Public Education
Illinois school district’s teachers decry lavish superintendent salary while pressing for pay raisesAn Illinois school district has stalled on salary negotiations with the local teachers’ union while approving $285,000 annually for its incoming superintendent – almost $50,000 more than the governor’s $237,900. “It’s like we really don’t… Read More
Culture
5 NFL stars who used their platform to glorify God during Christmas week gamesA host of NFL players used their platform to point fans to Jesus during their Christmas weekend games on national television, reminding viewers where their talent comes from – and why the… Read More
Government
Connecticut governor announces $10M in taxpayer funding for Planned ParenthoodConnecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has announced plans to direct more than $10 million in state taxpayer funding to Planned Parenthood of Southern New England. Lamont’s proposal includes $10.4 million for Planned Parenthood as part… Read More
Government
Louisiana National Guard returns home for city’s largest events over next two monthsThe Department of War is sending 350 Louisiana National Guard members back to their home state to ensure greater protection during major events through the end of February, according to a Dec. 23 statement. Read More
World
Analysis: Trump hits Iran, Venezuela with sanctions in bold foreign policy movesThe Trump administration has imposed a new round of sanctions targeting Iranian and Venezuelan individuals and companies tied to Iran’s drone and missile supply chain. The move comes amid mounting economic unrest inside Iran… Read More
Government
New Jersey governor expected to sign bill restricting student cellphone useThe Garden State is poised to join the growing list of states restricting or banning cellphones in public-school classrooms. “Many of New Jersey’s approximately 600 public school districts already restrict cellphone… Read More
Government
States to receive billions under new program for strengthening rural healthRural healthcare is getting a $50 billion boost around the country, the Trump administration announced Monday. The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services will establish the Office of Rural Health Transformation to oversee a grant program to “strengthen rural health… Read More
World
Florida pastor: Visit Israel to truly understand conflict, don’t rely on mediaA Florida pastor who recently toured Israel, including the Oct. 7 massacre site, said visiting in-person and learning the history of the land is the only way to understand the current conflict. Rick Stevens, pastor of Diplomat… Read More
Culture
Watch: Teammate calls ‘most dynamic player’ in the NFL ‘an inspiration to all of us’ for his Christian faithAfter Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson led his team to a victory over the Los Angeles Rams Monday night by running for nearly 200 yards, he and his teammates gave the glory to God. Read More
Public Education
Massachusetts public school staffer describes ‘extreme violent behaviors’ after superintendent downplays classroom incidentsClassroom violence is escalating inside one Massachusetts district while administrators are ignoring or downplaying its scope, a staffer argued at a recent school committee meeting. “In my five-and-a-half years thus far working as an ed assistant in the Taunton Public… Read More
Courts
Louisiana seeks temporary return of in-person abortion pill requirementLouisiana has asked a court to temporarily reinstate the in-person requirement for dispensing abortion pills, in its federal lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services. The state’s… Read More
Courts
Wisconsin teacher sentenced to six years for sexual relationship with 11-year-old; affair included 35,000 text messages, notesA Wisconsin teacher was sentenced to six years in prison and another six years of supervision after pleading guilty to having a sexual relationship with an 11-year-old student. Madison Bergmann,… Read More
Public Education
Milwaukee schools offer $1,000 bonus to licensed, retired teachers in effort to fill vacanciesAstrid Wagner worked 32 years in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), but she decided to return as the district provides bonuses to licensed, retired teachers for coming back to classrooms. “Is… Read More
Government
Pope Leo condemns Illinois governor’s legalization of assisted suicidePope Leo XIV publicly criticized Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker for signing a law legalizing assisted suicide in the state. The pope called the decision disappointing and reaffirmed the Catholic… Read More
Government
‘Adapt, shrink or die,’ Trump admin tells UN after $2 billion humanitarian aid pledgePresident Donald Trump announced the U.S. will commit $2 billion in humanitarian assistance to the United Nations, a sharp reduction from previous U.S. contributions. The administration said the amount – $12 billion less than 2024 but still among… Read More
Culture
Watch: WWII veteran, 104, plays National Anthem to full stadium applauseA 104-year-old World War II Army veteran hit every vibrant note of the National Anthem on his saxophone at a New York Islanders game Saturday. Dominick Critelli, sporting a number 104 Islanders jersey and a WWII veterans’ hat, walked to his chair and played the Star-Spangled Banner, inspiring… Read More
Opinion
North Carolina bill aiming to prevent homeschool discrimination highlights ongoing challenges for students, graduatesUniversities making a big deal about their “inclusivity” need to take a long, hard look at their own discriminatory practices against a minority population – the burgeoning homeschool community. Read More
Government
Minnesota university gives students whistles to alert peers of suspected ICE activityThe University of Minnesota’s Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies department is promoting free whistles for students to use to warn others about what it calls “suspected ICE activity” near campus. The department… Read More
Culture
NFL stars model Jesus’ example by washing students’ feet at local schoolSome of the NFL’s top players gathered at a local school, not to entertain or compete but to model the humility of Christ by washing feet. Baltimore quarterback Lamar… Read More
Government
Watch: McMahon praises journalist exposing ‘breathtaking’ Minnesota fraud, including daycare with misspelled signEducation Secretary Linda McMahon praised a citizen journalist for exposing fraud in Minnesota – including a daycare that misspelled “learning” on its sign. “There are not enough words to… Read More