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Faith Perkins

Faith Perkins is a staff writer for The Heartlander. She graduated from Missouri Western State University with a bachelors in convergent journalism.

Christian Schools
‘I am so grateful I could go to a private Christian school.’ Valedictorians talk about the impact of their faith-based education, future plans 

Unique educational and extra-curricular offerings, strong Christian relationships, and an emphasis on faith are among the most impactful qualities of a Christian education, say three students who graduated at the… Read More

July 18, 2023
Public Education
A Tennessee public school district is giving students credit for religious courses

A Tennessee public school district has approved a policy allowing high school students to receive graduation credit for religious classes taken outside of school. The board of Knox County Schools… Read More

July 17, 2023
Gender Identity, Uncategorized
North Carolina governor vetoes three bills intended to protect parents’ rights and minors; Legislature may override

The North Carolina governor vetoed three bills pertaining to parental rights and gender-altering procedures last week while the Legislature prepares to vote on possible overrides this week. Gov. Roy Cooper… Read More

July 11, 2023
Courts
Senator warns defiant college presidents not to flout Supreme Court affirmative action ruling  

An Ohio senator has forewarned 10 university presidents who “expressed open hostility” to the Supreme Court’s striking down of affirmative action to not try circumventing the ruling. The Supreme… Read More

July 7, 2023
Public Education
New Oklahoma laws take effect, marking significant change to public schools

More than 50 new Oklahoma state laws took effect July 1, including changes to public schools’ safety and security. Under Senate Bill 100, over 2,000 school… Read More

July 6, 2023