Photo by Gage Skidmore. CC BY-SA 2.0. In a recent video message, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon reminded public school teachers of an important legal right. Under the 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME, public … [Read more...] about McMahon to Teachers: You Don’t Have to Pay Union Dues
The Bible Belongs in Public School Readings
Featured Photo by Samantha Sophia on Unsplash. A strong education includes reading from the greatest works of all time. A full understanding of history requires knowledge of the books that influenced leaders, thinkers, and decision-makers. The … [Read more...] about The Bible Belongs in Public School Readings
The Deliberate Dumbing Down of America
As the fight to reform American education institutions continues to simmer, it’s always helpful to draw on the great wisdom and experience of the great reformers who have gone before us. Earlier this year, our Education Reporter chose to highlight … [Read more...] about The Deliberate Dumbing Down of America
Schools Force Kids to Protest ICE
Photo by Fibonacci Blue. CC BY 4.0. One growing concern for many parents across the country is the increasing role of schools in encouraging political activism among students—particularly activism directed against federal immigration … [Read more...] about Schools Force Kids to Protest ICE
March 2026 — Ed Reporter Monthly Email Edition
Table of Contents High Court Rules Against Schools Pushing Transgender Secrecy States Attempt to Force J6 Propaganda in Public Schools More on the Rebirth of Phonics & the ‘Mississippi Miracle’ Mallard Reader Books Flyer 2025 by Jay Payleitner, … [Read more...] about March 2026 — Ed Reporter Monthly Email Edition
Texas A&M Ditches ‘Gender Studies’ Program
Photo by Zabdiel Gonzalez on Unsplash On January 30, Texas A&M University announced it will eliminate its women’s and gender studies degree program. This phaseout is set to occur over several semesters, allowing current students to … [Read more...] about Texas A&M Ditches ‘Gender Studies’ Program
One Word Could Let Missouri Students Leave Unsafe Schools
Photo by Steve Shook. CC BY 2.0. Federal law under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) guarantees families the right to remove their children from schools that are considered “dangerous.” This mechanism is called the “Unsafe School Choice … [Read more...] about One Word Could Let Missouri Students Leave Unsafe Schools
Growth of Charters Adds to Public School Chaos
The rapid growth of charter schools is adding new layers of uncertainty to an already struggling public education system. Critics of charter schools claim that this expansion is a coordinated effort to weaken or even replace traditional public … [Read more...] about Growth of Charters Adds to Public School Chaos
‘Critical Literacy’ Commands Feelings, Not Comprehension
Photo by Yan Krukau. The growing use of what’s called “critical literacy” in schools represents a major shift away from teaching children how to truly read and understand text. This nice-sounding phrase is a move away from traditional … [Read more...] about ‘Critical Literacy’ Commands Feelings, Not Comprehension
February 2026 — Ed Reporter Monthly Email Edition
Table of Contents Western Civ Fades into Fantasy McMahon to Teachers: You Don’t Have to Pay Union Dues Schools Force Kids to Protest ICE Mallard Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can’t be Fused with Christianity Education Briefs Elementary teacher who … [Read more...] about February 2026 — Ed Reporter Monthly Email Edition
