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K-12 Education Systems Hit With $225 Million Fraud Allegations
A coalition of state financial officers says it uncovered roughly $225 million in alleged fraud in American schools over the past six years, identifying nearly 90 cases involving embezzlement, fake invoices, inflated enrollment, bid-rigging, and kickbacks. As reflected in the new report from the State Financial Officers Foundation and Open the Books, investigators reviewed every… -
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Communism, the Bible, and Personal Financial Literacy to Be Taught in Texas Schools
The Texas State Board of Education passed new measures, which were endorsed by Heritage Action, for K-8 schools that reaffirm the teachings of American history, Western values, Christianity, personal financial literacy, and the downsides of communism. The measures, which include teaching stories referenced in the Bible, will clearly paint the picture of America’s founding history… -
opinion
Report Shows Mass Failure in NYC Schools as Spending Keeps Soaring Under Mamdani
New York City, like so many other big, blue cities, serves as an excellent model for how spending overwhelming amounts of taxpayer money can get so much less than underwhelming results. A recent report created a damning picture of New York City public schools as mass factories of educational failure. New York Success Academy, a… -
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The Mountain States Policy Center: Teaching Liberty Through Competition
On May 2, 2026, teams from Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming came together at the Idaho State Capitol to battle for the “We the Students: Mountain West Civics Cup.” The event was a regional high school competition aimed at engaging students in the study of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Mountain States Policy Center staged the event with the help of a $50,000 grant from… -
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Bringing 1776 to Life: Harlan Institute Recognized for Revolutionary Civic Education Program
Imagine debating whether the American Colonies should break free from England as the Founding Fathers did in the shadow of the actual Declaration of Independence. Some high schoolers didn’t have to imagine, thanks to a grant from The Heritage Foundation. The Harlan Institute was awarded an America’s 250th Innovation Prize, a program supporting creative projects that educate Americans about the nation’s founding principles, strengthen civic… -
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One Small Step for School Choice
When the One Big Beautiful Bill Act came up for a vote on the Senate floor on July 1 of last year, 50 senators voted for it, and 50 senators voted against it. Vice President JD Vance had to cast the tie-breaking vote in that chamber—so the bill could go back to the House for… -
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Gov. Shapiro Abandoning 30,000 Children as PA Democrats Push to Strip School Choice
Pennsylvania Democrats rushed anti-school choice legislation Tuesday, bypassing regular order and sneaking up on Republicans. They aim to strip 30,000 children of educational scholarships, pocket the children’s scholarship money, and cut public charter school funding by $500 million. Democrat Gov. Josh Shapiro was elected in part because of his promise to return educational choice to… -
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Ed Department Transfers More Key Responsibilities in Next Moves to Dismantle Agency
The Department of Education is transferring two of its key responsibilities to other parts of the executive branch, marking the administration’s latest effort to wind down the agency’s operations. The agency is moving its Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services to the Department of Health and Human Services. OSER staff will work with HHS… -
opinion
The Academic Achievement Gap Is a Knowledge Gap
Children of married parents with high education levels are more likely to be healthy and succeed in school and life than their peers. Children from these families are also more likely to live above the poverty line and benefit from extracurricular activities such as music lessons, sports, and summer camp. These activities offer students prized… -
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Fairfax Schools’ Pricey Legal Advice Disguised as ‘Independent Investigation’
Earlier this year, 13 girls attending Fairfax High School told school administrators that Israel Flores Ortiz, a 19-year-old illegal immigrant from El Salvador attending the school as a junior, groped their genitals in the hallway as they were transitioning between classes. In April, Ortiz was sentenced to 360 days in jail for multiple counts of… -
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Parents Must Remain Vigilant Against the Ideological Colonization of Libraries
America’s culture war is still being fought, and New York is the latest flare-up. The state’s lawmakers recently introduced legislation that replaces the terms “father” and “mother” from state child custody laws, using gender-neutral language like “gestating parent” instead. The lesson for American parents? Remain vigilant. This isn’t a left-versus-right issue; it is the commonsense crowd—a strong… -
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Harris Sounds Alarm, Feds Launch Title IX Probe Into North Carolina Schools
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Department of Education has launched an investigation into a North Carolina public school district as officials continue to allow biological men in women’s restrooms, violating presidential executive orders and Title IX. Rep. Mark Harris, R-N.C., called the violations “deeply disturbing” and thanked the secretary of the department for “quick action.”… -
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What Every Graduate Should Aim For
Many of today’s graduates are about to make the same mistake Matthew Emmons made during the 2004 Olympics. It’s commencement season for high school and college seniors. The future may be unknown, but graduates know what they want in their future—money. A 2025 poll by Harvard Political Review asked young Americans to identify their important… -
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Trump Admin Slashes Burdensome Regulations for State Education Reform
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Department of Education is slashing federal regulations that could hinder states from improving their schools, the administration’s latest move in its dismantling of the agency and its effort to return education policy to the states. The Education Department has approved Education Flexibility applications for the states of Florida and Illinois,… -
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California School District Spends $300K to Partner With LGBTQ Center
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—A California school district spent $300,000 to partner with an LGBTQ+ center that provides “affirming programs, resources, and community care” to minors ages 12 and up. Pomona Unified School District in Pomona, California, signed a memorandum of understanding for the 2024-2025 school year for a “mentoring program” with Pomona Valley Pride. … -
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The Perfect Children’s Book for America 250
As our nation marks the 250th anniversary of its independence, we are offered many occasions to commemorate, debate, and reassess. What “The American Book of Fables,” written by Matthew Mehan and illustrated by John Folley, offers is something different and more lasting: the chance to remember and to love. Not with passing sweetness, but with the… -
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Fairfax County’s Political Ecosystem Protects Illegal Immigrants at the Expense of All Others
Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice launched a federal civil rights investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano over allegations that his office gave preferential treatment to illegal immigrants accused of serious crimes. This Thursday, mere days after that announcement, Descano—who has received more than $650,000 from George Soros-backed PACs and affiliated groups—is… -
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Fairfax Schools’ Response to Financial Scandal: Denial, Deflection, and Spin
Fairfax County Public Schools’ superintendent, Michelle Reid, refuses to let facts get in the way of her finely tuned narrative. Last Friday afternoon, as the public was growing increasingly aware that district leaders are shuffling resources from classrooms to administrative bloat, she sent an email to the district’s employees, assuring them that FCPS remains a… -
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When Educational Institutions Drift, Build New Ones
Recently, comedian Rob Schneider posted on X: “I would like to start a CONSERVATIVE TEACHERS UNION as an alternative to the WOKE EMOTIONAL LUNATICS in the @NEA Teacher’s Communist Union…” While those are not the words I would have used, the underlying point resonates: Many educators and parents feel that the nation’s largest teachers unions… -
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The Hidden Health Hazard Behind America’s Fertility Crisis
America’s fertility rate has hit a new record low of 1.57 in 2025, well below replacement rate. It’s been on this steep downward trajectory since 2007. The MAHA movement has recently brought much-needed attention to America’s fertility crisis, with Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy calling it a “national security threat.” MAHA…
