Government
Colorado’s universal preschool program fails to address potential pitfallsBased on recent studies that suggest pre-K programs can cause long-term harm, the jubilation over Colorado’s new universal preschool law may be premature. The state’s governor, Jared Polis,… Read More
Christian Schools, Homeschools
KC-based nonprofit plans to help full-time working parents with homeschoolRhonda McAfee thought her homeschool journey had ended when the last of her three children completed high school. "When my youngest son graduated, I thought I was finished," the Olathe,… Read More
Culture, Government, Homeschools
It was once criminal ‘subterfuge’: Previous generations discuss early history of KC-area homeschoolingSome 40 years after they made history, several families in the Kansas City area are publicly sharing their memories of homeschooling before its legal status was recognized. Three moms explained… Read More
Culture
St. Patrick: The Christian legacy behind the legendAs an immigrant to the United States, I had never heard of St. Patrick's Day until my music teacher told me she was wearing green in his honor. I shrugged… Read More
Culture
A race to the bottom? CDC lowers expectations for child development, raising new questions for parentsThe CDC has changed its list of children’s developmental milestones for infants and young children, marking the first update of its kind since 2004. The move has generally been… Read More