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House committee finds ‘no legitimate basis’ for FBI to investigate protesting parentsA House subcommittee report revealed the Biden administration inappropriately used “federal law-enforcement and counterterrorism resources” on parents who protested controversial local school policies. The report was issued as part of… Read More
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ACLU threatens to sue if Georgia Gov. Kemp signs bill protecting children from sex-change surgeries(The Center Square) – The Georgia Senate passed a modified version of a bill that would restrict certain surgical procedures on minors for gender dysphoria on Tuesday. The… Read More
Public Education
Youngkin appoints new superintendent of public instruction(The Center Square) – Tennessee’s Chief Academic Officer Lisa Coons has been appointed to serve as Virginia’s new superintendent of public instruction, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday. Coons, who… Read More
Public Education
Shooting at Denver East High School, no SROs on site, suspect found deadTwo adult faculty members were shot by a 17-year-old student in a Denver high school on Wednesday morning. The suspect, identified by police as Austin Lyle, was found dead in… Read More
Culture
Left-wing protesters disrupt mothers’ book launch, throw drinksBy disrupting a launch party for a conservative book at a New York restaurant, left-wing protesters ironically proved the book’s point, its authors say. The book, "Stolen Youth: How Radicals… Read More
Culture
Georgia House committee approves bill banning gender surgeries on children(The Center Square) – After more than an hour of sometimes contentious debate, the Georgia House Public Health Committee passed an amended bill on Tuesday that would restrict certain surgical… Read More
Culture
Tennessee Senate passes bill blocking abortion spending for local governments(The Center Square) – A bill to prevent local governments from using taxpayer funds on abortions or travel out of state to get abortions passed the Tennessee Senate. Read More
Public Education
Virginians to offer feedback on history standards(The Center Square) – The Virginia Board of Education this week is beginning a series of public hearings on the most recent draft of the state’s history and social… Read More
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Wisconsin meningitis vaccine mandate scuttled, Sen. Nass says parents keep power to decide(The Center Square) – As expected, Wisconsin lawmakers blocked a new meningitis vaccine requirement and ended the emergency power the state’s public health department had over the chickenpox. The Joint Committee… Read More
Christian Schools
California woman arrested for threatening violence against Christian schoolA California woman was arrested Thursday for allegedly making violent threats against a Christian school. The incident continues a troubling trend nationwide. Antioch resident Danielle Nye, 33, was arrested by… Read More
Public Education
Arizona bill banning critical race theory in schools goes to Hobbs’ desk(The Center Square) – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is considering a bill that would, as sponsors say, prevent schools from teaching critical race theory. Senate Republicans voted 16-14 to pass… Read More
Culture
California failed to report lost foster care children as missing(The Center Square) – What happens when foster care children go missing in California? Sometimes, the state follows federal guidelines and reports the child missing. Other times, the… Read More
Culture
Pro-LGBT Michigan bill fails to offer religious protectionsThe Michigan Senate approved a bill expanding civil rights to include sexual orientation and gender identity, potentially creating “impossible-to-resolve conflicts” for churches and other religious groups. “We strongly believe Michigan… Read More
Public Education
Nearly a dozen Nebraska high schools pranked with active shooter calls in one daySeveral high schools in Nebraska initiated lockdowns Thursday in response to “active shooter” calls received by the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP). Schools in Omaha, Fremont, Hastings, Columbus, Gering, Grand Island,… Read More
Culture
Tennessee bill would prevent government spending on abortions(The Center Square) – A bill to prevent local governments from spending taxpayer funds on abortions or travel out of state to get abortions passed a Tennessee Senate committee last… Read More
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Transgender athlete wins four consecutive races, smashes record(Daily Caller) – A 50 year-old Canadian transgender woman is racking up racing victories like nobody’s business, according to reports. Tiffany Newell , a 50 year-old… Read More
Public Education
Ohio Senate takes another step to remove power from state school board(The Center Square) – After failing late last year, a bill that would remove power from the Ohio Board of Education and the state superintendent is moving forward in the… Read More
Culture
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signs bill banning gender reassignment surgery for minors(Daily Caller) – Republican Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves joined several other states Tuesday by signing a bill to ban gender reassignment procedures for minors, he announced in a press conference. Read More
Public Education
Chicago’s powerful teachers’ union ditched Lightfoot for challenging it(Daily Caller) – The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) celebrated Democratic Chicago Mayor candidate Brandon Johnson on Tuesday after he defeated Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, an endorsement that could have… Read More
Public Education
Online attackers increasingly target school districts across the nationAt least 45 school districts and 44 colleges and were hit by ransomware attacks in 2022, according to a year-end report from internet security firm Emsisoft . The annual… Read More