by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jun 8, 2023
A success story: learning to love school with Prenda microschools Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks Arizona’s education choice is saving the state money, according to a new Wall Street Journal piece. This finding is not only good news – it’s contrary to the...
by The Likely Voter | Jun 7, 2023
College preparation shouldn’t exclude religious learning Written by The Likely Voter Since 1985, Minnesota students have enjoyed the benefit of Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), a state-funded dual enrollment program where students can earn college credits...
by William C. Duncan | Jun 7, 2023
Anti-religious legacy of Blaine Amendments persists Written by William C. Duncan James G. Blaine was a prominent politician of the late 19th century. He served in Congress representing Maine, eventually serving as speaker of the House. After two tries, he was...
by The Likely Voter | Jun 1, 2023
Gen Z is lonely. Here’s what parents should know Written by The Likely Voter America is facing a loneliness epidemic, particularly among our youth. That may not be news to many of us – but it prompted the U.S. surgeon general to release an entire report on the...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jun 1, 2023
Q&A: Prenda microschool network Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks Updated June 4, 2023. Education choice continues to be a talking point in political races. Two days after South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott announced his bid to run for president of the United...
by Krisana Finlay | Jun 1, 2023
How to push back against loneliness as a way of life Written by Krisana Finlay I spent Memorial Day weekend with friends in the Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. The experience was breathtaking – seeing a grizzly bear was a highlight for sure – but the...
by William C. Duncan | Jun 1, 2023
Right of conscience key to California and Michigan cases Written by William C. Duncan Last week marked a little-noticed anniversary. On May 26, 1848, the treaty ending the Mexican-American War was ratified. The conflict revolved around the admission of Texas into...
by The Likely Voter | May 25, 2023
3 things to know about Biden administration’s new guidance on prayer in school Written by The Likely Voter The Biden administration has issued new guidance for teachers and students regarding prayer in school. Unlike a regulation or law, guidance is not technically...
by William C. Duncan | May 25, 2023
Prayer in schools: Does federal guidance reflect Supreme Court rulings? Written by William C. Duncan If one were looking for guidance on prayer, the federal government would probably not be the first place to look. Yet that is precisely what the U.S. Department of...
by Krisana Finlay | May 25, 2023
Helping mental health and marriage Written by Krisana Finlay Kathleen is a mother of two boys under the age of five. She loves being a mother, but the postnatal depression that began two years ago has made daily functioning and mothering challenging. She feels guilt...