January 2026 — Ed Reporter Monthly Email Edition
Table of Contents ‘Critical Literacy’ Commands Feelings, Not Comprehension Growth of Charters Adds to Public School Chaos Iowa First to Take Federal ‘Education to the States Waiver’ One…
Category: Education
What’s the Purpose of Public Schools?
**Previously Recorded by Phyllis Schlafly** Most Americans think that the purpose of public schools is to educate all citizens with basic knowledge and skills so they can meet…
We Must Decentralize Education
The idea of what education is truly for has been debated for centuries. In the 17th century, English poet John Milton described education as a way to “repair…
Christian Colleges Are Closing
Last year, several Christian colleges announced major changes or closures, highlighting the serious challenges that face not only small Christian schools but all of higher education in America.…
Ten Commandments Coming Back to Public Schools
Featured photo by Office of the Attorney General of Texas. Public Domain. A lively oral argument filled the en banc courtroom of the U.S. Court of Appeals for…
Federal Law Should Protect Parents’ Rights
Photo by Vidal Balielo Jr. **Previously Recorded by Phyllis Schlafly** Public schools have been taking over many responsibilities traditionally in the domain of parents such as providing meals,…
Warning to School Boards: You’re Next
A recent article in our Education Reporter highlighted many concerning reactions to the election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City. His victory carries many broad…
Revisionist History Alive & Well in U.S. Schools
Photo by Jim. CC BY-SA 2.0 Schools across the United States are once again at the center of a debate over how history and civics are taught. A…
How Celebrities Hijacked American Culture
Photo by Ekaterina Belinskaya. **Previously Recorded by Phyllis Schlafly** What do these people have in common: Walter Duranty, Herbert Matthews, Margaret Mead, Alfred Kinsey, Rachel Carson, Charles Darwin,…
Stopping the Seduction of Socialism
One of the most striking trends of the last few election cycles is that many younger Americans are embracing socialist ideas — not just as a policy preference,…