaves at least three dead at magnet school in St. LouisA school shooting at a St. Louis magnet school Monday morning has killed at least three, including the young gunman, while injuring and traumatizing others.Teacher Jean Kuczka, 61,… Read More
Christian Schools, Courts
Florida Christian school appeals decision upholding prayer ban over football loudspeakerA Florida Christian school is continuing a years-long legal battle after being prevented from praying over a loudspeaker system before a championship game.Cambridge Christian School has appealed a… Read More
Public Education
Enforcing new transgender school policies could be a bumpy road in VA(The Center Square) – Although the Virginia Department of Education unveiled new guidelines on transgender issues they say give power back to parents, enforcing those rules in school districts… Read More
Public Education
Minnesota spending $900,000 to encourage kids to go outside(The Center Square) – Minnesota is distributing the second half of $900,000 from its general fund and an account of the Game and Fish Fund to encourage children to… Read More
Public Education
2022 pay increases for some school administrators dwarf teacher pay in Kansas(The Sentinel) – The average teacher pay increased by 4.3% (contracted base salary) in the 2022 school year, but some administrators received much larger increases.Wichita Superintendent Alicia Thompson… Read More
Courts
Supreme Court will referee Colorado graphic designer’s free speech fight in same-sex wedding caseCan the government force a web designer to create sites for same-sex weddings against her religious beliefs? That’s the question the U.S. Supreme Court will hear Dec. 5,… Read More
Local News
OTC hosts free breakfast campaign at all six campusesSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Ozarks Technical Community College has launched a free Eagle Breakfast campaign for students at all six of its campuses. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Dr. Read More
2022 election
Republicans maintain edge in battle for House, Senate, gubernatorial races(The Center Square) – Republicans have an advantage just a few weeks out from the November elections, according to newly released polling data.CNBC released its “All-America Economic Survey,”… Read More
2022 election
One Missouri businessman’s question could lead to a 50% county tax cut(The Center Square) – Voters in Laclede County will decide on lowering its commercial property tax rate in November because a businessman came to a County Commissioners meeting with… Read More
Education
Missouri homeschool family battles intimidation from school and law enforcement officer over optional paperworkA homeschool mom in Missouri has faced threats from a uniformed police officer that she would be “charged with criminal neglect” if she refused to sign a declaration of… Read More
Biden administration
U.S. racial equity committee, its leader criticized on multiple levels(The Center Square) – A new equity committee at the U.S. Department of Treasury has sparked controversy and drawn the scrutiny of lawmakers on Capitol Hill. The Treasury… Read More
Christian Schools
This week in Christian education (Oct. 17-21)Trinity Christian School helps local business that lost its building to fire– Heirloom Market Company and Bakeshop lost its building to a fire, seemingly halting business operations. However, thanks… Read More
Government
School choice supporters look to connect more donors to Illinois families for scholarship program(The Center Square) – Supporters of the Illinois Invest In Kids scholarship program may be looking to make the program more accessible to families and donors alike.The program… Read More
Public Education
Washington state schools superintendent wants billions for teacher retention, recruitment(The Center Square) – Washington state’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction will ask the state Legislature for $3.15 billion for the 2023-25 biennium and $3.7 billion for the… Read More
Public Education
Oklahoma will not add COVID-19 vaccine requirement for schools(The Center Square) – Oklahoma will not add the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of shots required for children before they attend school, state officials said Thursday.The Oklahoma… Read More
Public Education
Florida board of education policy can revoke teachers’ licenses for teaching gender identity to 5-year-olds(Daily Caller) – The Florida Board of Education unanimously approved a series of policies Wednesday, including one that disciplines teachers who teach gender identity or sexual orientation to 5-year-olds. Read More
Public Education
Virginia superintendent wants to further delay history, science revisions(The Center Square) – Revisions to Virginia’s history and science standards in the public school system could be delayed further following a request from Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian… Read More