American Heritage Girls: An Alternative to Girl Scouts
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   06.27.24
Near the end of May, we discussed Boy Scouts and their name change to “Scouting America.” In the article, we excitedly highlighted Trail Life USA as the Christian, conservative alternative to Boy Scouts. Unfortunately, within scouting, the influence of the left is not limited to the Boy Scouts. Girl Scouts, too, has been infected with a liberal agenda.  
Critics Slam “Racist” Illinois Plan to Fund Colleges Based on Skin Color
By Alex Newman   |   06.24.24
Critical Race Theory and systemic racism in education are going to a whole new level in Illinois. In fact, under a proposed new scheme supposedly aimed at fighting alleged “disparities” in higher learning, people with darker complexions (or lower grades) will literally be worth more than those with lighter skin.
Decoupling Schooling from the State
06.22.24
On July 27 [2023],, I went to a forum hosted by Americans for Prosperity, focused on fixing the deep problems in K-12 schooling. I had been asked to come and present my perspective by the organizer of the event, even though he knew I opposed one of the three proposals his organization was supporting.
Government Incompetence Puts Students at Risk
By David E. Smith   |   06.15.24
In an obvious attempt to discredit homeschooling as a legitimate education choice, left-leaning “news” outlet ProPublica (in cooperation with Capitol News Illinois) published an article condemning homeschool freedom in Illinois.
Twenty Important Reasons to Get Your Child OUT of Public School – NOW!
By Alex Newman   |   06.13.24
Far too many students in government schools are failing to meet proficiency standards in English Language Arts, Math and Science. Thanks to "progressive" educators and lawmakers, a major focus of "education" is now on social engineering, humanistic training, sexual immorality, revisionist history, (left-wing) political activism and other godless subject matters.
Attention Parents: Illinois Has Horrible Proficiency Rates
By Kathy Athearn   |   06.10.24
A devasting new report from researchers at Wirepoints, a nonpartisan, Illinois-based research and news organization, reveals that Illinois is failing its children and their families. Students are failing math on a widescale level. A mere 27% of Illinois students are able to solve math problems at their grade level. An astonishing 1.4 million children are not proficient in math.
SkyTree Book Fairs: A Pro-Family Replacement to Scholastic
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   06.03.24
I remember clearly the highlight Scholastic Book Fairs were during the school year when I was growing up. I personally loved being able to get out of class early to go peruse the books at the fair. I even convinced my mom to buy me a few. Sadly, Scholastic turned down the path of radical ideology a while ago, and these days, they continue pushing anti-family, anti-God messaging.
What Once Was Can Be Again: Christian Education and the Reformation
We are now in mid-2017, the 500th anniversary of the epochal and world-changing Reformation. By revisiting the teaching of that era, we can gain a renewed hope for the modern evangelical Church, the rightful heir to that rich theology and history.
“Holy Sexuality:” The Quest for Clarity in Today’s Age of Confusion
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   05.24.24
Most everyone would agree that sexual ethics is an area of confusion in today’s age. Can men become women? Is homosexuality really that bad? Can I change my gender? Does sex mean anything, or is it just a bodily function?
Protecting Child Sacrifice and Mandating Indoctrination
By David E. Smith   |   05.23.24
We knew the last week of the scheduled session of the Illinois General Assembly would be rough for pro-family conservatives, and we are sorry to report that two terrible bills are now on their way to Governor JB Pritzker's desk, where he is sure to sign them into law.
Bills That Need Your Attention!
By Kathy Valente   |   05.20.24
This is the last week of session. They are scheduled to adjourn on Friday, May 24th. There are two new bills that just came to our attention. Please take the appropriate action.
Hidden Hand Behind Protests on Campuses: Who… and Why?
By David E. Smith   |   05.17.24
There are powerful hidden forces behind the seemingly spontaneous anti-Israel uprisings on college campuses including George Soros, the Rockefeller dynasty, and the Communist dictatorship ruling Cuba, explains The New American magazine senior editor Alex Newman in this episode of Behind The Deep State.
Governor Sanders Rejects Biden’s Title IX Changes
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   05.13.24
A recent One America News article reported that a male athlete who goes by Sadie Schreiner “took first place in three women’s events at the Division III Liberty League championship meet.”
Which Way, America?
If parents continue sacrificing children on the altar of government schools, the future looks bleak indeed. But if they take back the role of guardians, a glorious future of restoration and healing is possible.
A Brave Way to Nurture Learning
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   05.08.24
Frederick Douglass once said, “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” Reading is vitally important to a child’s imagination and education. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) notes, "At all three grades, students who more frequently read for fun on their own time had higher average proficiencies."
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