Education
Oklahoma court considers whether to allow the US’ first publicly funded Catholic school
By Sean Murphy — April 3, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Attorney General Gentner Drummond argued the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board violated both the law and the state and federal constitutions.
Calvin University board stands by its decision that former president had to go
By Bob Smietana — April 1, 2024
Some state lawmakers want school chaplains as part of a ‘rescue mission’ for public education
By Hannah Fingerhut — April 1, 2024
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A year after deadly Nashville shooting, Christian school relies on faith — and adopted dogs
By Travis Loller — April 1, 2024
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Now, as the school faces the first anniversary of the tragedy and moves back into the building where it happened, chaplain Matthew Sullivan says one positive aspect of the past year has been the bond that has grown between families.
Missouri boarding school closes as state agency examines how it responded to abuse claims
By Jim Salter — March 28, 2024
(AP) — The allegations are the latest against people associated with Christian boarding schools in Missouri.
A century ago, one state tried to close religious schools − a far cry from today, with controversial plans in place for the nation’s first faith-based charter school
By Charles J. Russo — March 26, 2024
(The Conversation) — In 1922, Oregon voters approved an initiative to require public school for most students ages 8-16 − but it didn’t hold up in court.
Fasting at school? More Muslim students in the US are getting support during Ramadan
By Darren Sands, Corey Williams, Giovanna Dell'orto, and Mariam Fam — March 18, 2024
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Fasting is not required of young children, but many Muslim children like to fast to share in the month's rituals and emulate parents and older siblings, according to the Islamic Networks Group.
Florida public schools could make use of chaplains under bill going to DeSantis
By Brendan Farrington — March 11, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The only requirements of a chaplain participating in a school program would be a background check and having their name and religious affiliation listed on the school website.
Liberty University will pay $14 million, the largest fine ever levied under the federal Clery Act
By Ben Finley — March 6, 2024
(AP) – The U.S. Department of Education said it identified numerous cases that resulted in the misclassification or underreporting of crimes.
Voucher expansion leads to more students, waitlists and classes for some religious schools
By Holly Meyer — March 4, 2024
(AP) — Against the backdrop of favorable decisions by the conservative-majority U.S. Supreme Court, Florida was among nine states that expanded school voucher programs last year.
Hindu American organizations adopt a new short film on anti-Hindu ignorance
By Richa Karmarkar — February 28, 2024
(RNS) — Director Ravi Chand’s “Namaste Yoga,” released worldwide in late January, was created to highlight the challenges Hindu children face in the Western world.
Georgia GOP senators seek to ban sexually explicit books from school libraries, reduce sex education
By Jeff Amy — February 22, 2024
ATLANTA (AP) — The measure passed by the Education Committee would ban distribution of any sexual materials to students in sixth grade and below and restrict them for seventh grade and above.
New animated Bible series aims to reach post-reading generation
By Fiona André — February 15, 2024
(RNS) — Watching the iBible will appeal to digital natives more than reading Scripture, said Steve Cleary, the project’s creator.
Florida considers allowing volunteer chaplains in public schools
By Brendan Farrington — February 7, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The only requirements of a chaplain participating in a school program would be a background check and having their name and religious affiliation listed on the school website.
Conservative Nebraska lawmakers push bills that would intertwine religion with public education
By Margery A. Beck — February 6, 2024
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — These bills are part of a broader Republican push nationwide to target a variety of culture issues in education, including diversity, equity and inclusion programs and the type of books allowed in school libraries.
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