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Cruz Says 2023 ‘Best Opportunity’ for Texas to Pass School Choice Program
Sen. Ted Cruz thinks it’s high time the Lone Star State start providing school choice to its residents. “I think this year is the best opportunity of your and my lifetime for the state legislature to pass a real and serious school choice program, to provide every child in Texas with hope and access to…Katrina Trinko -
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The Left’s Priesthood: How DEI Offices Weaponize Virginia Universities
Those of us who work in the capital city I refer to as “Mordor” have slim pickings on where to live, and I chose Virginia, which I consider to be the most conservative option. Little did I know, the Old Dominion ranks first in the nation for applying the Left’s most effective tool in weaponizing…Tyler O’Neil -
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Virginia Parents Sue After School Board Fails to Adopt Model Transgender Policies
Two parents filed a lawsuit against the Virginia Beach School Board this week for voting down proposed policies that pertain to keeping parents informed about their child’s identity. The state’s Department of Education released the model policies in July and claimed that this step would “safeguard parent’s rights.” The school board opted out of adopting the policies…Kate Anderson -
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Arizona State University’s Racially Biased Training Violates State Law, Watchdog Warns
Arizona State University officials appear to have violated state law by requiring staff to complete “racial equity” training, according to a new report by the Phoenix-based Goldwater Institute. Arizona has stringent laws against imposing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion—called DEI—in taxpayer-funded programs. These laws prohibit the use of taxpayer money for training sessions that…Tony Kinnett -
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Rep. Bob Good Proposes Defunding Colleges With Vax Mandates
The COVID-19 pandemic is over, but vaccine mandates imposed by colleges and universities are not. Now a Virginia congressman has introduced a bill to withhold federal funds from institutions of higher education that require vaccinations against the disease. President Joe Biden declared the pandemic over in ending the public health emergency May 11. Despite this,…Sara Garstka -
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Virginia Tech DEI Director’s Effort to Oppose Pro-Youngkin School Board Candidates May Have Crossed a Line
A diversity, equity, and inclusion officer at a leading university in southwestern Virginia may have violated her school's policy by using work email to forward a message slamming conservative school board candidates as "hateful" and urging readers to canvass for the candidates' opponents shortly before early voting begins. One school board member targeted in the…Tyler O’Neil -
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Progressives Hate School Choice Until It’s Time to Send Their Kids to School
Another week, another batch of teachers union officials lobbying against school choice while sending their own children to private schools. Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates and Illinois Education Association official Sean Denney send their kids to private schools while devoting their time to fighting against poorer parents’ rights to send their children to…Tony Kinnett -
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School District Can’t Punish Teachers Who Refuse to Lie to Parents About Their Children, Court Rules
A federal judge has blocked a Southern California school district from punishing teachers who notify parents about their child's purported gender transition in violation of district policy. One of the lawyers who represented the teachers claims the ruling provides a "framework" for striking down policies banning parental notification across the country. "It’s hard to overstate…Tyler O’Neil -
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Here’s Why the Left Is So Determined to Destroy the New College of Florida
The Biden administration is attempting to crush a small Florida liberal arts school for not being left-wing. The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights recently announced that it would launch an investigation into the New College of Florida. The school, which previously had been known for its liberal politics, is being transformed by Florida…Jarrett Stepman -
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3 Things Parents Should Know as Kids Head Back to School
As the fall season kicks off, parents across the country are searching for new notebooks, bigger backpacks, and maybe even better schools for their children at the start of the new academic year. Schools serve as crucial environments for teaching, discourse, and the imparting of values, and they are the arenas—second only to the home—that…Madison Marino Doan -
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‘School Choice for Me but Not for Thee’: New Report Reveals Backroom Deals Between Teachers Unions and Louisiana Schools
A new report published by the Pelican Institute, a Louisiana think tank, reveals a series of detrimental, hypocritical, and possibly illegal deals brokered between teachers unions and several public school systems—including clauses giving teachers who have kids school choice opportunities that other parents can’t access. Six Louisiana school systems and two New Orleans charter schools…Tony Kinnett -
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‘Double Standard’: Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Christian Athletic Club Ousted From California School District
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that a California school district violated the rights of a Christian athletics club by forcing it off campus. In 2019, the San Jose Unified School District derecognized the Fellowship for Christian Athletics after a teacher made complaints that the club was sharing its faith on campus, which included…Kate Anderson -
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The DEI Racket Transformed Our Colleges, Universities. But Tide Could Be Turning.
College campuses have been dominated by the Left for generations. That’s hardly news to anyone. But a recent news report sheds light on how higher education has been transformed from a general haven of left-wing ideology into an engine of radicalism and revolution in the name of DEI: diversity, equity, and inclusion. The lengthy report…Jarrett Stepman -
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College Lacrosse Coach Ousted From Position After Speaking Up Against Male Athletes Competing Against Women
Oberlin College’s head women’s lacrosse coach, Kim Russell, has been “reassigned” to a desk job after she spoke out against allowing biological men to compete in women’s sports, the Independent Women’s Forum reported. Russell shared a post on social media praising Emma Weyant as the “real winner” when Weyant placed second after transgender athlete Lia Thomas during…Lillian Tweten -
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PragerU Is Now in Schools. Teacher Unions Are Fuming.
For more than a decade, we at PragerU have been dedicated to helping America’s next generation live and think better by producing pro-America educational content that doesn’t just reach billions of people each and every year, but also changes hearts and changes minds. And now, with our recently announced partnerships with the states of Florida,…C.J. Pearson -
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Education Around the Country Looks Different This School Year. Here’s What Parents Need to Know.
Jennifer Wolverton has a plan for her child’s education: A great laptop, software programs for practicing writing and designing artwork, piano lessons, and art classes. She is also looking for education therapy sessions for help with ADHD and dysgraphia (difficulty writing by hand). But that’s just for ninth grade. She has plans for her student’s…Jonathan Butcher -
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Schools, Universities Bringing Back Mask Mandates, Shutdowns
Schools and universities around the U.S. are bringing back mask mandates and shutdowns as COVID-19 numbers rise, according to public records reviewed by the Daily Caller News Foundation. Runge Independent School District in Texas, Magoffin County Schools in Kentucky, Lee County School District in Kentucky, and Rosemary Hills Elementary School in Maryland are all reimplementing some form of COVID-19…Brandon Poulter -
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5th California School District Says Teachers Must Notify Parents If Kids Identify as Trans
Parental rights triumphed over the transgender agenda in the shadow of California’s capital overnight, as the state’s fifth school district adopted a policy requiring teachers to notify parents if their children begin to identify as a member of another sex. Parents burst into cheers as the Rocklin Unified School District board of trustees adopted the policy by a…Ben Johnson -
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California Mom Wins Settlement Against School District That Socially Transitioned Her Daughter
California mom Jessica Konen won a $100,000 settlement from her daughter’s school district, Spreckels Union School District, after Buena Vista Middle School had socially transitioned her 11-year-old daughter, Alicia, without her knowledge or consent. The school district still refuses to admit that it’s at fault. Many are calling this a landmark case, saying it will make…Kathy Athearn -
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Parents’ Nightmare Shows It Matters How States Implement School Choice
Editor's note: This article has been corrected to reflect that we were not able to reach Christine Accurso prior to publication. (We reached out to Ms. Accurso's former place of work and a phone number provided to us.) At the end of this article, we have added Ms. Accurso's full response. This article has also…Tony Kinnett