‘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…
Category: Education
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…
Ten Commandments Coming Back to Public Schools — February 2026
Ten Commandments Coming Back to Public Schools A lively oral argument filled the en banc courtroom of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on…
America’s Greatest Danger is Itself
Photo by United States Congress. Public Domain. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch is delivering a stark warning about the state of the nation: the greatest danger America faces…
Homeschooling Boom Continues
Across America, homeschooling isn’t fading — it’s growing at remarkable rates. A new report shows that in the 2024–25 school year, homeschooling expanded nationally by about 5.4%, far…
NEA Affiliate Fuels Race Baiting in Minnesota
Minnesota’s public-school system is doubling down on woke ideology, driven in large part by its affiliate of the National Education Association (NEA), the Minnesota Education Association (MEA). Instead…
China’s Influence in U.S. Education
The question of Chinese influence in American education is more urgent than ever. Confucius Institutes were presented as programs to teach Chinese language and culture, but over time…
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…
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…