Public Education
California ‘equitable math’ program postponed as new national civics curriculum launched(The Center Square) – Many California parents are celebrating wins this week after a controversial school district superintendent was fired for making comments about Asian students and the state’s… Read More
Public Education
Abbott, Texas leaders announce additional $105.5 million in funding for school safety, mental health initiatives(The Center Square) – Gov. Greg Abbott and state leaders announced $105.5 million in state funding is being allocated to expand school safety and mental health initiatives statewide.It’s… Read More
Public Education
Indiana School board eyes next steps after judge permits trans teens to use boys restroom(The Center Square) – Vigo County, Indiana school officials are considering next steps after a federal judge ruled two transgender students must be allowed to use the boys restroom… Read More
Culture
New bill would require parental consent before schools can facilitate gender transitionsParents horrified to learn that public schools around the country have supported gender transitions of students behind parents’ backs will welcome new legislation that seeks to prevent such deception. … Read More
Pro-Life
MAP: Vandalism attacks mount at pro-life centers across U.S.(CNA) – Beginning in early May, vandalism attacks – such as graffiti, property damage, threats, and theft – against pro-life pregnancy centers, maternity homes, and other pro-life organizations … Read More
Local News
Private philanthropy funds half of UM system’s largest new capital project(The Center Square) – The largest of five new capital projects throughout the University of Missouri system will be funded equally by gifts and campus reserves. Read More
Crime
Missouri Chamber addressing crime at urging of 79% of business leaders(The Center Square) – The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced a coordinated plan to address crime after 79% of state business leaders surveyed said it should… Read More
Local News
Site of fatal Amtrak derailment scheduled for safety improvements in 2022, yet construction never beganMENDON, Mo. – After the derailment of an Amtrak train killed four and injured roughly 150 people on Monday, it is now known that safety improvements had been… Read More
Economy
Poll: 83% of Americans cutting back on personal spending due to inflation(The Center Square) – The vast majority of Americans are cutting back on their spending because of rising inflation, according to new survey data. Provident Bank… Read More
Public Education
Public school required students to ‘believe’ liberal slogans to join mentorship programStudents at a Washington state high school were required to pledge agreement with liberal political slogans such as “Black Lives Matter” and “Women’s rights are human rights” in order to… Read More
Pro-Life
Ten states ban abortion, with exceptions, after Supreme Court ruling(The Center Square) – So far, 10 state attorneys general have announced that abortion is now effectively illegal in their states after the Supreme Court overturned two landmark abortion… Read More
Government, Public Education
Louisiana Legislature unlikely to return for veto override session on school bills among others(The Center Square) – The potential for a veto override session in July is unlikely and unnecessary, according to one Legislative leader, though others believe the decision will ultimately… Read More
Government
Open records bill would mean major changes for Pennsylvania ‘state related’ universities(The Center Square) – A major change in public records requirements for some of Pennsylvania’s best-known universities is working through the General Assembly. Yet, while expansive,… Read More
Public Education
VA education laws over sexually explicit material, mandatory sexual assault reporting going into effect(The Center Square) – Two new Virginia education laws are going into effect July 1 – one will give parents the authority to opt children out of sexually explicit… Read More
Public Education
Washington has more teachers, in spite of a reported critical educator shortage(The Center Square) – A Central Washington University report in 2016 declared that there was a teacher shortage in the state of Washington. Since then… Read More
Government
Louisiana’s Edwards vetoes bill that would allow state board of education to approve charters(The Center Square) – A veto of legislation to allow charter schools approved by the state board of education, rather than local school boards, was one of numerous bills… Read More
Public Education
Stop using school lunch money as gender leverage, congressman asks(The Center Square) – One Wisconsin congressman wants Congress to stop the Biden Administration from using school lunch money to push schools to accept new transgender policies.Republican U.S. Read More
Law Enforcement
Aurora and Marionville Police Departments add mental health liaison to their forcesAURORA, Mo. – Aurora and Marionville Chief of Police Wes Coatney has hand-picked a mental health liaison for his two conjoined police departments. Officer Alexandria Raymundo will serve… Read More
Gasoline
Abbott: EPA plan will cripple oil production in Permian Basin, raise gas prices further(The enter Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing back against an Environmental Protection Agency proposal that he says would cripple oil and gas production in the Permian… Read More
Economy
Poll: 88% of small businesses concerned recession is around the corner(The Center Square) – The vast majority of small business owners fear a recession in the coming year, according to a new poll. The Small Business and Entrepreneurship… Read More