Public Education
Open enrollment grows across Wisconsin to almost 10% of all public-school studentsThe popularity of Wisconsin’s open-enrollment policies continues to increase, amounting to more than 73,000 children outside their home district – or 9.1% of all public-school students – in the 2023-24… Read More
Courts
In major victory for women, girls, federal court tosses Biden Title IX gender rewriteA United States district court judge ruled President Joe Biden’s reinterpretation of Title IX to encompass gender identity was unconstitutional, arbitrary and exceeded the authority granted the president. The state… Read More
Public Education
Texas teacher’s aide arrested twice in same month for sexual misconduct with minorA Texas teacher’s aide was arrested twice in December for sexual misconduct with a minor. Roosevelt Alexander Sr., a 46-year-old teacher’s aide for the Waco Independent School District in… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool advocates work to protect hard-won freedoms as U.S. educational landscape shiftsWith new legislative years come fresh responsibilities to advance educational freedoms – especially in fostering public-school alternatives, homeschool advocates say. “The homeschool community has fought for these exceptions to compulsory… Read More
Government
South Dakota senator proposes bill to eliminate Department of EducationThe U.S. Senate is considering legislation that would make the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) obsolete. U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, pre-filed bill S. 5384,… Read More
Culture
Colorado sees steady increase in physician-assisted suicidesPhysician-assisted suicides are on the rise in Colorado. Colorado approved the practice by referendum, 65% to 35%, in 2016, and the number of assisted suicides has… Read More
Government, Public Education
North Dakota governor champions educational freedom in speechNorth Dakota’s new governor has declared his support for school choice. In his State of the State address on Tuesday, freshman governor Kelly Armstrong announced his… Read More
Courts
Georgia Christian college wins lawsuit over state financial aid denialGeorgia’s Luther Rice College and Seminary has prevailed in its lawsuit over the state’s attempt to block the Christian higher education institution from participating in student financial aid programs. The… Read More
Public Education
Idaho governor proposes $50M to expand school choiceIdaho Gov. Brad Little announced his support for expanding school choice during his 2025 State of the State address. In the address Monday, Little, a Republican,… Read More
Courts
Judge advances former Colorado principal’s lawsuit against district over free speech, student safetyAn attempt by Denver Public Schools (DPS) to dismiss an impending lawsuit has been denied, leading the former principal who sued the district to argue the ruling validates his decision… Read More
Government
Laken Riley Act passes US House, would require detainment of illegals suspected of nonviolent crimesThe U.S. House has passed a bill to require the detainment of illegal immigrants suspected of nonviolent crimes. In the first act of the 119th Congress, representatives approved the measure… Read More
Public Education
Ohio public schools face worsening behavioral issues as expulsion rates riseAmid mounting concerns about students’ behavioral issues, a new report indicates expulsions due to fighting have nearly doubled in Ohio public schools over the last five… Read More
Government
Delaware Democrat refiles physician-assisted suicide bill, despite Democratic governor’s veto last sessionWith a new governor in office, Democrats in Delaware’s state Legislature are launching another push to legalize physician-assisted suicide. State Rep. Eric Morrison is leading 19 Democrats in sponsoring… Read More
Courts
Minneapolis softens abortion buffer zone laws in pro-life victoryA pro-life organization in Minnesota has declared victory after the Minneapolis City Council amended an ordinance barring pro-life speech on public sidewalks outside of abortion clinics. Previously, Minneapolis had a… Read More
Opinion
Chaos reigns in Chicago Public Schools with teachers’ union, school board and CEO all at oddsIf there was any doubt which school district is most mismanaged, Chicago can finally put the debate to rest. In recent months, the Chicago mayor, teachers’ union, school CEO and… Read More
Government
Leftist San Francisco starting to crack down on drug and homelessness problemSan Francisco is beginning to change how it deals with its chronic drug and homelessness problems, including new restrictions on government money and calls for mass arrests of homeless drug… Read More
World
Canada’s Trudeau resigns as opposition leaders mount election challenge to Liberal PartyAfter several years in which public opinion polls have battered the Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau has finally called it quits, at least as Liberal Party leader. After his party… Read More
Government
Tennessee bill proposes displaying Ten Commandments in public schoolsThe Tennessee Legislature will soon consider a bill to encourage public schools to display historical documents, including the Ten Commandments. House Bill 47, sponsored by Rep. Read More
Government
New Hampshire Republicans renew efforts for universal school choiceAs states gear up for the 2025 legislative session, New Hampshire is looking to be the first northeastern state with universal school choice. Education freedom advocate Corey DeAngelis noted that… Read More
Public Education
Liberty-based charter school seeks approval in ColoradoA proposed K-12 charter school in Colorado wants to give children a classical education. John Adams Academy seeks approval from the Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI) to open a… Read More