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Louise Secker

Louise Secker is a staff writer for The Heartlander. She has worked in nonprofit fundraising and marketing for more than 20 years and served on a number of boards and committees related to health,…

Public Education
Debate over in-person learning concerns parents, politicians, educators

With the surge of the milder Omicron variant affecting the country this week, many large school districts across the nation remained closed after the holiday break. Schools either canceled classes… Read More

January 7, 2022
Christian Schools
Lucas Christian Academy fights city to get lights for homecoming

Lucas Christian Academy, located outside Dallas, has a 6-man football team that went undefeated in the regular season. Football games are a source of school spirit and community for its… Read More

December 22, 2021
Christian Schools
Bethel Christian Academy wins Maryland discrimination case

A federal judge has ruled in favor of a Maryland Christian school that was denied access to a state voucher program based on its biblical views on marriage and gender… Read More

December 17, 2021
Government
Religious freedom proponents push back on Build Back Better Act childcare language

In late October President Joe Biden announced the framework for his “Build Back Better” legislation, which would cost taxpayers close to $5 trillion over the next decade. The bill, which… Read More

December 15, 2021
Government
US Supreme Court hears arguments in case of public funding for Christian education

A Supreme Court case centered around the use of taxpayer funding for private Christian schools is being heard this week. Today the Court will hear oral arguments in the case… Read More

December 8, 2021