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How a Right-Wing Schools Activist Started a Culture War in Manhattan
Monday, December 2nd, 2024
via The New York TimesIn March, Maud Maron introduced a resolution about transgender students' participation in sports. The fallout has derailed a parent council in an overwhelmingly liberal district.
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How Kennedy Has Worked Abroad to Weaken Global Public Health Policy
Saturday, November 30th, 2024
via The New York TimesThe health secretary pick and his organization have worked around the world to undermine longstanding policies on measles, AIDS and more.
Sex Education
Black Friday Used to Be Fun. Now, Many Shoppers Would Rather Sleep In.
Friday, November 29th, 2024
via The New York TimesLining up early outside stores and hunting for deals was once part of a gratifying Black Friday. It no longer feels that way.
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Her Wrestling Empire Was Said to Harm Children. Trump Chose Her for Education.
Thursday, November 28th, 2024
via The New York TimesLinda McMahon, whose résumé mainly rests on running World Wrestling Entertainment, has faced questions for years over whether she is suitable for important education posts.
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‘A Lack of Respect’: Chinese Women Mobilize Against Subpar Sanitary Pads
Thursday, November 28th, 2024
via The New York TimesAn online campaign has prompted major pad manufacturers to apologize. Regulators said they would consider women's criticisms when writing new standards.
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Trump promised mass deportations. Educators worry fear will keep immigrants’ kids from school
Wednesday, November 27th, 2024
via The Associated PressRegardless of whether President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his pledge to deport millions of immigrants, educators around the U.S. are bracing for upheaval.
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Virginia Democrats pick JJ Singh in primary for open Loudoun House seat
Monday, November 25th, 2024
via The Washington PostDemocrat JJ Signh won a firehouse primary in Loudoun County to face Republican Ram Venkatachalam in a Jan. 7 special election for an open House of Delegates seat.
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Texas education officials approve Bible-based lessons for K-5 schools
Friday, November 22nd, 2024
via The Washington PostThe optional curriculum for elementary schools aligns with Trump's plans for a more conservative agenda in public school classrooms.
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Transcript: A Roar for Change
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
via The Washington PostKellyanne Conway, Minyon Moore & Meghan McCain
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Republicans Target Social Sciences to Curb Ideas They Don’t Like
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
via The New York TimesConservatives in Florida have moved from explosive politics to subtler tactics to uproot liberal 'indoctrination' in higher education by removing classes like Sociology from core requirements.
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Trump’s Education Secretary Pick Has a Short Résumé Related to Schools
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
via The New York TimesLinda McMahon is known for her many years in the wrestling world. Though her education experience is more limited than previous secretaries, she has embraced both conservative and bipartisan ideas.
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Northern Va. school board chairs ask state to delay new accountability measures
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
via The Washington PostThe chairs of eight Northern Virginia school boards are asking the state's Education Department to delay implementation of the new accountability system.
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Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here’s what that would mean
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
via The Associated PressThroughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump heaped scorn on the federal Department of Education, describing it as being infiltrated by 'radicals, zealots and Marxists.'
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How Tulsi Gabbard Became a Favorite of Russia’s State Media
Monday, November 18th, 2024
via The New York TimesPresident-elect Donald J. Trump's pick to be the director of national intelligence has raised alarms among national security officials.
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Did School Battles Hurt Democrats in Liberal Strongholds?
Monday, November 18th, 2024
via The New York TimesVoters in the Virginia suburbs shifted toward Trump. Some said they were still frustrated by pandemic closures and fights over gender, race and testing in schools.
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Some Montgomery County high schools will offer a Holocaust studies course
Monday, November 18th, 2024
via The Washington PostSome Montgomery high schools will offer Holocaust studies as a semester-long elective course, following a school board vote earlier this month.
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Oregon School Leaders on Leave After 2 Teachers Charged With Sex Abuse
Sunday, November 17th, 2024
via The New York TimesThe police said the St. Helens School District was informed of the abuse allegations as early as 2019 but officials failed to alert the authorities.
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Trump vowed to push schools to the right on gender and race. Now he can.
Sunday, November 17th, 2024
via The Washington PostSchools that don't comply may risk losing federal funding.
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Oregon school board chair resigns, superintendent and principal on leave over sex abuse arrests
Friday, November 15th, 2024
via The Associated PressA school district in northwest Oregon has put its superintendent and high school principal on leave and accepted the school board chair's resignation.
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