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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
State Superintendent adds new report card questions that has school districts confused
Friday, March 1st, 2024
via ABC15 Arizona (Arizona)This year, Republican State Superintendent Tom Horne added five new questions that some school leaders are questioning themselves.
Racism
‘Killing America’ Juxtaposes Woke Triangle: Dumbing-down, Indoctrination & Antisemitism
Thursday, February 29th, 2024
via California Globe (California)Award-winning filmmaker Eli Steele has just produced a brand-new documentary to expose the insidious intersections among the critical ethnic studies movement, the war on academic excellence and anti…
Racism
House passes short-term funding bill to avert shutdown
Thursday, February 29th, 2024
via KXAN (Texas)The House on Thursday approved a short-term funding bill to avert a partial government shutdown this weekend, sending the legislation to the Senate one day before Friday's funding deadline. The leg…
Racism
British theater defends ‘Black Out’ showings of controversial play: ‘Anyone is welcome’
Thursday, February 29th, 2024
via KRNV (Nevada)'Black Out' showings are described as being 'free from the white gaze' by the creator.
Racism
These are the LGBTQ+ leaders of Mass., chosen by MassLive readers
Thursday, February 29th, 2024
via masslive (Massachusetts)MassLive invited readers to nominate LGBTQ+ leaders doing important work across the state. Here's who they are.
Book Bans, Racism, Sex Education
History’s hateful echo in Ohio: Century-old Klan resurgence resonates today
Thursday, February 29th, 2024
via Ohio Capital Journal (Ohio)A century ago, the Klan was thriving in Indiana and Ohio under banners of Christianity and Americanism. It was led by a crooked, gaslighting sadist, rapist, and murderer, who managed to get powerful…
Racism
Meet John Sailer, the researcher shedding light on DEI policies
Thursday, February 29th, 2024
via Deseret News (Utah)The former chess teacher believes hiring policies at universities are headed for court
Racism
History curriculum written by conservative group could be coming to Iowa schools
Thursday, February 29th, 2024
via Sioux City Journal (Iowa)The bill would require instruction that emphasizes the positive aspects of U.S. history
Racism, School Board – General
Washington lawmakers consider Initiative 2081, a proposal strengthening parental rights in schools – though some say it wouldn’t change much
Thursday, February 29th, 2024
via The Spokesman-Review (Washington)While many of the parental rights outlined in this year's initiative are already established under state law, legislators held public hearing to understand more about the measure and hear from both…
School Board – General, Racism, Parent Involvement
California district can require schools to out trans students, ban critical race theory, judge rules
Wednesday, February 28th, 2024
via San Francisco Chronicle (California)A judge says a Temecula school district can require teachers to notify parents when a student identifies as transgender, and ban 'critical race theory.'
Racism, School Board – General
Don Scott was a fiery partisan; as Va. speaker, he’s top negotiator
Tuesday, February 27th, 2024
via The Washington Post (Washington)In an interview, Don L. Scott Jr. (D-Portsmouth) - Virginia's first Black House speaker - reflects on his relationship with Republicans and legislative goals.
Racism
State school board District 3 candidates talk ‘back to the basics’ on education
Tuesday, February 27th, 2024
via al.com (Alabama)Cody Cumbie, Ann Eubank, Kelly Mooney and Charlotte Meadows are candidates to replace longtime incumbent Stephanie Bell.
School Board – General, Racism, Social Emotional Learning
Alabama state school board District 7 candidates talk priorities for education, libraries
Tuesday, February 27th, 2024
via al.com (Alabama)Doug Bachuss, Allen Long and Oscar Mann are running to replace incumbent Belinda McRae.
School Board – General, Racism, Social Emotional Learning
District 2 Republicans endorses newcomers, incumbents opt for primary ballot
Tuesday, February 27th, 2024
via The Minot Daily News (North Dakota)TIOGA – District 2 Republicans endorsed two newcomers to run for the North Dakota Legislature Saturday after its incumbent representatives chose to bypass endorsement to directly file for the primary…
Racism
West Virginia Senate Education Committee Goes After DEI Policies
Tuesday, February 27th, 2024
via The Intelligencer (West Virginia)CHARLESTON – With two days to go to get bills to a key legislative deadline Wednesday, lawmakers in a West Virginia Senate committee decided to move a controversial bill aimed at multiple culture war…
Racism
People in mental health crisis deserve care, not handcuffs
Monday, February 26th, 2024
via The Washington Post (Maryland)Last week, the DOJ in a statement said D.C. police response to 911 calls may violate rights of people with mental illness.
Racism
Moms for Liberty co-founder grilled by Florida lawmakers about state ethics post
Monday, February 26th, 2024
via Miami Herald (Florida)'My role with Moms for Liberty, I look at it as completely separate from the ethics commission,' Tina Descovich told the Senate Ethics and Elections Committee.
Racism