World
Over 200 killed, 3,000 made homeless in attack on Christians in NigeriaIslamist Fulani militants killed over 200 Christians in the central Nigerian state of Benue on June 14, marking the most extensive attack yet by the terror group. Vatican News reported… Read More
Public Education
Education reform will fail without tackling ‘bloated’ National Education Association, warns teacherDespite praise for the Trump administration’s goal to dismantle the Department of Education, at least one analyst is warning a more powerful adversary to educational reform… Read More
Public Education
School choice critics ignore inequality ‘baked into’ public schools, expert saysThe common claim that popular school choice programs will exacerbate inequality fails to account for the inequality already “baked into the government school system.” That is according to Dr. Corey… Read More
World
UK House of Commons votes to legalize assisted suicideThe UK House of Commons narrowly voted to approve a measure legalizing assisted suicide Friday afternoon, BBC reports. In a free vote – where MPs weren’t… Read More
Government
DeSantis expected to sign bill allowing charters to share public school facilitiesFlorida’s leadership in educational freedom took another step forward this week when lawmakers passed a bill allowing charter schools to “co-locate” inside traditional public school buildings. Republicans advanced the measure… Read More
Public Education
Denver Public Schools pauses school closures despite predicted enrollment dropsEven with an anticipated 6,000 fewer children by 2029 – an 8% decrease in the number of students – Denver Public Schools (DPS) has voted to stop school closures for… Read More
Christian Schools
Inaugural pro-life award recognizes Ohio Christian school’s dedication to the sanctity of lifeA Christian school in Ohio has received a new pro-life award for integrating pro-life values into its curriculum. Calvary Christian School in Bellefontaine, Ohio, about 45 miles northwest of Columbus,… Read More
Public Education
California school board tables discussion on Constitution Day celebrationA Southern California school board had to weigh the idea of formally recognizing Constitution Day before opting to table the idea. Christine Schmidt, a Murrieta Valley Unified School District Board… Read More
Courts
Company supporting women’s sports sues Colorado for stifling free speech with ‘gender expression’ requirementsXX-XY Athletics sports apparel company has filed a lawsuit to nullify Colorado’s transgender anti-discrimination law for its infringement on free speech. In May, Colorado updated its anti-discrimination code to protect… Read More
Politics
‘School choice is not the enemy,’ says Charter advocate in Juneteenth messageTrue freedom must include the freedom to choose a quality education, says New York charter school advocate Dr. Paul Miller. In a Juneteenth-themed op-ed… Read More
Government
Watch: Oregon Legislature hosts drag show for JuneteenthThe Oregon House hosted a drag show to celebrate a resolution honoring black drag history, featuring two male dancers who gyrated and danced before lawmakers. “Yes this is real…”… Read More
Culture
Watch: Actress admits she’s more conservative after having a childActress and comedian Whitney Cummings says she shifted from being “a very liberal person” to someone who has “conservative” thoughts after becoming a mother. The 2 Broke Girls co-creator told… Read More
World
UK House of Commons votes to decriminalize late-term abortions in England, WalesThe United Kingdom took a big step toward decriminalizing abortion up until birth in England and Wales this week. The House of Commons voted 379-137… Read More
Culture
Clayton Kershaw makes bold statement for God at Dodgers’ Pride NightOne of Major League Baseball’s top pitchers took a bold stance for his faith during his team’s Pride Night celebration over the weekend, adding a Bible verse to his rainbow-themed… Read More
Courts
Tennessee AG sues US Dept. of Ed. over race-based grant programTennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) contending its Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) grant program is unconstitutional and… Read More
Culture
Watch: Stanley Cup star gives all glory to God after winning second-straight titleFlorida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky gave all glory to God after winning his second-straight Stanley Cup. “I want to say, glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to… Read More
Government
Watch: President Trump salutes massive American flag raised for first time at White HousePresident Donald Trump’s vision for a massive American flag at the White House was realized on Wednesday, as workers hoisted Old Glory on a newly installed pole and the president… Read More
Culture
Exclusive: Roommate says financial woes, mental health – not politics – drove Minnesota shooting suspect to violenceThe friend and part-time roommate of Vance Boelter, who allegedly killed a Minnesota state legislator and his wife and wounded two others, says Boelter’s actions couldn’t have been motivated by… Read More
Culture
Males take 9 girls’ sports titles in 5 states this yearAt least nine state titles across five states in girls’ interscholastic sports were taken by boys this year. The victories came in Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, California and Washington – states… Read More
Culture
School choice states top latest ‘Parent Power!’ rankingsStates with school choice lead an annual measure of the freedom parents have to find the right school for their children. The Parent Power! Index, published… Read More