Public Education
Having low-performing elementary students repeat a grade boosts long-term success, new study showsGrade retention helps students reach higher levels of achievement, new research reveals, defying education establishment claims that repeating grades does more harm than good. Traditionally, public schools have discouraged grade… Read More
Culture
Parents mixed about AI for K-12 schools in new survey, as experts warn parental involvement is crucial for kids’ wellbeingA new survey by a parents’ group said that parents see opportunities for artificial intelligence (AI) in K-12 education, but worry they know too little about it. The… Read More
Courts
Parents sue Michigan school district for ‘intentionally’ transitioning daughter without their consent(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Two parents filed a lawsuit Monday against a Michigan school district after discovering that their daughter’s middle school was allegedly socially transitioning her without their… Read More
Gender, Missouri
Missouri teacher suspected of encouraging students to hide pronouns from parents(Heartlander News) — A Missouri chemistry teacher used a first-of-year worksheet to ask students which “name” and “pronouns” she should use when contacting their parents or guardians, a watchdog group… Read More
Courts
Parents sue Tennessee school district for ending home instruction to their 7-year-old daughter with cancerA Tennessee school district is facing a lawsuit for denying home instruction to a 7-year-old student with cancer. “Caroline S. is a seven-year-old second grader who enjoys gymnastics and softball,… Read More
Gender Identity
Poll: Voters think schools should inform parents about gender changes(The Center Square) – Voters support school policies that require educators to tell parents about changes to their students’ pronouns, a nationwide poll found. The findings come as parental… Read More
Culture
In new book, professor offers politically incorrect reality about what boosts kids’ chances for success(The Daily Signal) – If you want to increase access to the American dream, there’s one simple trick. But there’s a catch: It’s not a very politically correct… Read More
Public Education
New Jersey Democrats vulnerable to parental rights issues(The Center Square) — New Jersey Democrats are vulnerable to voter concerns about parental control in public schools and it could hurt them in the next election, according to a… Read More
Culture
‘Expect escalation’ in Left’s desire to control American kids and institutions(The Daily Signal) – If we don’t teach students about the truths of liberty and freedom, then the Marxists will teach them their version. That’s why… Read More
Culture
US AG Garland refuses to denounce memo that incited counterterrorism measures against parentsU.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland refused to distance himself from the controversial memo branding parents as “domestic terrorists.” In a hearing with the House Judiciary Committee on last week, Garland… Read More
Public Education
‘Losing our freedom of speech’: Parent speaks out against middle school’s explicit reading list(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Cooper Middle School in McClean, Virginia, gave students an age- inappropriate reading list for their 7th grade English class this year, a concerned parent told… Read More
Culture
US AG Merrick Garland grilled by House committee on targeting Catholics, Hunter Biden and more(Daily Signal) – Attorney General Merrick Garland declined to answer questions on a wide range of matters Wednesday in sworn testimony before the House Judiciary Committee. Garland testified… Read More
Public Education
Despite plummeting test scores, most public school parents wrongly believe their student is at or above grade levelWhile the academic decline during and since the COVID-19 pandemic is now widely known, most parents don’t realize how much their own children are struggling. The 2022 NAEP scores ranked… Read More
Public Education
2023 is ‘Year of Education Freedom’ as parents move ‘from dissatisfaction to opposition’ of progressive policies in schools, says Heritage reportThe Heritage Foundation has released a new report calling 2023 the ‘Year of Education Freedom,’ citing three ways education reforms are being pushed by parents at the state level. “The… Read More
Opinion
4 ways parents can keep their children safe from the woke drift of modern children’s literatureChildren’s books are one of the most powerful tools parents have to help teach their kids how to be humans. From picture books being read at bedtime, to novels being… Read More
Public Education
Virginia parents have the right to sue after district adopts transgender ‘rights’ violating Youngkin policy, AG says(The Daily Signal) – A Northern Virginia school district just outside of Washington, D.C., appears to be in flagrant violation of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s model policies… Read More
Culture
Most voters oppose transgender medical procedures on children(The Center Square) – Few voters think children should undergo transgender interventions even with parental permission. That’s according to The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll of 2,500 registered voters across… Read More
Public Education
‘Sends a clear message’: Mom secures $100,000 settlement with school that allegedly tried to transition her daughter(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A mother and daughter have settled with Spreckels Union School District in California after the school allegedly tried to socially transition her daughter behind her… Read More
Public Education
School district speaks out after liberal AG sues to block parental notification policy(The Daily Signal) – School districts in the Sacramento area of California are considering policies requiring schools to notify parents if their children claim to identify as transgender,… Read More
Culture
California parent group introduces 3 ballot initiatives on transgender policy(The Center Square) – Parent activist group Protect Kids California introduced three ballot initiatives to set statewide transgender youth policy in sports and education. The three initiatives include the… Read More