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Republicans Target Social Sciences to Curb Ideas They Don’t Like

Thursday, November 21st, 2024

via The New York Times (Wyoming)

Conservatives 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.

School Board – General, Racism

How Linda McMahon could wrestle the teachers unions as Trump’s education chief

Thursday, November 21st, 2024

via The Gazette (Colorado)

President-elect Donald Trump's choice of education secretary is on a collision course with the country's teachers unions as Republicans eye major reforms that would put more power in the hands

Racism, Parent Involvement

Two Moms for Liberty allies joining the Clark County School Board. What happens now?

Wednesday, November 20th, 2024

via The Nevada Independent (Nevada)

Culture war issues centered in the Clark County School Board's races will likely be a source of tension next year as two former members of a conservative parents group join the 11-member board.

Racism, School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Conservative Placentia-Yorba Linda trustees safeguard superintendent after elections

Wednesday, November 20th, 2024

via Los Angeles Times (California)

A vote by conservative trustees to require a supermajority to terminate Supt. Alex Cherniss led to a packed school board meeting.

Racism, School Board – General

Leaders respond to call to shutter U.S. Department of Education

Wednesday, November 20th, 2024

via KOLDNews (Arizona)

The debate on whether the U.S. Department of Education should be closed continues and Arizona education leaders are chiming in on the discussion.

Racism

Trump taps McMahon for education secretary post

Wednesday, November 20th, 2024

via The Day (Connecticut)

President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday he will nominate his transition co-chair Linda McMahon as education secretary, tapping a loyalist, major GOP donor and retired World Wrestling Entertainment e...

Racism, Parent Involvement

Gov. Abbott appointee could be the deciding vote on potential approval of Texas’ Bible-infused curriculum

Wednesday, November 20th, 2024

via WFAA (Texas)

Tiffany Clark, who was elected to fill a vacant State Board of Education seat in January, said she would have voted against the curriculum.

School Board – General, Racism

Approval of Texas’ Bible-infused curriculum will likely depend on Abbott appointee

Wednesday, November 20th, 2024

via The Texas Tribune (Texas)

Tiffany Clark, who was elected to fill a vacant State Board of Education seat in January, said she would have voted against the curriculum.

Racism

Pa. education officials say teacher training lawsuit won’t affect classroom curriculum

Wednesday, November 20th, 2024

via WESA (Pennsylvania)

Three Western Pennsylvania districts and the Department of Education settled a lawsuit concerning the state's Culturally-Relevant and Sustaining Education framework.

Book Bans, Racism

Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here’s what that would mean

Wednesday, November 20th, 2024

via The Associated Press (Washington)

Throughout 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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Trump taps Linda McMahon to run Education Dept., a pro-wrestling mogul with little school experience

Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

via Los Angeles Times (California)

Trump nominated Linda McMahon for secretary of Education, despite her limited experience in school management. He lauded her support of 'school choice' and 'parents' rights.'

Racism, Parent Involvement

Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce

Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

via WPXI (Pennsylvania)

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped billionaire professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be secretary of the Education Department, tasked with overseeing an agency Trump has promised to…

Racism

State Board of Education signals support for Bible-infused curriculum

Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

via The Texas Tribune (Texas)

Critics say the curriculum overemphasizes Christianity. The board is expected to officially vote on whether to approve the materials later this week.

Racism

Texas education board clears path to approving curriculum with Christian teachings

Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

via Houston Chronicle (Texas)

The optional curriculum is part of an effort to infuse Christian theology into public education.

Racism

In Thousand Oaks, Charlie Kirk’s pastor sees God’s hand in Trump’s win

Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

via Los Angeles Times (California)

In Thousand Oaks, Charlie Kirk's pastor sees God's hand in Trump's win

Racism

A North Central graduate was just named Miss Trans USA, and she hopes to use the platform to protect and ‘inspire greatness’

Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

via The Spokesman-Review (Washington)

On Nov. 1, President-elect Donald Trump stood in Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum and vowed to his supporters to 'get critical race theory and transgender insanity the hell out of our schools.'

Racism

LAUSD poised to declare immigrant sanctuary, affirm LGBTQ+ rights as it braces for Trump

Monday, November 18th, 2024

via Los Angeles Times (California)

LAUSD board members will consider resolutions on immigration sanctuary, LGBTQ+ protection and accelerating the teaching of current events at Tuesday's meeting.

Racism, School Board – General, Parent Involvement

How a second Trump presidency could impact San Diego County schools

Monday, November 18th, 2024

via The San Diego Union-Tribune (California)

Federal funding and oversight could be slashed, both by executive action and by a Republican-led Congress.

Racism

Should Delaware brace to lose the US Department of Education? What to know

Monday, November 18th, 2024

via Delawareonline (Delaware)

The short answer for Delaware: President-elect Trump's proposal is possible, but highly unlikely.

Racism