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Hawley Seeking $5K Child Tax Credit

Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) is seeking to increase the size of child tax credit by 150%, raising it from $2,000 to $5,000.

Madison Christian School Shooter Identified

Police have identified the shooter who opened fire inside Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, killing a teacher and a teenage student, and injuring six others. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes confirmed that 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow, known as Samantha, was responsible for the tragic attack.

Massive Chicago High School Brawl Leaves Four Officers Injured, Five Arrested

A massive brawl involving over 100 students erupted across three floors of a Chicago high school on Friday, leaving at least four police officers injured.

New Law Makes California Public Libraries Prohibited From Banning Books

Beginning January 1, 2025, California public libraries will be prohibited from banning books addressing topics such as race, gender identity, or sexual orientation under the Freedom to Read Act (AB 1825).

Switzerland Court Rules Parents Must Comply With 17-Year-Old’s Transition or Face Criminal Charges

Switzerland's highest court has ruled that parents must comply with their 17-year-old daughter’s gender transition or face potential criminal charges, after she was removed from their custody.

‘Equity and Justice’ Conference Turns into ‘Festival of Jew Hate’

The National Association of Independent Schools’ (NAIS) annual “equity and justice” conference has been criticized as a “festival of Jew hate” by attendees and parents, after Jewish students reported feeling unsafe and unwelcome due to inflammatory rhetoric from speakers.

Lawsuit Claims Virginia Teachers Not Required to Ask For Students’ ‘Preferred Pronouns’

In a significant development for teachers' rights, three educators in Harrisonburg, Virginia, reached a settlement with the Harrisonburg City School Board, ensuring they are not required to ask for or use students' preferred pronouns.

FBI Raids ‘Autism Treatment Centers’ in Minnesota Over Alleged Fraudulent Funding

FBI agents conducted raids Thursday morning at autism treatment centers in Minneapolis and St. Cloud as part of a widening investigation into alleged Medicaid fraud.

Oklahoma’s Ryan Walters Pushes for Direct Election of Superintendents to Empower Parents

Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters is calling for a major overhaul in how public school superintendents are selected, proposing that communities elect superintendents directly rather than relying on school board appointments. Walters argues this change will boost parental influence and weaken what he describes as the hold of “left-wing, woke bureaucrats” on public education.

Biden Administration Spent $1 Billion on DEI Grants Amid Declining Student Performance

The Department of Education under President Joe Biden has directed more than $1 billion toward diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives since 2021, according to a report by watchdog group Parents Defending Education (PDE).

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