Culture
LGBTQ activists identified in violent attack on father, sonVideo footage from an Indiana Pride event shows a pro-LGBTQ activist attacking a teenager as he attempted to help his injured father, who was also allegedly attacked. The incident occurred in… Read More
Public Education
New York education officials change grad requirements to include DEI, ‘global citizenship’ and SELThe New York State Education Department (NYSED) announced new high school graduation requirements to include metrics such as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), global citizenship and… Read More
Public Education
Teacher guilty of sexually assaulting minor claims he was too drunk to be accountableA North Carolina high school teacher was found guilty Wednesday of taking indecent liberties with a student, while arguing he was just too intoxicated to form the criminal intent. John… Read More
Public Education
Wisconsin watchdog blows whistle on school district’s anti-white discriminationA Wisconsin watchdog has blown the whistle on a local school district’s scholarship program for excluding white applicants. Since 2021, the School District of Beloit (SDB) has had a “… Read More
Culture
Kirk Cameron is modern-day Mister Rogers in new faith-based children’s showFamous Christian actor Kirk Cameron is launching a new TV show for kids that offers wholesome content parents can trust. Cameron explained that the purpose of his new children’s program… Read More
Culture
Father’s Day inspiration: Kentucky baseball coach credits God for success as son looks on, recites Bible verseHead coach Nick Mingione has guided the University of Kentucky Wildcats to the College World Series while learning an invaluable lesson: surrender. "I'm done. I'm… Read More
Public Education
California offers little oversight for classroom AI, prioritizes ‘social justice and equity’Multiple California school districts have reportedly signed contracts to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to perform tasks such as developing assignments and grading, but critics worry… Read More
Public Education
Science of reading produces ‘remarkable progress’ in early literacy, new Alaska data showsEvidence-based reading instruction is boosting Alaska’s K-3 test scores, new data reveals. Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced the success of the Alaska Reads Act, citing large increases in reading proficiency. “I’m… Read More
Public Education
Rush to deploy electric school buses raises worries over maintenance, safety issuesAs hundreds of school districts nationwide work to replace gas-fueled school buses with electric ones, journalists and school officials are sharing concerns over maintenance and safety. Districts in places such… Read More
Culture
Southern Baptists address ethical concerns with IVF, maintain stance on women pastors at annual meetingThe Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) approved a resolution Wednesday urging caution regarding in vitro fertilization (IVF), the same day it rejected a codification of its stance against women… Read More
Public Education
Chicago Teachers Union demands $1.7B for ‘climate champions and gender support coordinators’ as deficit loomsAlready facing a $400 million budget deficit, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is demanding 4,650 new staff positions at Chicago Public Schools (CPS) at a cost… Read More
Public Education
Milwaukee Public School’s financial crisis in spiraling out of controlThe education funding scandal in Milwaukee has worsened as those in charge appear to be passing the buck. Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is under fire for failing to submit important… Read More
Public Education
South Carolina Ed Department affirms commitment to African American studies after canceling pilot programSouth Carolina is facing criticism for rolling back its AP African American Studies course – but the backlash is severely exaggerated. In a June 4 letter… Read More
Public Education
Arizona school district considers banning ‘divisive’ flagsArizona’s largest school district is considering a policy to ban certain flags on school grounds that display “divisive” messages. “The American Flag should be sufficient,” Mesa Public Schools board member… Read More
Public Education
Rapper Jay-Z supports school choice in Philadelphia, draws backlash from DemsFamed rapper Jay-Z is under fire from the left for supporting school choice for low-income families. Jay-Z’s entertainment company, Roc Nation, recently announced its intention to distribute $300 million in… Read More
Homeschools
Tennessee family switches to homeschooling after public school fails special-needs sonA Tennessee school district was failing a special-needs student, so his family decided to homeschool him instead. Seven-year-old William Rose has autism, ADHD, anxiety and depression, but the lack of… Read More
Courts
Missouri school board member pleads guilty to harassment over profane tirade caught on videoA school board member in St Joseph, Missouri pleaded guilty on Tuesday to harassment stemming from an incident following a school board meeting in February. Whitney Lanning, an at-large member… Read More
Culture
Oklahoma softball accomplishes unprecedented 4-peat by leaning on familiar faithThe Oklahoma Sooners softball team just became the first to win a fourth-straight national championship, relying on the same source of strength that started the streak: faith. UCLA, the only… Read More
Public Education
Incoming Ohio superintendent charged with theft from former school districtA recently hired superintendent is facing charges of theft after police say he stole over $4,300 worth of electronics from an Ohio high school. Gerald “Tony” DelBoccio, 43, was indicted… Read More
Opinion
Op-ed: Chicago Mayor Johnson personifies the main problem of public educationChicago Mayor Brandon Johnson just demonstrated the primary problem with public education in 10 words. In an interview with The Economic Club of Chicago, Johnson was… Read More