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Study: Education Data Ignores Family Structure

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Jillian Schneider | August 16, 2026 (Heartlander News) — Amid the myriad of data points on race, sex, income and disability, education data often ignores the single most important factor for student success – family. A new report from the Institute of Family Studies (IFS) and the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) explains how the U.S. Department of Education collects data on family structure […]

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Trump Executive Order Narrows, Stretches Out Vaccine Schedule

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Morgan Sweeney | August 11, 2026 (The Center Square) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that changes the federal government’s recommendations for the childhood vaccination schedule, spacing some vaccinations further apart and eliminating others altogether. According to the president, the order reduces the number of childhood core vaccination recommendations to 11, down from the

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Catholic Schools Thrive Under Florida’s Choice Policies

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Jillian Schneider | August 11, 2026 (Heartlander News) — Thanks to robust school choice policies, Catholic education is thriving in Florida. The Archdiocese of Miami recently reported enrollment in K-12 Catholic schools had risen more than 8.2% in the past 10 years. While interest in non-public education peaked during the COVID-19 pandemic, Miami’s data reflects

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