National
De Haan: Gas tax holidays are providing relief at the pump(The Center Square) – Gas tax holidays are benefiting the residents of two states, but the long-term outlook on gas prices is they won’t be coming down anytime soon,… Read More
National
Chiefs President considers moving team to Kansas City, KansasKANSAS CITY, Mo. – After 50 years of playing in what’s dubbed the World’s Loudest Stadium, the Kansas City Chiefs may be moving to the other side of… Read More
Public Education
Wisconsin school tells mom her daughter is not “protected from discrimination” because she is whiteWhen a Wisconsin mother filed a complaint with her local school district alleging that her daughter was the victim of racial discrimination, the mother received a shocking response: her… Read More
Public Education
Topeka super Tiffany Anderson misleads parents on student achievement(The Sentinel) – To hear Topeka Superintendent Tiffany Anderson talk about student achievement in her district, you would think it is pretty good overall. But as is often the case… Read More
Public Education
Arizona raises civics education standards(The Center Square) – Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill that aims to strengthen civics knowledge in the state.Ducey signed HB 2632, sponsored by state representative Quang… Read More
Government
Kemp signs bill barring schools from requiring students to wear masks(The Center Square) – Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill Tuesday to bar schools and government agencies from mandating students to wear a mask while at school. Read More
Culture
Like You, Dad | Morning Routine Daily Devotional for March 30Their idols are silver and gold, the work of human hands. They have mouths, but do not speak; eyes, but do not see. They have ears, but do not… Read More
Christian Schools, Culture
Sunrise on a mission: The improbable story of the nation’s top-ranked high school basketball teamThe No. 1 high school boys basketball team in the country plays in Kansas, at a school you’ve likely never heard of – unless you follow the best high… Read More
National, State Government
Missouri and Kansas join 19 other states in suing to end the Biden administration’s mask mandates on public transportationAttorneys general for Missouri and Kansas Tuesday joined a lawsuit with 19 other AGs seeking to end the Biden administration’s lingering mask mandate on planes, trains and buses. Read More
Opinion
Op-Ed: Government transparency a victim of COVID-19“Far too often governments routinely deny requests for information with impunity.” – John Cornyn Sunshine Week, launched in 2005 by the American Society of News Editors, is a… Read More
National
Biden unveils $5.8 trillion budget proposal with increased taxes on businesses, wealthy individuals(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden unveiled a new 2023 budget proposal Monday along with major tax increases to help pay for it. Biden’s budget, which comes… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Parents must “earn” the right to know their “kids’ identities” according to public school staff trainingA Wisconsin school district offered a staff training session that included a slide saying, “Remember, parents are not entitled to know their kids’ identities. That knowledge must be… Read More
Christian Schools
Key West’s only Catholic school plans expansion to accommodate enrollment growth(reimaginED) – Jim Rigg likes to call the latest Catholic school enrollment trends “the Great Registration.”Modifying the catchphrase “the Great Resignation” about the large numbers of workers leaving… Read More
Government, Public Education
Public school advocacy group goes after Kentucky lawmaker for supporting charter schools(The Center Square) – An organization that advocates for public school teachers and other employees said Monday it filed an ethics complaint against a northern Kentucky state lawmaker.The group… Read More
Public Education
Minneapolis students face longer days, stuck in school through June 24 after long union strike(The Center Square) – More than 29,000 Minneapolis kids can return to school Tuesday after striking teachers have canceled school for the 15th day.Members of the Minneapolis Federation… Read More
Public Education
Kansas House passes needs assessment, other education reforms(The Sentinel) – For years many school districts across Kansas have likely ignored a state law requiring an annual building needs assessment designed to improve student achievement. If it… Read More
Culture
Praise the Lord for the Good He Has Done | Morning Routine Daily Devotional for March 29“Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like you, majestic in holiness, awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders? You stretched out your right hand; the… Read More
National
Study: Antitrust legislation could cost the U.S. economy $319B(The Center Square) – Proposed legislation in Congress that would strengthen antitrust enforcement could cost the U.S. economy more than $319 billion if enacted, according to a recent… Read More
State Government
O’Fallon councilman Dave Hinman aims for Missouri HouseO’Fallon City Councilman Dave Hinman has announced he will be running for state representative of District 103. Proudly running as a Republican, he plans to win his primary on… Read More
State Government
Car, home and business break-ins are plaguing Kansas City residents. What you can do about itAfter a stunning 40 vehicles in Grandview, Missouri and 70 in nearby Overland Park, Kansas were broken into last week by brazen burglars, car owners must wonder what… Read More