Culture
Professor under fire for calling marriage an ‘element of White heteropatriarchal supremacy’A professor at George Mason University has sparked a firestorm with a paper she wrote claiming marriage is an “element of White heteropatriarchal supremacy.” Professor Bethany Letiecq’s previous work on… Read More
Public Education
Arizona Board of Education rejects proposed restrictions on ESA programThe Arizona state school board rejected proposed updates to the state’s universal school choice program, which would have restricted parents’ freedoms. During its annual review of… Read More
Government
The significance of the Ten Commandments can now be taught in Utah public schools as part of American HistoryUtah public schools will now have the ability to teach the Ten Commandments after a new law was passed in the Legislature. Utah Gov. Sean Cox signed a bill last… Read More
Public Education
Ohio-based program offers Bible lessons to public school students who opt inAn Ohio-based religious instruction program is bringing the Bible to public school students during school hours in what is called released time instruction. LifeWise Academy, launched in 2018, says it… Read More
Culture
Jack Gohlke’s development at small Christian college paved way for March Madness legendThe feel-good story of this year’s NCAA Division I men’s tournament so far is Jack Gohlke, an ice-in-the-veins 3-point shooter who got his start at Michigan’s Hillsdale College. Gohlke, a 6-3… Read More
Courts
Oregon school district pays historic $3.5M settlement after shielding predatory teacher for decadesAn Oregon public school district has agreed to pay $3.5 million for failing to prevent a former teacher from sexually abusing a 16-year-old student. The former student, referred to as… Read More
Public Education
Ohio approves 90,000 scholarships during first year of universal school choiceThe Ohio Department of Education has approved nearly 90,000 scholarships during the state’s first year of universal school choice. As of March 18, the state approved 87,312 applications to the… Read More
Public Education
Virginia school board takes heat for turning off cameras during meetingsThe Loudoun County School Board in Virginia is facing the ire of parents and community advocates for a recent decision to remove livestreaming cameras during the… Read More
Government
Wyoming governor approves state’s first-ever school choice program, but with a catchWyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed the state’s first school choice program into law, but not without vetoing part of the measure. HB 166 – also called… Read More
Homeschools
7 ways to start homeschool preparations over spring, summerAs the homeschool movement continues to grow after the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents are preparing to withdraw from public schools or teach their preschool- or kindergarten-age… Read More
Government
New Alabama law prohibits teaching DEI at public schools and universitiesAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill restricting the teaching of “divisive concepts” and limiting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at public schools, universities and state agencies. “My Administration… Read More
Public Education
Report suggests Department of Education innovation program is massive waste of taxpayer dollarsThe Department of Education’s (DOE) classroom innovation program had a 74% failure rate while costing taxpayers billions, a new report reveals. Through its “Investing in Innovation”… Read More
Courts
Satanic Temple sues Tennessee school board for discrimination over after school clubThe Satanic Temple and an anti-religion watchdog have filed a lawsuit against a Tennessee school board for alleged discrimination. In November 2023, the atheistic group known… Read More
Government
Michigan bill would undermine parents by mandating kindergarten for all 5-year-oldsA Michigan lawmaker has proposed mandatory kindergarten for all 5-year-old children, raising concerns about government interference in parental rights. A group of Democratic lawmakers, led by Sen. Dayna Polehanki, D-Livonia,… Read More
Government
Universal school choice bill approved by Louisiana Senate committeeA Louisiana Senate committee just advanced a universal school choice bill that would make the state the 12th in the nation to pass such a program. Read More
Culture
Male athletes ‘enjoy a large strength advantage’: Minnesota appeals court rules on alleged discrimination against transgender powerlifterThe Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed a prior ruling that claimed USA Powerlifting violated a transgender athlete’s rights. JayCee Cooper, a biological man, sued USA Powerlifting in 2021 after it… Read More
Culture
Building a ‘civilization of love’: Live Action hosts inaugural summit for young pro-life leadersLive Action, a non-profit dedicated to opposing abortion, hosted its first Young Leaders Summit March 16 in Irvine, California. The day-long event… Read More
Public Education
Family of Missouri teen charged in brutal beating of classmate claims she’s the real victimThe family of a teenage girl charged with violently assaulting a fellow student is asserting her innocence, claiming she acted in self-defense. The fight, captured on video and shared across… Read More
Courts
Christian ministries get settlement in Virginia religious freedom suitIn a religious freedom victory, two Virginia churches, three Christian schools and a pregnancy center network have received a settlement in a lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alliance Defending… Read More
Government
South Carolina House approves universal school choice billThe South Carolina House advanced a universal school choice bill despite a legal battle over the program’s constitutionality. The House voted 69-32 on Wednesday in favor of… Read More