Public Education
Nevada city approves first charter schoolHenderson, Nevada, will welcome its first city-approved charter school in 2026 after the city council unanimously voted to authorize it in a special meeting. “Quality education is a strategic priority… Read More
Public Education
Thousands of Maryland public-school staff don’t have proper background checks, report revealsA Maryland school district is under fire after a report revealed thousands of public-school staff hadn’t been properly vetted. On Aug. 4, the Montgomery County Inspector General released a… Read More
Government
‘We’re taking it back’: Trump vows to make DC safe with National Guard, other orders(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to combat violent crime in Washington, D.C. Trump had previously… Read More
Government
Maine won’t investigate school districts that align with federal order, challenge state transgender protectionsMaine’s human rights agency says it won’t take action against two school districts siding with President Donald Trump in his fight with Democratic Gov. Janet Mills over transgender student policies. Read More
Government
Mississippi Republicans gearing up for another try at passing school choiceMississippi Republicans are poised to try approving school choice again, as Democrats may have inadvertently poured some fuel on the fire. House Speaker Jason White “delivered a powerful speech making… Read More
Politics
Jewish teachers withhold dues to protest union endorsement of MamdaniJewish educators are withholding their dues to protest the New York City teachers’ union endorsement of Democrat candidate Zohran Mamdani, citing issues regarding the candidate’s stance on antisemitism. The city’s… Read More
Courts
Newsom v. Trump: Federal trial to begin over National Guard deployment during Los Angeles ICE riotsA high-stakes legal showdown kicks off Monday as California challenges President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops over California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s objections. The dispute… Read More
Culture
Watch: Badly beaten pro-lifer criticizes soft-on-crime Baltimore after his attacker avoids jail timeMark Crosby, a pro-life advocate beaten along a colleague in 2023 outside a Planned Parenthood clinic, said he wasn’t surprised a Baltimore judge imposed no prison time on the… Read More
Courts
Gina Carano settles lawsuit with Disney over ‘Mandalorian’ firing during the height of cancel cultureGina Carano, the actress who was unceremoniously fired from her role on “The Mandalorian” in 2021, has settled her lawsuit against Disney/Lucasfilm. An outspoken Christian who played Cara Dune, Carano… Read More
Culture
Jared Allen uses Hall of Fame speech to share faith: ‘put Christ first’ above all elseThe newest defensive lineman in the Pro Football Hall of Fame told a national audience last weekend his life will be a failure if he is remembered only for football,… Read More
Public Education
Chicago pulls crossing guards from private schoolsChicago Public Schools is cutting over 100 crossing guard positions, including 33 primarily serving private schools, in a move drawing scorn from community members who say it puts children at… Read More
Faith, Uncategorized
Watch: Former MMA fighter becomes Christian after waking from 45-day comaBen Askren, a former Mixed Martial Arts fighter, announced he became a Christian after waking up from 45 days in a coma. Askren, who said he passed away four times… Read More
Government
Trump: 2028 Olympics testing to prevent transgender competitors in women’s divisionPresident Donald Trump said athletes competing in the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles will face testing to prevent transgender participants from entering women’s events, notably including boxing. Read More
Government
Democrat group wants blue states to embrace new federal private school choice programDemocrats for Education Reform (DFER) is pushing the Democratic Party to accept a new private school choice program created by President Trump’s budget. The program offers scholarships for families to… Read More
Public Education
‘The monopoly is over’: Struggling public schools turn to consultants offering recruitment initiatives, New York Times reportsTo combat what the New York Times calls “an enrollment crisis,” several public-school districts are trying a novel approach – hiring consultants who get a bonus for every child they… Read More
Government
Trump admin bans transgender athletes from ‘extraordinary ability’ visasThe Trump administration has updated federal immigration policy to block male transgender athletes from receiving extraordinary ability visas to compete in women’s sports in the U.S. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration… Read More
Culture
Most cited, hyped climate study of 2024 called into question by researchersOne of the most highly cited climate papers from 2024 is under review by a leading science publication for problems found with its data. Even prior to publication, peer reviewers… Read More
Government
New Hampshire school choice program tops 10,000, will expand further next yearSchool choice participation has doubled in New Hampshire after lawmakers lifted income restrictions, and the program will expand further next year. The Granite State has 10,000 students enrolled in Education… Read More
Public Education
‘What’s next … a cook and a driver?’: Virginia district’s 6-figure job posting for superintendent bodyguard raises community ireA recent job posting for a bodyguard to protect a Virginia school superintendent caused the community to question the district’s priorities, even as it faces a $121 million budget deficit. Read More
Government
New Hampshire blocks transgender procedures for minors with new lawsIn what New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte said is an effort to “protect children,” the state is doubling down on restrictions on transgender procedures for minors. Ayotte last week signed… Read More