Courts, Culture
DeSantis’ admin did not violate injunction against anti-CRT law, judge findsThe administration of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis did not violate an injunction barring enforcement of anti-Critical Race Theory (CRT) legislation, a judge ruled.The “Individual Freedom Act,” informally known as the… Read More
Christian Schools
This week in Christian education (Jan. 9-13)Christian school continues to educate despite fire– Although a fire ravaged its building on New Year’s Eve, New Life Christian School in North Carolina continues to fulfill its mission. When… Read More
Biden administration, Courts
Florida AG: ‘Bombshell new evidence’ in lawsuit over Biden deportation policies(The Center Square) – Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody said her office received “bombshell new evidence” that the Biden administration “wrongfully withheld” from her office until just days before they… Read More
Government
Rural school choice is a ‘rising tide that lifts all boats,’ study findsCritics say school choice policies harm rural communities. They couldn’t be more wrong.School choice policies help families take advantage of educational alternatives in their community while simultaneously benefiting local public… Read More
Courts
‘Simply common sense’: A federal ruling on transgender bathrooms could also apply to women’s sports, legal experts say(Daily Caller) – A ruling by a federal appeals court that upheld a Florida school district’s policy of separating restrooms by “biological sex” could be used to bar men from… Read More
Government
School choice makes rural families and communities stronger, argues Florida lawmakerOne Florida representative just destroyed the myth that school choice doesn’t work in rural, small-town America.For too long “states like Iowa and Texas have gotten away with spreading myths about… Read More
Culture
DeSantis admin orders Florida universities to provide information on how they’re pushing woke programming(Daily Caller) – Florida colleges and universities are required to submit information detailing how they use state resources to support diversity, equity and inclusion programming, according to a memo from… Read More
Government
Fordham study finds positive impacts of Ohio’s EdChoice program(The Sentinel) – A new study from the Thomas B. Fordham Institute should allay concerns that school choice programs won’t benefit marginalized students.The Fordham study, authored by Ohio State University… Read More
2022 election, Florida
‘Freedom lives here’: Gov. Ron DeSantis gives fiery speech at inauguration(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was sworn in Tuesday after overwhelmingly winning a second term in November. Accompanied by his wife, First Lady Casey DeSantis, and their… Read More
Culture
‘Freedom lives here’: Gov. Ron DeSantis defends parental rights in fiery inauguration speech(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was sworn in Tuesday after overwhelmingly winning a second term in November.Accompanied by his wife, First Lady Casey DeSantis, and their three… Read More
Christian Schools, Culture
Purple Star program lets Florida Catholic schools nurture military families(reimaginED) – It’s tough being the new kid in school. It’s even tougher being the new kid every two to three years.That’s the norm for 1.2 million United States children… Read More
Government
School choice options expand across U.S. in 2022(The Center Square) – More parents overwhelmingly chose school choice in 2022 after expressing frustration with lockdown policies, school boards and mandates. As more state legislators look to expand school… Read More
Florida, Taxes
2022 saw more California businesses relocate to Florida. Here’s why(The Center Square) – Despite Gov. Gavin Newsom’s invitation to Floridians to move to California ahead of the November election, California businesses continue to leave, and increasingly to Florida.While their… Read More
Culture
Florida could lower abortion ban from 15 weeks to 12 weeks(The Center Square) – Changes could be coming to Florida’s abortion laws after the incoming senate president, Sen. Kathleen Passidomo, said she would like to see Florida’s abortion ban go… Read More
Culture
DeSantis’ office calls for investigation as ‘all ages’ Christmas drag show tour ends in FloridaThe touring Christmas drag queen show that welcomed children in most of its sexually explicit performances across 36 cities is coming to an end in Florida, one of the only… Read More
Public Education
DeSantis blasts teachers’ unions, proposes paycheck protection for teachersGov. Ron DeSantis has big plans for Florida’s teachers – and teachers’ unions – in 2023.On Monday, DeSantis hosted a “Freedom Blueprint” conference in Orlando, Florida where he announced… Read More
Christian Schools
This week in Christian education (Dec. 12-16)New Jersey Christian school fills shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child– Students and staff at Atlantic Christian School in the Egg Harbor Township of New Jersey filled 69 shoeboxes with toys,… Read More
Culture
Florida ranks No. 1 in parent-led education(The Center Square) – Florida ranked first in the United States for parental involvement in education, according to the Center for Education Reform’s Parent Power Index.The index is released annually… Read More
Culture
Florida launches optional child ID program for parents(The Center Square) – Florida has launched a new Child ID program and is distributing Child ID kits to all Florida school districts for parents of kindergarteners, Attorney General Ashley… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
Florida Catholic school enrollment boosted by stellar academics, strong faith foundation and expanded education choice scholarships(reimaginEd) – Enrollment in Florida’s Catholic schools, which rebounded slightly last year after a pandemic dip in 2020-21, is now the highest it’s been in more than a decade.Figures released… Read More