Protecting and Promoting School Choice

April 24, 2026

Chicago School Lunch Workers Rally for Better Pay

Lunchroom workers at Chicago Public Schools, along with union supporters, protested outside the Chicago Board of Education headquarters on April 23, 2026, demanding a new contract and higher wages. The rally highlighted ongoing contract disputes amid rising living costs. About two dozen participants were cited during the event. Key Points Protest focused on lack of […]

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SPLC Indicted for Paying Extremist Informants

A federal grand jury has indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) on 11 felony counts related to secretly paying over $3 million to members of extremist groups. The charges allege that these payments were made to informants within such groups. The case highlights potential ethical and legal issues in the organization’s intelligence-gathering practices. Key

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Colorado Bill Curbs Home-School Funding Growth

Colorado lawmakers are proposing legislation to limit the rapid expansion of publicly funded enrichment programs for home-schooled students. The bill targets Education ReEnvisioned BOCES (ERBOCES), which has seen significant growth in providing these services. This move aims to address concerns over the use of public funds for home-schooling enrichment. Key Points Lawmakers seek to reverse

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