Culture, Public Education
‘Gaining ground’: Conservatives scored massive victories in the battle over education in 2022(Daily Caller) – In 2022, conservatives flipped dozens of school boards across the country, enacting conservative priorities and amending school policies to increase transparency in the classroom. Read More
Culture, Public Education
California high school to host lecture on raising transgender kids(Daily Caller) – A California school district is partnering with a parental group to put on a lecture for parents on raising transgender children, according to the parent group website.Davis… Read More
Local News
Protest planned against ‘all-ages’ Christmas drag show with ‘adult content’A Kansas City mom’s group has planned a peaceful protest against a traveling Christmas-themed drag show welcoming children despite its adult content, as reported Monday by Heartlander News. The event is… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Public education ‘betrays its purpose,’ says former public school teacherA public school teacher was fired for telling parents about their child’s gender transition. Now the teacher is speaking out.Bonnie Manchester was a teacher for 20 years before her values… Read More
Culture
The ‘most sexual and inappropriate family-friendly drag show ever’ comes to Kansas City for ChristmasDrag queens are coming to Kansas City to celebrate Christmas, and “all ages” are welcome.“A Drag Queen Christmas” is coming to The Midland Theatre in Kansas City on Dec. 20,… Read More
Culture, Opinion
Fathers are important, and other lessons I learned when my parents divorcedHaving a father in the home may be the single-most determining factor in the successful development of a child. I know the importance of having a father in the home… Read More
Culture
18 AGs, others file briefs in case supporting parental rights in schools(The Center Square) – Eighteen attorneys general led by Montana's Austin Knudsen filed an amicus brief with an appeals court in support of parental rights in school in a case… 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
Homeschools, Public Education
Mother who pulled kids out of public school to homeschool says results are ‘amazing’A Texas mom is reporting significant improvements in her children’s academic performance after pulling them out of the public elementary school where they were exposed to inappropriate sex and gender… Read More
National
‘It’s going to be us’: Homeland security expert warns America is destroying itself from withinThe biggest threat to the homeland may actually be the homeland itself. That’s the startling assessment of Pat Proctor, a state representative from Leavenworth and one of Kansas’ leading authorities… Read More
Culture, Public Education
School district policy: teaching ‘queer’ lessons ‘does not require parental permission’ or notification(Daily Caller) – A California school district informed educators that teaching “queer” lessons “does not require parental permission” or notification, according to public records obtained by a concerned parent group.Documents… Read More
Culture, Public Education
School board held closed-door presentation on how to hide kids’ gender transitions from their parents(Daily Caller) – A North Carolina school board held a presentation detailing the district’s transgender policy stating that the school has no obligation to report a student’s change in gender… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Active-shooter drills for preschoolers raise concerns among parents, pediatricians. ‘My kid’s safety is my job’As acts of violence continue to rise in public schools, many districts have instituted active-shooter drills to help children prepare for crisis situations.However, pediatricians and parents question whether the drills… Read More
Culture
Missouri’s Ashcroft advocates for parental rights, asks the public to comment on proposed library rule to protect childrenJay Ashcroft proudly stands by his proposed rule that would forbid state libraries in Missouri from using state funds on materials that “appeal to the prurient interest of a… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Agency of Education creating parent council(The Center Square) – Getting parents more involved in their children’s education in Vermont is the focus of a new council.The Agency of Education announced it is creating a … Read More
Culture, Public Education
Schools cannot and should not keep students’ gender identities from parents, transgender psychologist arguesA transgender psychologist has come forward to support parents who are suing to stop schools from hiding their children’s change in gender identities.In August, a district court judge dismissed a… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Connecticut School District Approves Transgender Book For Second Graders Amid Backlash From Parents(Daily Caller) – A Connecticut school district approved a book about a young boy who wants to become transgender for second graders, despite backlash from parents.The Darien Public School District’s… Read More
Culture, Homeschools
Homeschool programs, hybrid options encourage mid-year signupsIt’s never too late to pull your children from public school – even in December and beyond.That’s what Angie Hoffman, founder of The Hearth Room Schoolhouse in Kansas City,… Read More
Education
Cross-dressing picture book allegedly a class assignment in Kansas City-area preschool, sending grandfather into battleA children’s book promoting cross-dressing was handed out this week to a 4-year-old’s Kansas City-area preschool class, according to the girl’s livid grandfather. “This is what my granddaughter’s teacher sent… Read More
Education
KS education establishment out of touch with parents, student needs(The Sentinel) – The education establishment in Kansas appears to remain remarkably out of step with parents’ and students’ needs. While polling in Kansas indicates parents overwhelmingly believe they should… Read More