Lennie Jarratt
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Education
Democrat Governor Wants To Strip School Choice Lifeline From Tens Of Thousands Of Needy Kids
by Lennie Jarratt June 13, 2019Far too often, students are bullied by their peers and teachers, as uncovered in the “Betrayed” series by The Chicago Tribune.
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On April 20, 1999, two teens carried out an attack at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado.
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Budgets/TaxesEducationFeatured
Public School Employee Turning $358,000 into $7.1 Million
by Lennie Jarratt August 31, 2018Haugan provides just one example of why the Illinois pension system is unsustainable.
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ConstitutionEducation
Illinois Superintendent to Heartland, “Drop Dead”
by Lennie Jarratt July 19, 2018The following email was sent to all school district superintendents in Illinois to ensure they were aware of their responsibilities under the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Janus vs. AFSCME.…
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April 4 is the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s tragic assassination in Memphis, Tennessee. On this sad occasion, Americans ought to reflect on MLK’s monumental life and reconsider…
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Education
Homeschool Monthly # 18: What does every student need this holiday season? The Kid-Friendly Constitution!
by Lennie Jarratt November 30, 2017Are you looking for a great holiday gift for young patriots? The kid-friendly Constitution, created by the Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness, is on sale in Heartland’s online store.…
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Education
Homeschool Monthly #16: We The Students Scholarship Essay Contest
by Lennie Jarratt September 28, 2017The Bill of Rights Institute is sponsoring the We The Students Scholarship Essay Contest. The topic is “To what extent in the U.S. does the government – federal, state, or…
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Education
Homeschool Monthly #15: Homeschooling Continues to Grow in Popularity
by Lennie Jarratt August 30, 2017Education Next added homeschooling to this year’s poll on school reform. Forty-five percent of respondents supported homeschooling, while 34 percent opposed. To further break down these numbers, 26 percent strongly…
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This holiday weekend, Americans will celebrate the 241st anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Education choice advocates will have an additional cause to celebrate with the wins in education independence…
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Heidi Holan, Illinois state director of ParentRights.org, joins the show to discuss the parental rights amendment and why it is needed today more than ever.
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As we approach one year of Homeschool Monthly, I would like to hear your ideas on topics you would like to see covered. Here are a few questions to jump…
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Education
Homeschool Monthly #10: Five-year-old Homeschool Student Wins Regional Spelling Bee
by Lennie Jarratt March 29, 2017Five-year-old homeschool student Edith Fuller became the youngest winner of a regional spelling bee, spelling 37 words correctly, including the final word, “Jnana.” Fifty elementary and middle school contestants competed…
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Education
Heartland on the Radio: Lennie Jarratt Discusses Students at Kellogg Univeristy Arrest for Handing Out Constitutions
by Lennie Jarratt February 1, 2017Education Project Manager Lennie Jarratt was interviewed on the Mike Seigel online radio show during the 10 pm to 11 pm hour, about Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, Michigan had several students arrested for handing out pocket US Constitutions.