Education - news
Abstinence education: A program that survives scrutiny
“Abstinence education is a failure.” Variations of that message are beginning to pop up in the media once again in light of recent events calling into question the effectiveness of these programs. more »
By Doug Carlson - Sep 3, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Education, Sexual Purity, Abstinence
Parents’, Educators’ Rights and Responsibilities
This past May, one of our own, former Lt. Gov. Walter Bradley, was quoted widely by media across the state expressing his concern about the publication of photographs of and interviews with two same-sex student couples in the Clovis High School yearbook. more »
By John Loudat - Aug 26, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Education, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Hoover High’s track coach teaches youth spiritual strength, how to run for Christ
It’s not every day that you find a high school coach who writes weekly encouragement letters to his players. Then again, it’s not every day you find one like Devon Hind. more »
By Krista Leonard - Aug 26, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Education
New law causes a ‘Big Bang’ on the bayou
Secularists have exploded over the passage of the “Louisiana Science and Education Act.”
The bill recently was signed into law by Gov. Bobby Jindal after having been passed by an overwhelming majority of the Louisiana legislature. more »
By Ken Connor - Aug 7, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Education, Citizenship, Legislation
Editorial: Not then, and not now
Are we dreaming? The Governor of Oklahoma has come out in opposition to the expansion of gambling in our state?
It’s true. The same governor who pushed for the growth of gambling in our state is now saying a proposed 2,000-machine casino at Interstate 35 and Britton Road in Oklahoma City would have a deleterious effect. more »
By staff - Jul 4, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Education, Citizenship, Legislation
Even when you are right you are wrong
“Hide and watch,” my dad used to say. When my father said this he was indicating that if I would be quiet and observe, I might learn something. more »
By Kelly Boggs - Jun 25, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Education
New studies support abstinence education
WASHINGTON (BP)—Abstinence education is effective at delaying sexual initiation and reducing the levels of early sexual activity, according to two studies presented April 22 at the National Press Club in Washington. more »
By Erin Roach - Apr 23, 2008
Topic: Family, Education, Sexual Purity, Abstinence, Citizenship, National
Ryan Graves, 11, reads Bible through, began reading project at 9 years old
When Ryan Graves was 7 years old, he made an important commitment, to read two chapters of the Bible every day until he had read it all the way through. more »
By Lisa Watson - Apr 17, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Faith, Bible, Family, Children, Education
Budweiser, homosexuality and public school kids
Southern Baptists have always taken strong stands against the consumption of alcoholic beverages and given all the surprising debate in the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) concerning the topic one has to wonder if the state’s largest evangelical denomination has the will to fight the latest controversy in Missouri. more »
By Don Hinkle - Apr 9, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Children, Education, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Bible textbook reaffirmed, supported as part of state-adopted textbook list
The Bible textbook that made history in Alabama and caused a media frenzy all in the same week remains the only book of its kind on the state-adopted textbooks list. more »
By Jennifer Davis Rash - Nov 27, 2007