Education
Kansas mom finds joy-of-sex book for kids in her public library, which refuses to move it from children’s sectionAddie Thompson and her 4-year-old son were scanning their local public library’s children’s section for a book on airplanes. What the young mother found on the shelf right… Read More
Education
‘Grow’ event builds community among KC-area homeschool momsAn evening just to meet other moms, get encouragement, and enjoy dinner without any cleanup? It may not sound like much, but Tuesday’s “Grow: Back To Homeschool” event was… Read More
Local News
School board turns tail, votes to permit satanic clothing a week after banning itA school board that only a week ago chose to prohibit satanic clothing in schools voted Friday to do the opposite and permit… Read More
Education
Schools encouraged to spy on parents concerned about privacy in Zuckerberg-funded K-12 learning platformA digital education platform funded by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative told schools using its services to monitor parents’ online activity for signs of opposition after some expressed privacy concerns. Summit… Read More
Inflation
Americans feeling pain of inflation as they begin back-to-school shopping(The Center Square) – Inflation has soared in the past year, and parents are feeling the difference as they start back-to-school shopping this year. A new Morning Consult … Read More
Education
National poll: confidence in public schools is crumblingA national poll shows that confidence in America’s public schools is near an all-time low across political affiliations. In Gallup’s annual survey assessing public confidence in national institutions, just 28% of… Read More
Local News
86th Ozark Empire Fair kicks off this weekSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The 86th Ozark Empire Fair is slated to kick off this Thursday in Springfield at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. The fair was initially held in 1937 and… Read More
Education
Exclusive: Lawmakers to address school choice and transparency laws at upcoming meeting(The Center Square) – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) will hold its annual meeting this week, where lawmakers and policy leaders will address education bills focused on parental rights… Read More
National
Florida, Texas allocate record funding for programs supporting adoptive, foster families, expectant mothers(The Center Square) – As Michigan’s Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed funds for adoption, describing the funding as anti-choice, the Republican governors of Florida and Texas have allocated a record… Read More
State Government
Marshfield School District moving to four-day weeksMARSHFIELD, Mo. – After much deliberation and debate, the Marshfield School Board has voted to adopt a four-day school week amid shortages of teachers, substitutes, staff and bus… Read More
Local News, Uncategorized
Small Business Spotlight: Harris family opens a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and dance studio in Kimberling CityKIMBERLING CITY, Mo. – Kimberling City has two new options for both children and adult activities in Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Jaydie Leigh Dance, each of which… Read More
National, State Government
Press Release: Herzog Foundation Announces More Than $2.7 Million in Grants to Six Christian SchoolsSMITHVILLE, Mo. – The Herzog Foundation is proud to announce $2,758,000 in grants to propel the growth and increase enrollment in six Christian schools in Missouri, Kansas, and Tennessee. Across… Read More