Culture
More Americans pledge to pick up books instead of screens, study findsHalf of all Americans want to cut screen time for their well-being, and Gen Zers are leading the 2026 trend, according to a new study. More than 60% of young adults ages 18 to 29 – the… Read More
Government
Trump: US will acquire Greenland ‘one way or the other,’ but he would ‘love to make a deal’The U.S. will have Greenland “one way or the other,” President Donald Trump declared Sunday, warning that if Washington doesn’t act, “Russia or China will,” insisting he is “not going to let… Read More
Politics
Americans still fleeing blue states, as the political center of gravity shifts south on jobs, taxes, pricesTwo independent moving companies have again released results that show blue states are losing population to red states. Texas reclaimed its position as the nation’s top growth state in 2025, according to… Read More
Government
Watchdog group files complaint, urges Trump admin to probe Washington University over illegal DEI policiesA legal watchdog accusing Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, of continuing its diversity, equity and inclusion practices is calling on the Department of Justice to conduct a formal probe. One of the… Read More
Public Education
NYC charters outperform public schools by double digitsCharter schools may be the silver lining of America’s declining public education system. The New York City Charter School Center analyzed the state’s 2025 public school data and found charter schools surpass… Read More
Courts
Federal and state abortion pill cases set for key developments in 2026A series of high-stakes federal lawsuits challenging the FDA’s regulation of mifepristone – and others contesting state restrictions on the drug – will keep chemical abortion at the center of national legal fights throughout 2026. Six… Read More
Public Education
New Mexico school district launches ‘clear’ backpack initiative as safety measureFive of Albuquerque Public Schools’ middle schools have implemented a new policy requiring all student backpacks to be clear, citing efforts to enhance safety and security. “Clear backpacks will make it tougher… Read More
Opinion
Gov. Kelly: Here’s why Kansas should opt in to the federal scholarship tax credit programSchool choice is taking the nation by storm and Kansas families are increasingly part of that important conversation. Thirty-four states (plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto… Read More
Culture
Gen Z tends to ditch ‘gentle parenting,’ choose old-school child-rearing methods, survey concludesDespite all their options and technology access, Generation Z parents are veering toward “a more old-school approach to parenting than their parents,” a recent news article notes. “More than… Read More
Government
Broad school choice unlikely in Kansas this year, GOP leaders say; other reforms plannedWhile broad school choice is unlikely to pass this year in Kansas, Republican lawmakers say they will pursue other reforms, such as expanding the state’s tax credit scholarship program, opting… Read More
Culture
‘Drive, baby, drive’: New video shows wife of woman killed by officer taunt agents before yelling ‘drive’In what appears to be footage from the cellphone of the officer who shot and killed a woman who drove into him while she was allegedly obstructing federal immigration agents,… Read More
Culture
Utah launches nation’s first AI platform for prescription renewalsA new AI medical platform can now renew prescriptions for chronic conditions in the state of Utah, the first program of its kind in the nation. The state is partnering with … Read More
Courts
Youth ministry appeals to Supreme Court over right to hire Christian staffA Christian ministry for at-risk youth is appealing to the Supreme Court for its right to exclusively hire people of faith. Youth 71Five Ministries has asked the Supreme Court to hear its… Read More
Courts
Appeals court ruling secures religious freedom protections for faith-based orgsReligious organizations can hire every employee based on faith and moral lifestyle, per First Amendment freedoms, an appeals court unanimously ruled Tuesday – marking a new religious freedom victory for faith-based organizations. “Religious organizations shouldn’t be punished for exercising their… Read More
Culture
John Harbaugh responds to firing with gratitude to God, ‘the Author and Finisher of our faith’One of the NFL’s top coaches was fired this week after 18 seasons at the helm, but chose not to respond with frustration or blame – instead offering gratitude, thanking the organization that gave him… Read More
Christian Schools
School choice grows as nearly 3% of students enroll in private programs, research findsSchool choice is continuing to expand, with nearly 3% of students nationwide now enrolled in a private school choice program and fewer than 75% attending traditional public schools, according to new research. EdChoice Share, a… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian college Grand Canyon University celebrates 18-year tuition freeze, record enrollmentGrand Canyon University is celebrating its historic 18th straight year without raising tuition. In an announcement on Jan. 7, GCU President Brian Mueller credited the school’s meteoric success to its commitment to affordability. “When you… Read More
Courts
Oklahoma parent sues as 7-year-old son recovers from severe playground injuryA mom is suing an Oklahoma school district as her 7-year-old son recovers from a serious playground injury in 2024 that resulted in significant medical costs the school’s liability insurance hasn’t helped cover. “The first surgeon’s bill was $118,000,” Michaela Borden… Read More
Government
Iowa first state granted Education Department waiver for use of federal fundsIn another cut to the federal bureaucracy, the U.S. Department of Education has granted Iowa the first Returning Education to the States waiver, allowing the state to use certain federal funds with… Read More
Public Education
What one former university president says to expect in higher ed for 2026Less DEI and more AI could be in store this year for institutions of higher education. That’s according to Missouri State University President Emeritus Michael Nietzel, who suggests in a recent piece with… Read More