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SEL teaches kids to deal with their emotions. It’s under attack as ‘woke’ indoctrination.
Thursday, March 21st, 2024
via The Ames Tribune (Iowa)As the Iowa Department of Education and conservative lawmakers have abandoned and condemned social-emotional learning (SEL) schools still embrace it.
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Alabama GOP passes bill restricting DEI programs in public schools
Wednesday, March 20th, 2024
via The Washington Post (Utah)The bill, now at Gov. Kay Ivey's desk, the bill would restrict teaching 'divisive concepts' and limits DEI programming at public schools and state agencies.
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California spends more on schools with the neediest kids. Here’s how it’s succeeded, and failed.
Wednesday, March 20th, 2024
via CalMatters (California)California's school finance system now allocates more money for high-needs students, but has it achieved equity?
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Alabama passes wide-ranging bill banning college DEI programs, training
Tuesday, March 19th, 2024
via al.com (Alabama)The bill bans state agencies from funding any program that 'advocates for a divisive concept.'
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Divide within NU regents stalled search for successor to President Ted Carter
Tuesday, March 19th, 2024
via Kearney Hub (Nebraska)Divide within the university's governing board that has kept the University of Nebraska regents from finding a successor to President Ted Carter.
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Two Things: A billionaire and his bulldozer causes upset; Voter remorse rearing its head in some circles
Monday, March 18th, 2024
via Winston-Salem Journal (North Carolina)Happy Monday. Especially for N.C. State people. Wolf …….
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Alabama bills on lottery, tax exemptions, absentee voting on table for 2nd half of session
Monday, March 18th, 2024
via al.com (Alabama)The Republican-led Legislature passed Gov. Kay Ivey's top priority, a bill to let parents use taxpayer funds for private school.
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Urban League of Northwest Indiana held its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Symposium
Sunday, March 17th, 2024
via The Times (Indiana)The Urban League of Northwest Indiana held its annual Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Symposium at Valparaiso University.
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Texas State Board of Education faces takeover by GOP challengers backed by influential donors
Sunday, March 17th, 2024
via Houston Chronicle (Texas)Election winners are poised to have a big impact right away, as the board is scheduled to revise the state's social studies curriculum standards next year.
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GOP challengers threaten takeover of Texas SBOE with help from influential donor group
Sunday, March 17th, 2024
via San Antonio Express-News (Texas)Election winners are poised to have a big impact right away, as the board is scheduled to revise the state's social studies curriculum standards next year.
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Out of school for months, 2 kids caught in middle of North Shore special education dispute
Sunday, March 17th, 2024
via Chicago Tribune (Illinois)For over a year, two kids have been caught in the middle of a bitter dispute between their parents and North Shore School District 112 over special education.
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Emmitt Smith, Steve Spurrier, UF president Ben Sasse not helping embattled coach Billy Napier
Saturday, March 16th, 2024
via Orlando Sentinel (Florida)In recent weeks, Napier's had to deal with UF icon Steve Spurrier calling out his program and another UF icon, Emmitt Smith, excoriating UF's diversity policies and the NAACP warning Black co…
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Students walk out, demand action on Gaza from Portland Public Schools
Saturday, March 16th, 2024
via Oregon Public Broadcasting (Oregon)Students want the district to release a statement calling for a ceasefire, divest from financial ties benefitting Israel and implement Palestine genocide education.
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Horne calls for more funding for teachers, more discipline for students
Saturday, March 16th, 2024
via Daily Independent (Arizona)PHOENIX — Arizona Schools Superintendent Tom Horne told lawmakers Tuesday that the state faces a crisis in teacher retention, with low salaries and a lack of support leading to a loss of …
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Bridge reporters win Journalist of the Year award for 4th year in a row
Friday, March 15th, 2024
via Bridge Michigan (Michigan)It's the second time that Jonathan Oosting and Mike Wilkinson have won the top journalism honor in Michigan.
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2 Orange school board conservatives ousted by recalls with LGBTQ+ policies at the center
Friday, March 15th, 2024
via Los Angeles Times (California)Two Orange school board members who pushed for parent-notification policies opposed by many LGBTQ+ advocates lose their seats in recall election.
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Clean Plate: Restaurants with ZERO violations during last week’s inspections
Friday, March 15th, 2024
via WPLG (Florida)Local 10 News has compiled a list of South Florida restaurants that had zero violations during their unannounced inspections last week.
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California could extend financial aid deadline
Friday, March 15th, 2024
via CalMatters (California)The Legislature may grant a reprieve for students caught in the federal financial aid fiasco by extending the application deadline.
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Loudoun school board to turn off public speaker cameras in board meetings
Friday, March 15th, 2024
via Washington Examiner (District of Columbia)Loudoun School Board will omit the video display but keep the audio of the public speaking portion of meetings, starting on April 9.
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