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Jillian Schneider | March 29, 2024 (The Lion) — During the nationwide resurgence of Christian education, Catholic schools are celebrating their continued success. A report from the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) on 2023-24 enrollment data found a number of positive trends for its pre-K-12 schools. “Amidst societal upheaval and educational instability, Catholic schools have emerged as […]

Faith Perkins | March 27, 2024 (The Lion) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill restricting the teaching of “divisive concepts” and limiting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at public schools, universities and state agencies. “My Administration has and will continue to value Alabama’s rich diversity, however, I refuse to allow a few

John Ransom | February 14, 2024 (The Lion) — The Kentucky House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 275, which aims at preventing school districts from keeping a teacher’s sexual misconduct secret or willfully ignoring allegations of misconduct.  The bill moves to the state Senate after Thursday’s 95-0 vote in favor of the measure in the House. 

Jillian Schneider | February 9, 2024 (The Lion) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey advocated for a universal school choice bill during her State of the State address on Tuesday. Since last summer, Ivey has expressed her desire to sign universal school choice legislation, saying it’s her goal for “Alabama to be the most school-choice friendly state in