Public Education
Teachers union strike in Minneapolis enters second week as potential ‘make up days’ accumulateHundreds of Minneapolis teachers union members are on strike for a second week, demanding better wages, reduced class sizes and mental health support. And teachers are threatening to continue… Read More
Culture
I Have Overcome the World | Morning Routine Daily Devotional for March 16I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. – John 16:33 ESV… Read More
State Government
John Lovell announces bid for Lee’s Summit City CouncilLocal business owner John Lovell has announced his intention to run for Lee’s Summit City Council District 2. He is aiming to replace termed-out Councilwoman Trish Carlyle. The city’s… Read More
National
Pressure from lawmakers grows as IRS begins new tax season with ‘continued confusion’(The Center Square) – Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pressuring the Internal Revenue Service over ongoing problems and unaddressed issues from last year’s filing season even… Read More
State Government
Rep. Rusty Black Announces Candidacy for State Senate in Northwest MissouriCurrent State Representative and former FFA advisor Rusty Black has announced his candidacy for State Senator of the new Missouri Senate District 12, following the redistricting process. This district… Read More
State Government
Privacy concerns raised over proliferation of license plate cameras(The Center Square) – As Illinois police departments lobby city councils on the importance of cameras to combat crime, some are raising concerns about the right to privacy. Read More
Public Education
Education analysts: Schools’ COVID-aid spending could send new hires off a fiscal cliff again(The Center Square) – As school districts across the country grapple with declining enrollments induced by the pandemic, many are engaged in spending sprees like those of the past,… Read More
Public Education
Games schools play: Is the government bribing kids to get vaccinated?Kids will do just about anything for a sticker.But the very qualities that make children eager for a reward are being exploited by the government in yet another… Read More
Public Education
Georgia Senate approves bill to ban teaching ‘divisive concepts’(The Center Square) – Georgia teachers would be banned from teaching “divisive concepts” in the classroom under legislation passed by the Georgia Senate.Senators voted, 34-20, in favor of… Read More
Public Education
Op-Ed: Teacher union bosses’ monopoly powers are putting South Dakota schools at risk(The Center Square) – Today, more than 30 states have laws on the books empowering government union bosses to speak for all employees in a unionized school, even those… Read More
Government
Michigan advocates seek constitutional remedy for governor’s veto on education choice bills(reimaginED) – Two vetoed bills that would empower education-minded families for the first time in Michigan’s history are getting another chance to become law, thanks to a provision in… Read More
Culture
Hilkiah Finds the Book of the Law | Morning Routine Daily Devotional for March 15But to the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the Lord, thus shall you say to him, Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: Regarding the words… Read More
State Government
Army veteran Aaron McMullen running for state representative on pro-military, pro-freedom platformINDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Jackson County native and U.S. Army veteran Aaron McMullen is running for state representative for Missouri’s new 20th House District on a pro-military and pro-freedom platform. … Read More
National
Farmers hit hard by price increases as food price spike looms(The Center Square) – Goods and services around the country are becoming increasingly more expensive, but farmers may be among the hardest hit as inflation, supply chain issues, and… Read More
National
Gas prices are highest in Democrat-led states(The Center Square) – While all Americans are feeling the pain at the pump, some are paying more than others. Gas prices are highest in Democrat-led states, according… Read More
State Government
James Lowman announces bid for state representative in Jackson CountyJackson County technology consultant James Lowman has announced his candidacy for state representative. The district includes parts of Independence and Kansas City. Running as a Republican, Lowman will appear… Read More
State Government
What’s your emergency? For St. Louis, it’s a crisis-level lack of 911 dispatchers. Did anti-police sentiment exacerbate the problem?When the city of St. Louis took over its police department from the state in 2013, it immediately cut the number of 911 dispatchers. Now, it’s absolutely desperate to… Read More
Culture
College basketball star Keyontae Johnson, a walking miracle, gives glory to God after being honored on Senior DayAfter a monstrous dunk in a game last year University of Florida phenom Keyontae Johnson suddenly collapsed near midcourt, the story and video rocking the sports world. He says… Read More
Public Education
Op-Ed: Milton Friedman’s role of government in education"It's a disgrace that there is more illiteracy today than there was 100 years ago." – Milton FriedmanFor decades after the American Revolution, our parents were the drivers… Read More
Public Education
Measure would eliminate standardized testing for young Illinois students(The Center Square) – Legislation advancing through the Illinois statehouse would prohibit standardized testing for students in pre-K through second grade.House Bill 5285, also known as… Read More