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May 1, 2023

Norfolk Virginia school board considering explicit sex-ed program by Planned Parenthood

The City of Norfolk Public School Board is considering a new sex-ed curriculum developed by Planned Parenthood that some parents say is too explicit.

April 12, 2023

Contractor installs bulletproof shelters at Alabama elementary school: 'I want it in every classroom'

An elementary school in Alabama is using bulletproof safe rooms to protect students in the event an active shooter attacks the school.

April 8, 2023

Home-school forest group enrollment soars as parents escape ‘one size fits all’ public schools, founders say

Two home-schooling moms started a forest school that would allow home-based education families to form a community and their kids to learn in nature.

March 21, 2023

House Judiciary report: 'No legitimate basis' for Biden admin to target parents at school board meetings

Documents show the Biden administration had “no legitimate basis” for the use of law enforcement and counterterrorism resources on school board-related threats.

February 17, 2023

School choice gives parents the power to break teachers unions' chokeholds on students: Corey DeAngelis

School choice advocate Corey DeAngelis said teachers unions aim to maintain power over people's kids by fighting against letting families have educational options.

February 2, 2023

New Jersey middle school removes rainbow-themed signs after parents complain of favoritism

A middle school in New Jersey will be replacing its rainbow-themed "safe zone" signs with ones that feature the school's mascot following complaints from parents of students.

December 13, 2022

Mother who pulled kids from public school over woke curriculum says home-schooling produces 'amazing' results

A Texas mother of four shared her experience home-schooling three of her kids for the first time and the huge academic advancements they made in reading.

November 3, 2022

Low morale, pay leads to AZ teacher shortage, schools respond with 'team-teaching' model

AZ schools created a team-teaching model in order to combat declining enrollment and teacher shortages. This model gives teachers more control and the kids are able to learn together.

October 27, 2022

Kids need prayers! These faithful devotions may help bless our children

Plenty of prayers and devotions exist for parents and caregivers to draw on when they need them most — especially as they continue to guide their children through the school year. Here are four.

October 13, 2022

Halloween outrage: Parents speak up after Pennsylvania school district cancels kids' outdoor costume parades

The Lower Merion School District in Pennsylvania announced it's canceling outdoor Halloween parades — but children are still welcome to wear Halloween costumes. Parents speak out.