Law Enforcement
St. Charles County using ARPA funds to place police officers in all schools(The Center Square) – Students in all public schools in St. Charles County will notice a new person working in their building when they return to class next month. Read More
Education
Some worry a repeat of COVID-mandate ‘chaos’ could start Illinois’ school year(The Center Square) – Some K-12 school districts start back up for the new school year in as little as a month. Some worry there could be a repeat… Read More
Public Education
Colorado high school teacher subjected to ‘re-education’ for urging caution to student about gender transitionA Colorado high school teacher was disciplined and forced to undergo “re-education” after an email to a student suggesting the student should be fully informed before making a gender… Read More
Government
Former Secretary of Ed, Betsy DeVos, says Department of Education should be abolishedBetsy DeVos, former US Secretary of Education under President Trump, continued her advocacy for state and local control of schools last weekend, saying she thinks the Department of Education… Read More
Homeschools
As homeschool numbers rise, nonprofits warn of public-school overreachLooking to withdraw your children from the public school system? You may face procedural hoops and obstacles that aren't required by law – and ongoing challenges even after the… Read More
Opinion, Public Education
Kansas publication aids and abets student achievement cover-up(The Sentinel) – It’s bad enough that there are more high school students below grade level in Kansas than are proficient. But media aiding and abetting education officials’ cover-up… Read More
Public Education
Georgia officials use federal grant to create school safety website, training for school districts(The Center Square) – Georgia authorities are using a federal grant to fund a new website to disseminate school safety resources and updated training to Georgia schools.The Georgia… Read More
Culture
Michigan governor set to veto abortion-alternatives in 2023 state budget(The Center Square) – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hassignaled her intention to exercise a line-item veto of more than $21 million in Republican-proposed abortion alternatives when she signs… Read More
Biden administration
Poll: Biden’s economic approval rating hits new low(The Center Square) – As Americans continue to face soaring inflation and high gas prices, President Joe Biden’s economic approval rating has hit a new low. According to a… Read More
Local News
Missouri State professor says dark chocolate can remedy migraines, other health problemsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Distinguished Missouri State University Biology Professor Dr. Paul Durham says dark chocolate can work as a natural remedy for various health issues. Before receiving his… Read More
National
Taxpayer-funded NPR’s ‘Disinformation Team’ faces backlash(The Center Square) – National Public Radio has announced a new “disinformation team” that is sparking controversy. NPR has covered disinformation formally since last year but is now expanding… Read More
State Government
Pritzker under fire for continued COVID emergency mandates(The Center Square) – Illinois continues to be in a state of emergency, according to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s continued COVID-19 declarations. The Land of Lincoln is one… Read More
State Government
Parson signs $15 million manufacturing bill in St. LouisST. LOUIS, Mo. – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a $15 million manufacturing bill in St. Louis last week designed to increase production of technology and medicine in Missouri. … Read More
Culture
WV abortion clinic will resume abortions following court ruling(The Center Square) – West Virginia’s only abortion clinic has begun scheduling abortion procedures after a court ruling temporarily halting the state’s pre-Roe law banning most abortions.“A judge… Read More
Opinion, Public Education
Jill Biden advances leftist political agenda while ignoring the concerns of parents in speech to teachers’ unionWhen first lady Jill Biden spoke to the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) 2022 Convention in Boston last week, her remarks were notable more for political signaling than for… Read More
Education
DeSantis’ message on education freedom is resonating in battleground states, teacher union poll finds(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ message of education freedom – including empowering parents, banning “woke” curriculum, and ensuring education transparency – are all policies that are… Read More
Government
Florida’s private school enrollment eclipses 400,000 students(reimaginED) – Florida’s private school enrollment bounced back from the pandemic stronger and healthier than ever according to the Florida Department of Education’s latest annual report on private… Read More
Culture
California spent nearly $500 million on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives with clear CRT agenda in the last three yearsCalifornia spent half a billion dollars on “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI) initiatives since the 2020 fiscal year, according to a new report, even as the Golden State suffered… Read More
Public Education
George Soros and teachers’ unions behind Biden’s radical Title IX changes(Capital Research) – The Biden Administration was recently handed a temporary defeat by Federal District Court Judge Charles Atchley, when he blocked that the Education Department’s latest Title IX… Read More
Public Education
Report: Unfunded state public pension liabilities projected to increase to $1.3 trillion for FY22(The Center Square) – Unfunded state public pension liabilities are expected to increase to $1.3 trillion in fiscal 2022 if investment returns in the stock market are 0% or… Read More