Tag: Lifewise Academy
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Loss of a student by LifeWise Academy raises concerns about transparency, safety procedures and accountability.
Secular Education Association previously reported about an incident that occurred on December 10, 2025, when a 7-year-old child was left behind by LifeWise Academy in Decatur, Indiana. A negligent lack of basic safety protocols and oversight caused this student to begin walking back to Bellmont Elementary alone—scared and confused. During that walk, the child was…
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How LifeWise Gets Into Public Schools
An Investigative Record From One Kentucky District — and a Pattern Repeated Over and Over LifeWise Academy frequently characterizes its presence in public schools as the result of local, community-driven interest. Parents, the organization says, ask for the program. Districts respond. The process is described as voluntary, transparent, and rooted in grassroots demand. Public records…
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How LifeWise Quietly Engineered State Power — and Why Ohio Was Only the Beginning
It is easy to believe that major changes in public education happen through laws, hearings, and votes. What happened in Ohio shows something very different. It started quietly, behind closed doors, with emails no one was supposed to see. For families and teachers, the result was children being pulled out of class — and school…
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Hometown Station reports on SEA presenting on Separation of Church and State
Hometown Station covers Secular Education Association expressing concerns on LifeWise Academy presence in schools
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LifeWise Academy draws criticism from some Ohio parents, support from religious organizations
Ohio Capital Journal article – LifeWise Academy, a controversial Hilliard-based religious instruction program, enrolls 50,000 students across 29 states — including about 160 Ohio school districts. Learn more by following the link provided.
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Education Politics & Gov LifeWise Academy will be in nearly half of Ohio school districts this school year
Ohio Capital Journal article: The new count represents a 90% increase for the academic since the school year began. Learn more by clicking on the link.