Christian Schools
‘Stiff-armed’: Iowa Christian school’s generous offer for vacant building rejected by Iowa public school in favor of low-ball bid from developerAn Iowa public school board rejected the bid of a Christian school to buy district property, even though the offer came in at over twice the winning bid. The decision… Read More
Public Education
NYC parents furious about sudden plans for homeless shelter next to elementaryParents in New York City are livid after discovering a homeless shelter will soon occupy the building next door to their children’s elementary school. Families of… Read More
Courts
Oklahoma Supreme Court rules against Catholic charter; Gov. Stitt appeals to US Supreme CourtAfter a ruling Tuesday by the Oklahoma Supreme Court that denied a Catholic school a charter, the governor issued a statement appealing to the Supreme Court of the United States… Read More
Courts
Supreme Court strikes down injunction against government censorship via big tech, citing plaintiffs’ standingIn a 6-3 ruling Wednesday, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of the Biden administration in a lawsuit brought by two state attorneys general and… Read More
Courts
Parents sue New York school district after students report self-censoring conservative viewsParents are suing their New York school district for stifling conservative viewpoints, alleging First and Fourteenth Amendment violations. Three families, represented by Parents Defending Education (PDE), have filed a… Read More
Public Education
New Hampshire teacher fired for lying to sneak student to abortion clinic behind parents’ backsA New Hampshire teacher has been fired after it was revealed she secretly took a special education student to an abortion clinic. The teacher, who has not been named, was… Read More
Public Education
School bus mechanic warns of ‘economic disaster’ in deploying electric buses nationwideIn the rush to replace diesel school buses with electric ones, the U.S. educational system is financially endangering future generations, says a school bus mechanic in Colorado. “Electric is just… Read More
Public Education
National school choice group celebrates 1M students in choice programsOver a million students are now participating in school choice programs nationwide. EdChoice, an education freedom advocacy group, celebrated the milestone in an announcement on Wednesday. Read More
Public Education
Portland teachers’ union backs off anti-Israel advocacy amid backlashThe Portland Association of Teachers (PAT) has removed several controversial documents promoting anti-Israel views from its website in response to community pushback. One document the Portland,… Read More
Courts
Supreme Court to rule on state bans of gender treatment on minorsThe U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments this fall on the constitutionality of a Tennessee law prohibiting medical practitioners from using sex change therapies and surgeries on minors. The court… Read More
Public Education
New Mexico reports worsening chronic absenteeism despite multi-million-dollar investmentsNew Mexico has one of the highest rates of chronic absenteeism in the country. According to a new report to the… Read More
Courts
‘I would do it again’: Trans suspect admits to slaying parents, shows no remorseA Utah man who identifies as a woman is in police custody after being charged in the killing of his parents. “We have some good news,” St. George, Utah Police… Read More
Culture
It’s the ‘beginning of the end’ for Planned Parenthood, says Missouri AGA Missouri Circuit Court Judge has denied Planned Parenthood’s request to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the state’s attorney general. The suit accuses the abortion provider of illegally helping minors… Read More
Homeschools
Editors of Scientific American call for regulation of homeschooling despite its track record against public edHomeschooled children are at risk of not receiving “a safe and robust education,” of learning about “creationism instead of evolution,” and of “neglect” and “abuse,” claim… Read More
Public Education
Virginia school board aide, mother says proposed policy aims to shut her up about her conservative viewsThe Loudoun County, Virginia school board wants to “stifle” its aides from speaking critically against the board and district, one employee says. At its recent meeting, the Loudoun County… Read More
Culture
Former Disney star talks being a homeschool mom, joining Brave Books’ new TV showAs mainstream children’s entertainment careens leftward into gender ideology, actress Leigh-Allyn Baker finds joy in making family-friendly content. “I love doing children’s programming,” Baker told Chris… Read More
Courts
DeSantis optimistic appeals court will rule in favor of Florida prohibition on trans procedures for minorsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis believes there is “no question” the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals will uphold the state’s law prohibiting transgender medical procedures for minors… Read More
Public Education
Illinois school board spends $40K on restorative justice after teachers complain of student violenceIllinois’ Springfield Public Schools (SPS) board voted unanimously on Monday to allocate $40,000 to train educators in “restorative” practices amid a surge in violence, despite using… Read More
Public Education
Budget conundrum in public education caused by enrollment declines in big citiesPublic school enrollment is decreasing in America’s largest cities, but spending and staffing rates have continued to grow. A new report from the Manhattan Institute compiled… Read More
Opinion
Shocking admission: Biggest educational challenges most Americans agree on may surprise youIn today’s hotly divided partisan climate, we can take comfort in knowing both Democrats and Republicans agree on some educational issues – and at least one suggested solution. A new… Read More