Government
Former business exec launches Tampa microschool focused on self-directed learning“Acton is a learner-driven approach. It literally flips the education system upside down. It’s highly focused on teaching students how to think, to do, to be, to know.” –Beth… Read More
Culture
Marveling | Morning Routine Daily Devotional for March 7When [Jesus] had entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to him, appealing to him, “Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, suffering terribly.” And he said to him, “I will come… Read More
Culture
He Delights in Steadfast Love | Morning Routine Daily Devotional for March 6Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because He delights in steadfast love. — Micah… Read More
Culture
Water to Wine | Morning Routine Daily Devotional for March 5Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with… Read More
State Government
Retired Navy Commander James Musgraves Announces Candidacy to Replace Rep. Sara WalshCOLUMBIA, MO – Retired U.S. Navy Commander James Musgraves announced today his candidacy for State Representative of House District 50, a newly drawn district that includes the southside… Read More
National
Critics pan Biden’s plan to fight inflation(The Center Square) – Inflation has risen steadily since President Joe Biden took office, and his new plan to fight rising prices has been met with skepticism by critics. Read More
State Government
Pro-police advocates raise the alarm as Kansas City mayor seeks more control over the police budgetAfter an illegal attempt to defund police in 2021, the mayor of Kansas City is once again proposing to take $37 million out of next year’s police budget and… Read More
National, State Government
Bill would prohibit Missourians from doing business with Russia(The Center Square) – Private and public entities receiving taxpayer funds in Missouri will be prohibited from entering contracts with Russia under a proposed bill introduced Tuesday in the… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Bill giving Virginia parents power over sexually explicit coursework heads to governor(The Center Square) – Legislation that would allow Virginia parents to opt their children out of assignments that include sexually explicit content has passed both chambers of the General… Read More
Public Education
Charter school teacher gets refund from teachers union that seized dues(The Center Square) – A California union has backed down after facing a potential legal action threatened by the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation on behalf of… Read More
Public Education
Arizona Launches special summer camp to combat remote learning losses(The Center Square) – Arizona will have a state-run program that will allow students to learn over the summer, Governor Doug Ducey announced on Wednesday this week. Read More
Christian Schools
A new glass ceiling? How the equity crusade hurts female athletesAs transgender swimmer Lia Thomas continues to shatter women’s collegiate swimming records, a new glass ceiling has quietly been placed atop the dreams of female athletes. And instead of… Read More
Government
Bill looks to divert money to Tennessee pre-K program, but lawmakers question effectiveness(The Center Square) — A bill to redirect some of the taxes collected from sports betting in Tennessee to fund the state’s voluntary pre-K education program narrowly passed a… Read More
Government, Public Education
Wisconsin voters’ thoughts on school choice, public schools shifting(The Center Square) — Two years of the coronavirus appear to have changed some of the attitudes toward public schools in Wisconsin.The latestMarquette Law School Pollshows over… Read More
Culture
Be a Holy People | Morning Routine Daily Devotional for March 4After these things had been done, the officials approached me and said, “The people of Israel and the priests and the Levites have not separated themselves from the peoples… Read More
Local News, Uncategorized
$65 million retail and residential development coming to the city of RepublicREPUBLIC, Mo. – A planned $65 million retail and residential project will be the largest of its kind in the city of Republic, developers say. Magers Management says… Read More
State Government
Prosecutors indict former House Speaker Michael Madigan on 22 counts of corruption(The Center Square) – Prosecutors indicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on 22 counts of corruption Tuesday. U.S. Attorney John R. Lausch Jr. announced the charges Tuesday… Read More
State Government
Missouri’s public retirement systems asked to divest of Russian investments(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick on Tuesday requested an emergency meeting of the Missouri State Employees’ Retirement System’s (MOSERS) Board of Trustees to prevent… Read More
Local News, Uncategorized
‘We raised the babies’: Over 60 animals killed in Greene County barn fireSTRAFFORD, MO. – Over 60 animals were killed in a barn fire in Greene County just outside of Strafford, Missouri on Monday. The animals killed were mostly goats, but… Read More
Culture, Public Education
High school student alleging harassment for his Christian faith sues schoolA 14-year-old Florida boy and his parents are suing his public charter school for outrageous discriminatory acts against him, saying he was harassed by peers and teachers alike for… Read More