Teacher Shortages, Lowering Teacher Licensing Standards, and Diversity
States across America are experiencing teacher shortages. In response, some states have lowered their teacher licensing standards, hoping to widen the pool from which they find qualified candidates. This case…
W.L. Chenery Middle School promotes GLSEN’s “National Day of Silence” for students in support of LGBTQ activism
In an April 9, 2023, newsletter for parents at W.L. Chenery Middle School, the school promoted GLSEN’s “Day of Silence” taking place on April 14. The newsletter explains: “Our GSA…
DAILY CALLER: Biden Admin Opens Investigation Into School District That Allegedly Created Race-Based Student Groups
The Department of Education Office of Civil Rights (OCR) opened an investigation into a Vermont school district that allegedly created race-based student groups, according to a Friday letter obtained by…
Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation has a gender support plan specifically for transgender students with parents who do not know about their children’s gender identity
Parents Defending Education submitted a public records request to the Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation requesting any guidance on transgender issues or gender support plans used for students. PDE received two gender…
Boise School District board member claims he will defile Governor Brad Little’s grave over decision to ban medical interventions for minors to change their gender
On April 4, 2023, Idaho passed a new law banning medical interventions like puberty blockers, cross sex hormones and surgery for minors who believe themselves to…
Groups pushing Restorative Justice in Schools
(This is a preliminary list of groups currently pushing restorative justice/progressive discipline in K-12 schools. We will add to it as we learn more.) American Federation…
‘Gold Star For TJ’: Prestigious High School Will Now Mark ‘Honors’ Courses On Transcripts After Pushback
A prestigious high school will now be marking honors courses on students’ official transcripts used for college admissions after an education organization revealed the school was failing to do so,…
Discipline in Schools 101
Updates on Discipline in Schools: As of 2025, Executive Order 14280—Reinstating Common Sense School Discipline Policies has been released and states: “Section 1. Purpose and Policy. The Federal…
Howard County Public School System encourages teachers to use Black Lives Matter lesson materials to teach students; lessons include a focus on disrupting the nuclear family and transgender issues
On February 10, 2023, the Howard County Public School System published an article from the superintendent promoting the district participating in “Black Lives Matter at…