Is Iowa’s Investment in Pre-K Education Worthwhile?

The Iowa Department of Education released revised standards for the state’s voluntary pre-K program, but skeptics point out studies show no long-term benefits.

Robbins Advocates for Student Privacy Before U.S. House Education Committee

Jane Robbins, a senior fellow with American Principles Project, was one of four witnesses for the House Committee on Education and the Workforce‘s hearing on “Evidence-Based Policymaking and the Future of Education.”

Episode 06: Jane Robbins Warns Parents About Personalized Learning

Shane Vander Hart, host of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, and Jane Robbins with American Principles Project discuss the new personalized learning fad.

What Will Betsy DeVos Bring to the Role of Secretary of Education?

Shane Vander Hart: While Betsy DeVos may not have been my first (or second or third or fourth) choice as Secretary of Education I will give her a chance.

Parents, Activists Press Trump to Keep Campaign Promises on Education

Parents and activists are pressing President-Elect Donald Trump to keep promises he made to end Common Core and to decrease the federal role in education.

State of Georgia to Pastor: Give Us Your Sermons

The State of Georgia is requiring Dr. Eric Walsh to surrender copies of his sermons under threat of law after he sued the state for religious discrimination.

Catholic Scholars: Common Core Is Incompatible With Catholic Education

According to top Catholic scholars Common Core’s’ singular focus on workplace development conflicts with Catholic schools’ spiritual and moral mission.

Bill Targeting California’s Christian Colleges Changed After Intense Opposition

A California state senator changed language in a bill that would have removed conscience protections from California’s private religious institutions.

Obama’s Unconstitutional Power Grab Over School Bathrooms

The Obama Administration says all schools receiving Title IX money must allow access to sex-segregated activities and facilities based on gender identity.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 4-9-16 (Guests: Jane Robbins & Eric Goranson)

Jane Robbins of American Principles Project and Eric Goranson of Iowa Association of Christian Schools join Caffeinated Thoughts Radio as guests.

ESEA Reauthorization Clears U.S. House

The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) on a 359 to 64 vote.

Activists Rally Against Two Fed Education Bills

Opposition to H.R. 5 the Student Success Act (NCLB reauthorization) & S. 227 the Strengthening Education through Research Act (SETRA) grows among activists.

New Book Brings Political Right, Left and Center Together to Stop Common Core

Resounding Books officially announced publication of Common Ground on Common Core an 18-essay volume from twenty top education experts and activists.

Arne Duncan Seeks to Ensure Equal Distribution of School Resources

Arne Duncan announced guidance for school districts & states on what the USDED will consider economic and racial disparity in schools and how to fix it.

Conservatives Push Back Against AP U.S. History Rewrite

Conservative groups mobilize grassroots activists to take action on the College Board’s rewrite of the A.P. U.S. History Framework.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio – 7-19-14

Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers talk education with Jenni White of Restore Oklahoma Public Education and Jane Robbins of American Principles Project.