Government
Micro-school pioneer: If I can do it, so can you(reimaginED) – Before all the buzz about learning pods and micro-schools, some folks were already creating learning pods and micro-schools. Jaime Manfra went down this path 10 years ago. Her… Read More
Government
Experts say that Georgia lawmakers missed opportunities for education reform this session(The Center Square) – Georgia lawmakers missed an opportunity to pass education reform, including expanding access to education for students statewide, experts told The Center Square. "The biggest miss this… Read More
Public Education
Lee signs new Tennessee public school funding formula into law(The Center Square) – A new funding formula for public education in Tennessee was signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee on Monday. Lee said, "it's long overdue that we… Read More
Culture
Sen. Kapenga presses state superintendent for CRT webinar for teachers(The Center Square) – There are new questions for Wisconsin’s state superintendent of schools about critical race theory, politics and a webinar for teachers in the state. Sen. Chris Kapenga,… Read More
Culture
Court has voted to overturn Roe, according to draft opinion published by Politico(SCOTUSblog) – The Supreme Court has voted to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey , according to a copy of an apparent draft opinion obtained by… Read More
Culture, Public Education
‘Insanity,’ ‘dangerous’: New puberty guidebook for ages 9-13 promotes gender fluidityThe American Academy of Pediatrics published a new puberty guide last month that explicitly normalizes transgender notions – including that “girls” can have erections. “You-ology: A Puberty Guide for Every… Read More
Culture
She’s a mom, Sunday school teacher – and prominent religious freedom attorney(Religion Unplugged) – As the Fairfax Church of Christ stood to sing “From The Inside Out” on a recent Sunday, Lori Windham stepped forward to interpret the… Read More
Government
Louisiana House committee approves school finance transparency bill(The Center Square) — The Louisiana House Education Committee approved legislation this week to increase transparency of school finances by requiring school districts to post important documents online for public… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Satanic Temple sues elementary school for not allowing after-school Satan club(Religion Unplugged) – The Satanic Temple has filed a civil lawsuit against a Pennsylvania elementary school after the school turned down a request to form an after-school Satan Club. Read More
Culture, Public Education
Can a high school coach pray at the 50-yard line? 5 key takeaways from high court arguments(Religion Unplugged) – The case of Joseph Kennedy, a Bremerton, Washington, high school football coach who wants to kneel and pray at the 50-yard line, made it to… Read More
Culture
Unanimous U.S. Supreme Court delivers huge win for religious expression and free speechThe religious in America are no longer second-class citizens in the public square. That’s the impact of a remarkable unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruling Monday that held the city… Read More
Christian Schools
Teacher Appreciation Week: Free $650 resource bundle for Christian teachersTeacher Appreciation Week is the perfect time to encourage the Christian teachers in your life that they are doing work that matters. This week only, Teach 4 the Heart is… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Parents suing school after children were encouraged to explore their gender identity and keep it from their parentsFour Massachusetts parents claim middle school staff encouraged their children to make a gender transition and keep it from their parents. The suit against the Ludlow School Committee was… Read More
Public Education
Done ‘playing nice’ with parents: School district sought to help 3rd graders be taught LGBTQ topics ‘under the radar’A public records request by a parent in a California school district uncovered emails revealing a conspiracy between a third-grade teacher and administrators to teach 8-year-olds about gender and sexual… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
Wyoming nonprofit works to provide parents educational choices and strengthen private schoolsThe state of Wyoming ranks last in the U.S. for school choice, with 95% of students in the state having no alternative to public education. State Rep. Sue Wilson, a… Read More
Culture, Government
Kansas House fails to override Democrat Gov. Laura Kelly’s vetoes of bills for fairness in women’s sports and parents’ rightsThe Kansas House failed Thursday to override the governor’s veto of a bill protecting women’s sports and another establishing a parents’ bill of rights. The state Senate had successfully voted… Read More
Culture
Florida recommends against Biden administration guidance on gender modification(The Center Square) – The Florida Department of Public Health has issued a guidance in response and opposition to guidance released by the Biden administration related to gender modification treatment… Read More
Public Education
Florida mother ejected from board meeting for what chairwoman thought she would sayA Florida parent was removed from a school board meeting last week after being asked to leave for what she was about to say during the public comment period. The… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschooling rates hold steady even after schools reopenMelanie Moore started homeschooling her 10-year-old son, Asher, at the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year. As a single mom who runs a full-time massage therapy business, she only knew… Read More
Government
Tennessee Legislature votes to expand education choice to students with dyslexia(reimaginED) – About 36,000 more students in the Volunteer State could soon get access to education choice scholarships that will allow parents to customize their learning. The Tennessee General Assembly… Read More