Government
Entrepreneur’s worldwide micro-school network encourages ‘heroes’ to pursue self-directed learning(reimaginED) – Every comic book superhero has an origin story – a narrative that informs his or her identity and motivation.Orphaned science whiz Peter Parker became Spider-Man after… Read More
Public Education
Individual Freedoms bill headed to Gov. DeSantis’ desk(The Center Square) – An “Individual Freedoms” bill has passed both chambers of the legislature and is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk. He’s expected to sign it.It… Read More
Public Education
18 Kansas teachers pledge to teach CRT tenets(The Sentinel) – Against a backdrop of curriculum transparency and Parents Bill of Rights legislation, comes a reminder that 18 Kansas teachers signed a pledge to continue teaching… Read More
Culture
He is Faithful and Just to Forgive | Morning Routine Daily Devotional for March 14If we confess our sin, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sin and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. — 1 John 1:9 ESV This… Read More
Culture
The Lord’s Hand Is Not Shortened | Morning Routine Daily Devotional for March 13Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, or his ear dull, that it cannot hear; but your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and… Read More
Culture
Made Righteous by Faith | Morning Routine Daily Devotional for March 12After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” But Abram said, “O Lord God,… Read More
National
AGs sue Biden administration over DOJ’s call to investigate protesting parentsThe lawsuit claims AG Garland has provided no evidence of spikes in threats against school personnel by American parents (The Center Square) – Fourteen Republican attorneys general, led by… Read More
State Government
Missouri National Guard can now enhance their post-military careers with new apprenticeship program that rewards credit for military trainingMembers of Missouri’s National Guard can now earn a free apprenticeship certification for their military experience to give them better employment opportunities once they leave the military. The… Read More
State Government
Bills on charter school funding, open school enrollment sent to Missouri Senate(The Center Square) – Increasing charter school funding and allowing open enrollment in public schools came closer to becoming law in Missouri as the House of Representatives passed and… Read More
National
Biden administration extends mass transit mask mandate(The Center Square) – The Biden administration extended the federal mask mandate for public transportation Thursday even as states and local governments around the country drop their mandates.The… Read More
National
Missouri-based Christian media company has members dealing with Russian conflict in UkraineJOPLIN, Mo. – A Joplin-based missionary group is dodging invading Russian forces in Ukraine while delivering humanitarian aid to the war-torn country. Good News Productions International (GNPI) is… Read More
Government
Failed veto override means North Carolina school mask decisions remain with districts(The Center Square) – An attempt by North Carolina Senate Republicans to override a veto by Gov. Roy Cooper to make masks optional in schools statewide failed to gain… Read More
National
Hawley clearly skeptical of Biden’s Supreme Court nominee and her advocacy for terroristsMissouri Sen. Josh Hawley has deep concerns about President Joe Biden’s nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, particularly her full-throated advocacy as a defense lawyer for terrorists in the… Read More
National
Ultrarunner and Missouri Navy veteran to attempt a run around the world to raise veteran suicide awarenessBENTON, Mo. – After the pandemic cut short his first attempt, Missourian and Navy veteran Dustin Johnson is planning a second run around the world to raise awareness for… Read More
Government
Charter school report: Scores go up, achievement gap shrinks(The Center Square) – A study says if Pennsylvania political leaders want to get serious about improving student achievement, and closing the racial achievement gap, they might want… Read More
Public Education
Minneapolis teachers union picks first brief moment of “normalcy” to strike, leaving parents scramblingJust as schools returned to some semblance of normalcy, teachers at Minneapolis Public Schools hit the picket lines on Tuesday, demanding better wages and “safe and stable schools,” while… Read More
Public Education
Emporia school board member sends police after parentsA member of the Emporia Board of Education allegedly attempted to have a member of the public arrested after disagreements over her votes on school mask policies.The issue… Read More
Culture
He Still Loves You | Morning Routine Daily Devotional for March 11“I have loved you,” says the Lord. But you say, “How have you loved us?” “Is not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the Lord. “Yet I have loved Jacob but Esau I have… Read More
National
Consumer prices rise nearly 8% causing major inflation fears(The Center Square) – Inflation continued to soar in February, making a range of goods and services even more expensive for Americans, according to newly released federal inflation data. Read More
State Government
Private funds paying for Missouri’s trade mission to UK, Ireland(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson’s trade mission next week to the United Kingdom and Ireland will be funded by a nonprofit organization.The Hawthorn Foundation,… Read More