Culture
Sen. Kapenga presses state superintendent for CRT webinar for teachers(The Center Square) – There are new questions for Wisconsin’s state superintendent of schools about critical race theory, politics and a webinar for teachers in the state. Sen. Chris Kapenga,… Read More
Culture
Court has voted to overturn Roe, according to draft opinion published by Politico(SCOTUSblog) – The Supreme Court has voted to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey , according to a copy of an apparent draft opinion obtained by… Read More
Culture, Public Education
‘Insanity,’ ‘dangerous’: New puberty guidebook for ages 9-13 promotes gender fluidityThe American Academy of Pediatrics published a new puberty guide last month that explicitly normalizes transgender notions – including that “girls” can have erections. “You-ology: A Puberty Guide for Every… Read More
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She’s a mom, Sunday school teacher – and prominent religious freedom attorney(Religion Unplugged) – As the Fairfax Church of Christ stood to sing “From The Inside Out” on a recent Sunday, Lori Windham stepped forward to interpret the… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Satanic Temple sues elementary school for not allowing after-school Satan club(Religion Unplugged) – The Satanic Temple has filed a civil lawsuit against a Pennsylvania elementary school after the school turned down a request to form an after-school Satan Club. Read More
Culture, Public Education
Can a high school coach pray at the 50-yard line? 5 key takeaways from high court arguments(Religion Unplugged) – The case of Joseph Kennedy, a Bremerton, Washington, high school football coach who wants to kneel and pray at the 50-yard line, made it to… Read More
Culture
Unanimous U.S. Supreme Court delivers huge win for religious expression and free speechThe religious in America are no longer second-class citizens in the public square. That’s the impact of a remarkable unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruling Monday that held the city… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Parents suing school after children were encouraged to explore their gender identity and keep it from their parentsFour Massachusetts parents claim middle school staff encouraged their children to make a gender transition and keep it from their parents. The suit against the Ludlow School Committee was… Read More
Culture, Government
Kansas House fails to override Democrat Gov. Laura Kelly’s vetoes of bills for fairness in women’s sports and parents’ rightsThe Kansas House failed Thursday to override the governor’s veto of a bill protecting women’s sports and another establishing a parents’ bill of rights. The state Senate had successfully voted… Read More
Culture
Florida recommends against Biden administration guidance on gender modification(The Center Square) – The Florida Department of Public Health has issued a guidance in response and opposition to guidance released by the Biden administration related to gender modification treatment… Read More
Culture
High school football coach who prayed at midfield gets warm reception from some justices(SCOTUSblog) – During nearly two hours of oral argument on Monday, a majority of the Supreme Court appeared sympathetic to a high school football coach who sued his school district after… Read More
Culture, Government, Public Education
Parents, local education officials push back against Illinois’ public school policies(The Center Square) – In what could be a top issue in the November election, parents of school children and local education officials are voicing their concerns over how their… Read More
Culture
In the case of the praying football coach, both sides invoke religious freedom(SCOTUSblog) – Joseph Kennedy had never coached football when Bremerton High School, a public school near Seattle, Washington, hired him in 2008. He was too small to play in high… Read More
Culture
Will more Americans turn agnostic on the gospel of Disney?(Religion Unplugged) – Mickey Mouse finds himself squarely in the crosshairs of the culture wars and the dangerous position may cause more Americans to abandon faith in Disney. Read More
Culture
Parents’ Bill of Rights proposed by North Carolina policy group(The Center Square) – A North Carolina think tank is proposing a Parents' Bill of Rights to give parents more authority in their children's education. The proposal… Read More
Culture
‘After School Satan Club’ soundly rejected by Pennsylvania district, but court battle may lie aheadA proposed “After School Satan Club” was overwhelmingly rejected by a Pennsylvania school district Tuesday following a board of education meeting attended by hundreds of concerned citizens. The Northern York… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Parents question continued masking in Hawaii schools(The Center Square) – A decision by the interim superintendent for the Hawaii State Department of Education to continue masking in Hawaii schools until the end of the year… Read More
Culture, Government
Independent Women’s Forum launches Education Freedom CenterThe respected Independent Women’s Forum has launched a new “Education Freedom Center” to advance school choice and inform and empower parents about issues related to education. The center, launched earlier… Read More
Culture
Masterson vows override efforts on Kansas Parents’ Bill of Rights, fairness(The Sentinel) – Senate President Ty Masterson criticized Gov. Laura Kelly’s vetoes of the Parents’ Bill of Rights, Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, and a bill requiring able-bodied adults without… Read More
Culture
“Alabama common sense” – governor signs two bills to protect children from radical gender agenda in schoolsChildren in Alabama schools will be using bathrooms and locker rooms that align with their biological sex, and state employees and school officials are forbidden from providing students gender-altering therapies. Read More