Nebraska Joins Federal School Choice Tax Credit Program
Nebraska Governor Jim Piren (R) signed an executive order on Monday declaring that the state will participate in a federal tax credit program for scholarships. This program was established through a significant bill passed earlier in the summer. While at St. Teresa Catholic School in Lincoln, amidst students, parents, and state legislators, Piren expressed that […]
Virginia’s Transgender School Issue Might Offer Republicans an Unexpected Opportunity
Virginia Election Insights It’s been over a month since the Virginia election, and things are getting a bit more intriguing. A recent A2 poll indicates that Republican lieutenant governor Winsome Sears is just three points behind former Democrat Abigail Spanberger in the governor race. Meanwhile, an older CO/efficient poll showed a six-point drop, and Onmessage, […]
California girls’ Title IX discrimination lawsuit moves forward against school district
California Trans Athlete Lawsuit Partially Survives Dismissal A lawsuit initiated by two high school girls’ athletes related to a controversy involving transgender athletes in California has, at least in part, progressed past a dismissal attempt. Taylor Sterling and Caitlin Slavin, who run cross-country at Martin Luther King High School in Riverside, California, filed their lawsuit […]
Former San Jose State volleyball coach files lawsuit against the school after losing her position in the transgender athlete controversy
Former Coach Alleges Retaliation Over Title IX Complaint A former assistant women’s volleyball coach from San Jose State University is claiming she was terminated for filing a Title IX complaint concerning the team’s transgender players. This allegation comes from a recent lawsuit. Melissa Batty-Smoose asserts that she was initially suspended late last year, and her […]
Amusement ride accident occurs at California high school
Carnival Ride Malfunction at California High School Event A carnival ride in California experienced a malfunction during a high school event, resulting in one of the carriages falling to the ground. The ride, known as “The Zipper,” was a part of the festivities at Our Lady Conaty of Loretto High School in Los Angeles. According […]
Gen Z revives Y2K-style trick to push back against school phone restrictions
Students Find Creative Ways to Communicate Amid Phone Ban Students are coming together against the recent mobile phone ban—truly in their own millennial style. In response to restrictions on phones, Gen Z is using Google Docs on their laptops to communicate, rather than sticking to traditional text messaging. This clever workaround comes shortly after 18 […]
Federal judge finds Idaho charter school breached church’s First Amendment rights
Federal Court Sides with Church Over Charter School Lease Dispute A federal judge in Idaho recently determined that a public charter school infringed on a church’s rights by canceling a lease that permitted the church to hold Sunday services in the school’s gymnasium. This ruling by U.S. District Judge David Nye stems from a dispute […]
Des Moines school board approves Roberts’ resignation due to work authorization problems
Des Moines Public Schools Accepts Principal’s Resignation The Des Moines Public Schools board has accepted the resignation of Principal Ian Roberts. This decision follows revelations from both state and federal authorities regarding his lack of a valid Iowa license and a permit to work in the United States. During a board meeting on Tuesday night, […]
Former SJSU volleyball player speaks out about lawsuit against the school following transgender controversy
Volleyball Coach Files Lawsuit After Suspension Melissa Bati Smooth, formerly an assistant women’s volleyball coach at San Jose State University, is taking legal action following her suspension. This came just days after she filed a Title IX complaint against the university and a transgender player, Blair Fleming. The timing of the suspension was particularly notable, […]
22-year-old from Minnesota pretended to be a teenager to join high school and participate in the football team
A 22-year-old man is reportedly facing charges for using a fake identity to enroll in a Minnesota high school and join the soccer team. Kelvin Lubuke was taken into custody on Sunday after officials at White Bear Lake High School discovered that he allegedly submitted fraudulent documents to register as a senior player. In a […]