Public Education
Oregon students can currently graduate high school without ‘essential skills.’ Top education officials want to keep it that wayThe Oregon State Board of Education is considering an extension of lowered high school graduation requirements. The OSBE recently delayed a vote regarding the state’s controversial high school graduation requirements… Read More
Culture
‘Can’t cheat, won’t compete,’ says Riley Gaines after World Aquatic’s first open, gender-neutral category races canceled with no entries receivedThe governing body of international water sports canceled its first open category events after no swimmers signed up to compete in the essentially genderless category. “Following the close of registration… Read More
Culture
‘There are no clinical studies’ on long term consequences for minors of multi-billion dollar ‘Transgender Inc.’ treatments, says Tucker Carlson guest expertIt’s no secret that transgender medical treatment has become a multi-billion dollar industry in the U.S. – so much so that Chris Moritz nicknamed it “Transgender Inc.” “The biggest single… Read More
Homeschools
German homeschool family is granted one year stay after thousands of Americans, dozens in congress show overwhelming supportA German family that came to the United States in 2008 to homeschool their children has received a one-year stay after thirty-two congressmen and thousands of Americans petitioned the Biden… Read More
Public Education
‘Forty-five other states have charter schools’: Montana launches charter school commission; leaders undeterred by pending lawsuitMontana has launched a new charter school commission to bring families more school choice opportunities, despite a pending lawsuit. Montana’s new Community Choice School Commission (CCSC) met for the first… Read More
Public Education
Pennsylvania school board approves ‘commonsense’ policy that keeps biological males out of female facilitiesA Pennsylvania school board voted to pass a policy requiring students to use facilities that align with their biological gender, reversing its earlier decision, which hundreds of students protested. During… Read More
Public Education
Proposed bureaucratic tax rules threaten the success of school choice program in OklahomaThe public has an opportunity to weigh in with the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) about its proposed rules for the state’s new school choice scholarship program. Under the proposed rules,… Read More
Public Education
Trans student charged after caught on video assaulting female student in middle school hallwayA male student who identifies as female was caught on video physically assaulting a female student at an Oregon middle school, causing outrage and questions about the school’s safety and… Read More
Opinion
Biden administration cherry picks data, targets private colleges with updated ruleThe U.S. Department of Education is updating its rules ostensibly to protect Americans from excessive student debts. But the rule actually targets private colleges while public universities are off the… Read More
Culture
Anger mounts as high school trans runner takes 4th place against girls after coming in 206th against boysA transgender high school student in Maine is facing mounting anger over concerns of unfairness after placing 4th in a girl’s cross-country race. As the biologically male student crossed the finish… Read More
Culture
National Civics Bee gets multimillion-dollar boost from charitable foundationAfter civic scores declined for the first time in over 25 years, a charitable foundation determined to grant a new national civics initiative $4.5 million to help address the crisis. Read More
Public Education
Audit: Iowa public school administrative costs up 20% in 6 yearsAn audit by the state of Iowa showed administrative costs for public schools went up by 20% over the last six years as some lawmakers seek crack down on top-heavy… Read More
Homeschools
German homeschool family receives congressional support amid deportation threats from Biden adminThirty-two congressmen and thousands of Americans have lent their support to the Romeike family, who left Germany in 2008 to be able to homeschool their children. Despite being peaceful, legal… Read More
Public Education
Denver Public Schools appears to have paid hush money to prevent board VP from suing, newly released document revealsColorado’s largest school district secretly signed an agreement with its board vice president to prevent him from suing. The revelation comes after the district released a copy of the settlement… Read More
Culture
Pro-Life display vandalized at Saint Louis Catholic church as violence against on the riseA traditional pro-life display at a St. Louis-area Catholic Church was vandalized sometime between Monday and Tuesday, a police spokesperson told The Heartlander. The attack is part of a continuing… Read More
Public Education
Study: Sexual misconduct by teachers is still rampantNearly 12% of recent high school graduates report they’ve experienced sexual misconduct from teachers or coaches, a recent study found. As high it is, that figure has increased over 2… Read More
Culture
Econ book: Single parent households have Americans falling further behind, kids in crisisA new book by a University of Maryland economics professor says single-parent households are causing families to fall further behind, while also harming children and society as a whole. Read More
Culture
‘This is how tyranny begins.’ California parents defend censured school board member who advocated for their rights, transparencyParental rights advocates came to the defense of a California school board member who was censured by his own board for his willingness to speak at a meeting hosted by… Read More
Public Education
‘Failed experiment.’ San Francisco officials, parent coalition want to reverse equity-focused math policiesIn 2014, San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) stopped offering algebra in 8th grade, ostensibly to make outcomes more “equitable.” Now, the city council – and concerned parents – want… Read More
Culture
‘It’s unfair to everyone else’: The worldwide governing body for fishing has banned biological men from competing in the women’s categoryBiological males can’t compete in women’s fishing competitions, the sport’s international governing body ruled Friday. “In line with the recent debates wondering around the question whether it is fair to… Read More