Category: Education
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Michigan State University Professor Accused of Forcing Students to Donate to Left-Wing Political Groups
A professor at Michigan State University has been accused of requiring students to pay a $99 subscription fee to join an online “community” controlled by the professor and secretly used to donate funds to left-wing political groups, including Planned Parenthood. The professor, Amy Wisner, compelled nearly 600 students in the spring semester to pay the…
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Oklahoma Approves Catholic Virtual School Charter Application: A Win for School Choice
Oklahoma regulators have approved the charter application of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, a Catholic school that will provide an academically rigorous program for underserved, rural, and special-needs students who will receive public support. This is part of a larger movement towards school choice, which has gained momentum due to Covid-related school closures…
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Michigan State University Professor Sued for Requiring Students to Join Leftist Advocacy Group
A college professor at Michigan State University required each of her nearly 600 students to pay a $99 membership fee to join an outside leftist political-advocacy organization she controlled. The professor then donated the proceeds of those fees to external groups, including Planned Parenthood, that engage in political advocacy that is antithetical to the religious…
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The College of the Holy Cross’ Reputation Tarnished by President’s Ill-Advised Op-Ed
The College of the Holy Cross holds a special place in the heart of many alumni, including myself. It was where I met my wife, sent my daughter, and formed lifelong friendships. As the preeminent small Catholic liberal-arts college, Holy Cross has a historic mission to educate the next generation of Catholics in the faith…
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Why America Needs Michaela School’s Model of Education
Last month, I was invited to observe at London’s Michaela School, which is known for its exacting school culture and unwavering commitment to academic excellence. The school practices a muscular brand of academics, character formation, and student discipline not seen in the U.S. since the heyday of “no excuses” charter schools like KIPP two decades…
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Michigan State University Professor Sued for Requiring Students to Pay for Left-Wing Advocacy
A Michigan State University professor is being sued by two of her students for allegedly requiring them to pay a $99 membership fee for an online “community” she secretly controlled. The professor, Amy Wisner, donated the funds to left-wing causes, including Planned Parenthood. The students’ attorneys have filed the lawsuit against Michigan State University officials…
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America Needs a Michaela School
Last month, I visited London’s Michaela School, known for its exacting school culture and unwavering commitment to academic excellence. The school practices a robust brand of academics, character formation, and student discipline not seen in the U.S. since the heyday of “no excuses” charter schools like KIPP two decades ago. My visit reinforced a notion…
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Oklahoma Approves Charter Application for St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School
Oklahoma regulators have approved the charter application of the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, which will offer a Catholic, academically rigorous program to underserved, rural, and special-needs students. The school will receive public support, as do other charter schools. This development is part of the growing school choice movement, which has accelerated due…
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Why America Needs Michaela: A Look at the U.K.’s Legendary School and its Potential in the U.S.
In a recent visit to the U.K., I had the opportunity to observe London’s Michaela School, a legendary institution known for its exacting school culture and unwavering commitment to academic excellence. The school practices a muscular brand of academics, character formation, and student discipline not seen in the U.S. since the heyday of “no excuses”…
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The Importance of Good Stewardship in Higher Education: A Critique of the President of the College of the Holy Cross
The College of the Holy Cross holds a special place in the heart of many of its alumni, including the author of this article. He met his wife there, sent his daughter there, and has made lifelong friendships. He believes that the college has an important role to play in American life as the nation’s…