Teachers and educators are some of our strongest and most essential allies. You are the ones directly experiencing the disruption and inequities LifeWise can cause during the school day. You see what happens before, during, and after release time — and in many cases, you may be the only other adults in the room who…

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💬 From our community- shared with permission, originally posted anonymously in our private group Join us here -> https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1MQ2H2M8EB/?mibextid=wwXIfr A parent shared something that many families quietly experience when Released Time Religious Instruction programs like LifeWise arrive in a small school community. In this case, the parent noticed that enthusiastic public comments celebrating LifeWise’s first…

🚨In this article, Jason Ellis examines Boone County School Board’s decision to decline a proposal from LifeWise Academy, which sought to remove students from class during the school day for weekly Bible instruction under Kentucky’s new “moral instruction” law. What makes this article stand out is its focus on consistency and neutrality in public education.…

🚨 Arizona is the next target in a national religious education campaign 🚨 A new investigation out of Arizona lays out exactly how House Bill 2266 would force public school districts to excuse students during the school day for off-campus religious instruction — removing local control by changing one word in state law from “may”…

🚨UPDATE: Indiana HB 1086 Will NOT Advance We’ve received confirmation from the Indiana Statehouse: House Bill 1086 has failed to advance out of the Indiana House and will not become law at this time. Just days ago, the Secular Education Association testified in person before the Indiana House Education Committee in opposition to HB 1086…

🚨 TRACKING THE TAKEOVER: Is Your School District on the Map? At the Secular Education Association (SEA), we believe transparency is the first line of defense for our public schools. To help our communities stay informed and vigilant, SEA has mapped LifeWise’s progress across the country. LifeWise Academy uses a highly organized, 12-step “plug-and-play” system…

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Grateful for the opportunity to speak with other grassroots activists about Christian Nationalism and Turning Point USA’s attack on our high schools. View original post on Facebook

We signed onto a national coalition letter alongside more than 150 public education organizations urging governors to opt out of the federal voucher tax credit scheme. This letter explains why voucher tax credits are not a solution to underfunded schools — and why states should reject rushed participation in a program with unresolved fiscal, legal,…

“Lifewise Academy isn’t in my school district.” You sure about that? Better check, just in case. View original post on Facebook

We’re grateful to Project Next for hosting this conversation and helping shine a light on how Turning Point USA and Christian nationalist ideology are entering public high schools. Political movements do not belong in public education. Students deserve a learning environment that is inclusive, neutral, and free from ideological recruitment. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14QmrJt4NkV/?mibextid=wwXIfr View original post on…

🚨 NEW REPORTING: LifeWise Academy’s rapid expansion — by the numbers 🚨 According to LifeWise Academy’s latest IRS filings, the controversial Hilliard-based religious instruction program: • Raised $39.2 million in FY 2024–25• Took in $34.4 million from contributions and grants alone• Reported $11.1 million in net profit (down ~$6M from the prior year)• Increased expenses…

🚨 SOUTH CAROLINA PARENTS & EDUCATORS — TAKE ACTION NOW 🚨 South Carolina Senate Bill S.0752 is LifeWise copy-and-paste legislation. It takes existing optional law and turns it into a “may → shall” mandate, forcing every public school district to adopt a religious release time policy — whether local communities want it or not. This…

🚨 Missouri Release Time Religious Instruction Bills — Full Breakdown & Analysis Missouri legislators have introduced two different Release Time Religious Instruction bills for the 2026 session — even though similar legislation failed in 2025. At first glance, these may look like ordinary “sister bills.”They are not. 👉 Please read the full side-by-side breakdowns below:…