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Mike Johnson is defending his decisions on funding. The hard right isn’t thrilled.

Thursday, March 7th, 2024

via The Washington Post (Ohio)

'In the last week, I've noticed a little more pep in his talk and his direction,' one lawmaker said.

Racism

Texas State Board of Education GOP incumbents ousted, facing runoffs

Wednesday, March 6th, 2024

via Austin American-Statesman (Texas)

Some longtime State Board of Education members either were ousted from their positions or will face runoffs after Tuesday's GOP primary races.

Racism

Critical race theory once again debated by Missouri Senators

Wednesday, March 6th, 2024

via News Tribune (Missouri)

A Missouri Senate committee Tuesday morning debated a bill that would ban school districts from discussing any topic or curriculum "similar to critical race theory or the 1619 Project."

Racism

House Speaker Dade Phelan headed to runoff after leading Paxton impeachment push

Wednesday, March 6th, 2024

via San Antonio Express-News (Texas)

After leading AG Ken Paxton's impeachment, Texas House speaker Dave Phelan faced widespread criticism from Republicans.

Racism

Far-right activists push changes to Louisiana’s early childhood education • Louisiana Illuminator

Tuesday, March 5th, 2024

via Louisiana Illuminator (Louisiana)

An ultra-conservative movement is close to adding Louisiana to its list of states where it's updated early childhood education standards.

Racism, School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement

Anti-DEI bill heads to Alabama House of Representatives for final vote

Tuesday, March 5th, 2024

via al.com (Alabama)

The bill would ban diversity programs and offices in state institutions, including schools and colleges.

Racism

Justice Department Secures Agreement with Florida School District to Protect Civil Rights of Students with Disabilities

Tuesday, March 5th, 2024

via Florida Daily (Florida)

Share this Story via Text Message, Facebook, X, Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo MailBelow is an official statement from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding Pasco County Schools and alleged…

Racism, School Safety

Caucus results show that in Grand Forks, GOP remains the party of Donald Trump

Tuesday, March 5th, 2024

via Grand Forks Herald (North Dakota)

Approximately 80% of Grand Forks' Republican caucus-goers cast their ballot for former President Donald Trump on Monday evening, a slightly smaller share than the statewide totals.

Racism

Column: Trump and RFK Jr. want to make the world safe again for polio and measles. You should be terrified

Tuesday, March 5th, 2024

via Los Angeles Times (California)

Trump and Robert F. Kennedy issued attacks on child vaccinations, including for polio, last week. They want to return us to the 1950s, when preventable diseases struck millions of Americans.

Racism

A warning about colleges focusing too much on diversity … from 1993

Monday, March 4th, 2024

via The Washington Post (Texas)

An essay from three decades ago warns Americans of the same things that we're being warned about today.

Racism

The Excerpt podcast: Nikki Haley’s first win in bid for GOP nom, beats Trump in DC primary

Monday, March 4th, 2024

via The Des Moines Register (Iowa)

Plus: USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson explains the chaos inside the Michigan GOP. Iowa star Caitlin Clark makes more history.

Racism

Trump tried to crush the ‘DEI revolution.’ Here’s how he might finish the job.

Sunday, March 3rd, 2024

via Seacoast Online (New Hampshire)

Project 2025, a Republican blueprint for a second Trump administration, contains plans to stamp out the "DEI revolution" in "woke" corporate America.

Racism

U of Florida axes diversity and inclusion office under GOP-led law aimed at ridding similar programs

Friday, March 1st, 2024

via The Associated Press (Florida)

The University of Florida is eliminating its chief diversity officer position, scrapping the program's staff jobs and halting any contracts involving the subject because of a new law passed last year that was pushed by Republican Gov.

Racism

Lake Conroe Area Republican Women hear from State Sen. Brandon Creighton

Friday, March 1st, 2024

via Houston Chronicle (Texas)

Lake Conroe Area Republican Women's February general meeting took place at the Walden Yacht Club.

Racism

Detroit artist Jon Harris gets studio visit from Second Deputy Prime Minister of Spain

Friday, March 1st, 2024

via Detroit Metro Times (Michigan)

While giving a sneak peak at new work, the painter says he ‘isn't chasing' any gallery opportunities and is happy just creating every day

Racism

Florida churches are stepping up to teach Black history classes

Friday, March 1st, 2024

via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)

Religious leaders developed the Black studies toolkit after Florida revised state academic standards.

Racism

Delaware County church-related events: March 1, 2024 edition

Friday, March 1st, 2024

via Delco Times (Pennsylvania)

Classes, sales, food banks, trips and more activities associated with churches

Racism

Empowering minds: 5 Black educators making a difference in Eugene, one student at a time

Friday, March 1st, 2024

via The Register-Guard (Oregon)

These five educators in the Eugene area are imparting knowledge and fostering inclusive, supporting environments.

School Board – General, Racism

NEISD candidates: Our board has become too political

Friday, March 1st, 2024

via San Antonio Express-News (Texas)

Hopefuls mostly agree that trustees should calm down and tackle teacher retention and recruitment, a looming budget deficit, mental health and discipline.

Racism, School Safety, Sex Education