Politics
Trump honors late Rev. Jesse Jackson, remembers years-long relationshipPresident Donald Trump paid tribute to civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84. In a Truth Social post Tuesday,… Read More
Public Education
Watch: ‘Schools serve adults, not students,’ says school board member, critical of districtIn Baltimore County, Maryland, school spending is up, the number of teachers is down and the graduation rate is falling, leading one school board member to criticize the district. “The majority of… Read More
Culture
3 dead, 3 injured after a man claiming to be a woman opens fire at RI hockey gameThree people are dead and three others hospitalized in critical condition after a man who identified as a woman fired shots Monday afternoon at a high school hockey match in… Read More
Government
Some states tighten ESA rules as others expand school choiceAs some states expand educational freedom, others are adding new regulations to their education savings account programs, a recent analysis found. A survey from school choice leader EdChoice found Arkansas, Utah and Oklahoma… Read More
Public Education
Milwaukee schools scrambling to cut back after audits reveal $46 million shortfallAs Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) begins to deal with a $46 million budget deficit, the community is questioning how such a situation arose in the first place. “You say this… Read More
Culture
Some Canadian doctors want to euthanize newbornsA provincial medical body in Canada is urging the country to consider expanding assisted suicide to include euthanizing newborn babies, raising a new alarm among pro-life advocates and faith leaders. “Medical assistance in… Read More
Government
Alabama gov signs law allowing death penalty for child predatorsAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation to allow the death penalty for certain sexual crimes committed against young children, creating one of the strongest penalties in the country for… Read More
Government
Arizona ESA fight returns as opponents launch ballot petition driveSchool choice opponents in Arizona are trying again to slash the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Accounts program, but school choice advocates are fighting back. A coalition led by the Arizona Education… Read More
Government
Ohio GOP reps propose new bill to protect parents who affirm biological designThe state of Ohio could implement protections for parents who affirm their child’s biological sex, according to a new bill introduced last week. “This legislation is about protecting families from government overreach and ensuring parents are… Read More
World
‘Together with you, our friends’: Rubio implores Europe to join US in unashamed Western renewalU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio received widespread acclaim for his address Saturday at the Munich Security Conference, calling for Western renewal while emphasizing cooperation between America and Europe. Rubio’s 22-minute speech – interrupted… Read More
Homeschools
Florida homeschooler sets record for winning county spelling bee 3 years straightCalabash can refer to a tropical tree or its fruit, a North Carolina town – or the word propelling Cooper Campen, a Florida homeschool student, to his third consecutive championship in the Alachua County… Read More
Public Education
Seattle school district prohibits parents from opting kids out of LBGTQ lessons despite SCOTUS rulingLegal concerns are ramping up over a Seattle school district policy banning parents from opting their children out of LGBTQ-related curriculum, which one attorney told The Heartlander is “directly contradictory” to a… Read More
Government
FDA to consider banning food preservative used in rubber, plasticThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is weighing whether to ban a common food preservative used in rubber, plastic and glue. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said the agency will review butylated… Read More
Government
Partial government shutdown imminent as Congress leaves town(The Center Square) – Lawmakers have left town after failing to pass the Homeland Security full-year funding bill, ensuring a partial shutdown of DHS beginning Saturday. This is the second… Read More
Courts
Michigan school board member sues board over alleged first amendment violationsA Michigan school board member is suing her own board for allegedly retaliating against her for revealing a tax increase plan to the public. On Feb. 4, Carol Beth Litkouhi … Read More
Government
Inflation hits 5-year low, wages growInflation has registered the smallest annual increase in nearly five years as consumer prices rose 2.4% in the 12 months through January, below consensus forecasts of 2.5%. Combined with wage data released this week, the numbers suggest workers are beginning to… Read More
Christian Schools
Rooted in tradition, pursuing truth: Hillsdale College grad program in classical education ingrains moral responsibility in teachersIs the goal of education to regurgitate dates, names and facts or to love a topic and entice students to join in its study? Dr. Daniel Coupland, professor of education… Read More
Government
Florida bill would require public schools to report on unused land for statewide registryDemocrats in Florida are balking at legislation requiring school districts to disclose how much vacant land they own. The state’s education department would use the ensuing data to create a statewide registry, Florida Politics reported. Read More
Government
White House slams Obama for opposing SAVE Act: ‘Voter ID laws are common sense’White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt denounced Democrats for bringing out “Obama to spread lies about voter ID” as the SAVE America Act heads to the Senate. The legislation, backed by President… Read More
Culture
Catholic bishops rebuke Notre Dame’s liberal appointees amid university mission-driftCatholic bishops across the U.S. have joined students and professors at the University of Notre Dame to oppose the recent promotion of a liberal, pro-abortion professor to a top position at the university. Notre Dame announced last month Associate Professor… Read More