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Ohio Bill Would Let Students Give Wrong Answers If They Are Religious

November 20th, 2019

What happens when a student’s religious beliefs conflict with the curriculum? A new bill would prohibit teachers from docking points for wrong answers – so long as the answers are rooted in a student’s religious beliefs.

Political & Religious Controversy 108 Comments

Gay Teen Rejected By Christian Parents Receives Incredible Surprise

August 6th, 2018

After two Baptist parents discovered their high school son was gay, he was forced out of the house. Then they refused to help him pay for college. But just when it seemed things couldn't get much worse, the story went viral - and everything changed.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 80 Comments

The Power of Youth: How Students Are Pushing the Envelope on Gun Control

March 19th, 2018

A student-led movement has reignited the gun control debate and pressured lawmakers to take action. But not everyone is cheering their cause - Second Amendment advocates say the students aren't qualified to lead such a complex conversation.

Political & Religious Controversy 282 Comments

Why Do Religious Schools Perform Better?

June 3rd, 2016

Deciding where to send your children to school can be tough. Most people choose the public school route, as it’s a well-established institution and one that comes with minimal fees. People who send their children to public schools know that the teachers are

Uncategorized 43 Comments

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