Homeschooling is on the rise. After last year’s lockdowns, many parents unexpectedly found themselves having to teach their children at home for the first time. But during that period, they also realized that it doesn’t take an expert to offer a child an education. The U.S. Census Bureau reported that homeschooling doubled last fall. This…
St. Louis Homeschool Pioneer Details Her Journey Through Teaching
August 17, 2021
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Washington State University to End Personal and Philosophical Exemptions for COVID‑19 Vaccines
Washington State University (WSU) said it will no longer exempt students from its COVID-19 vaccination mandate for personal or philosophical reasons, citing the “increasing threat of the delta variant for those who are unvaccinated.” In an announcement released on Aug. 12, the university officials said the change will take place as soon as the U.S….
How Parents Can Overcome the Fear of Failure in Home-Schooling Their Children
August 16, 2021
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For the families across America whose educational experience has been turned upside down this year due to the lockdowns, Sam Sorbo gives an inspirational and encouraging message in an episode of “School’s Out” titled “Fear of Failure.” “School’s Out with Sam Sorbo” is a series about education, primarily what you don’t know, what you should…
Biden Thanks School Superintendents for Defying State Bans on Mask Mandates
August 15, 2021
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President Joe Biden on Aug. 13 commended a pair of school superintendents from Florida and Arizona for enacting mask mandates in defiance of statewide bans, according to a White House official. In separate calls on Friday night, the president spoke to Chad Gestson, superintendent of the Phoenix Union High School District, and Vickie Cartwright, interim superintendent…
Biden Admin to Repay Schools Defying DeSantis With Mask Mandates
August 14, 2021
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The administration of President Joe Biden said on Friday that it will step in to repay the Florida schools which are openly defying Gov. Ron Desantis by requiring students to wear masks. In a letter (pdf) to DeSantis (R), Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said that the Biden administration will ensure that any school district which…
Largest Teachers Union Endorses COVID-19 Vaccine, Testing Mandates
The National Education Association (NEA), the largest teachers’ union in the United States, on Thursday said it supports mandatory vaccination or regular COVID-19 testing for educators as students return to classrooms for the new school year. NEA President Becky Pringle said her organization, which represents 3 million public school employees, needs to “follow the science”…
Add These 11 Back-to-School Musts to Your Online Calendar
Is back-to-school season stressing you out? There’s no better cure than your online calendar. Before that first bell rings, there are a number of items that need your attention as a parent. First, sending your kids back to school involves so much more than dropping them off at the bus stop. If you want them…
10 Tips to Pay Off College Debt Yourself
Paying for college yourself can be daunting, especially when the average student racks up $9,000 to $35,000 in debt each year. While financial experts recommend graduates pay off this overwhelmingly large sum within 10 years, most need more than 20 years to repay what they owe. Meanwhile, some professionals are still working to pay off student loans in their…
Indiana Attorney General Investigates the State’s Last Confucius Institute
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced Tuesday that his office has launched an investigation into the last remaining Confucius Institute (CI) in the state, citing concerns that it has been operating as a propaganda arm of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The investigation targets the CI hosted by Valparaiso University, a private Lutheran institution in…
South Carolina Attorney General Says School Mask Ordinance Violates State Law
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson said in a press release on Tuesday that Columbia’s school mask mandate violates state law and “should be rescinded.” In a letter (pdf) addressed to Columbia Mayor Stephen Benjamin and Columbia City Council, Wilson said, if the mandate isn’t rescinded, “the city will be subject to appropriate legal actions…
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