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America has legislated itself into competing red, blue versions of education

Thursday, April 4th, 2024

via The Washington Post (Kentucky)

States have passed a blizzard of education laws and policies in recent years that have reshaped how schools teach and present issues of race, sex and gender.

School Board – General, Racism, Parent Involvement

America has legislated itself into competing red and blue versions of education

Thursday, April 4th, 2024

via Anchorage Daily News (Alaska)

States have passed a blizzard of education laws and policies in recent years that have reshaped how schools teach and present issues of race, sex and gender.

School Board – General, Racism, Parent Involvement

GOP Louisiana lawmakers target diversity, equity, inclusion on university campuses • Louisiana Illuminator

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024

via Louisiana Illuminator (Louisiana)

With supermajorities in both legislative chambers and the backing of a new governor, some conservatives in the Louisiana Legislature are taking aim at colleges and universities with legislation that…

Racism

Donald Trump, Joe Biden easily win Wisconsin’s presidential primaries

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024

via Wisconsin State Journal (Wisconsin)

With no major challengers remaining, Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican former President Donald Trump easily won their respective presidential primaries in Wisconsin on Tuesday.

Racism

Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success marks 35 years at gala

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024

via The Gazette (Iowa)

Tickets on sale the academy's annual gala April 18 to support the education of Black and biracial students in Cedar Rapids.

Racism

Judge hearing LEARNS Act challenge plans to file for school voucher under law, says he won’t recuse

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024

via Arkansas Democrat Gazette (Arkansas)

The federal judge assigned to preside over the lawsuit challenging the LEARNS Act said he doesn't intend to recuse himself from the lawsuit even though his family plans to file for a school voucher…

Racism

Trump aims to be a fearless warrior for White advantage

Monday, April 1st, 2024

via The Washington Post (Washington)

The former president's team and allies assure his base that the federal government won't use balanced scales.

Racism

Arkansas’ LEARNS Act on education faces a federal court challenge: What to know about the case

Monday, April 1st, 2024

via Southwest Times Record (Arkansas)

Students and a teacher sued to halt the LEARNS Act on constitutional grounds, citing racial discrimination.

Racism

How racist, anti-immigrant disinformation added to the Key Bridge tragedy

Monday, April 1st, 2024

via The Baltimore Banner (Maryland)

Baltimore has become the latest target of a national far-right campaign spreading thinly veiled racism after a catastrophic event.

Racism

Arizona school board members oppose plan to make their elections partisan

Sunday, March 31st, 2024

via Arizona Daily Star (Arizona)

For Star subscribers: A Tucson lawmaker wants to turn nonpartisan school board elections into the sort of often contentious partisan affairs as races for the Legislature.

Racism, School Board – General

West Virginia Senate president has two election challengers from the political right

Sunday, March 31st, 2024

via WV MetroNews (West Virginia)

Craig Blair is challenged by Republicans Mike Folk and Tom Willis, who want to topple the Senate president.

Racism

‘They pay us less, but everything costs us more.’ California’s women and girls need economic equity

Sunday, March 31st, 2024

via The San Diego Union-Tribune (California)

Nicole Haggard is the director of the Center for the Advancement of Women at Mount Saint Mary's University. She discusses the issue of economic equity for women and girls, addressed in the…

Racism

Commentary: MAGA blames diversity for Baltimore disaster — and everything else

Sunday, March 31st, 2024

via Orlando Sentinel (Florida)

Several leading lights of the far-right have blamed diversity, equity and inclusion for the Key Bridge collapse, writes columnist Fred Grimm. Of course, that's to be expected given that they …

Racism

National Book Award winner offers ‘alternative’ Native history curriculum for schools

Friday, March 29th, 2024

via Tulsa World (Oklahoma)

Ned Blackhawk, who is visiting Tulsa on April 1, said he recognized misinformation and harmful stereotyping of Native history in public school textbooks and wanted to present it differently.

Racism

MAGA blames diversity for Baltimore disaster — and everything else

Friday, March 29th, 2024

via Sun Sentinel (Florida)

Several leading lights of the far-right have blamed diversity, equity and inclusion for the Key Bridge collapse, writes columnist Fred Grimm. Of course, that's to be expected given that they …

Racism

State Rep. Roger Bruce retires after 22 years of service in the Georgia House

Thursday, March 28th, 2024

via The Atlanta Voice (Georgia)

Georgia State Representative Roger Bruce, a Democrat from South Fulton, is retiring from public service after serving in the Georgia House of Representatives since 2003.

Racism

The 44 Percent: Coco Gauff ousted at Miami Open, Diddy’s raid, DEI blamed for bridge collapse

Thursday, March 28th, 2024

via Miami Herald (Florida)

News for Black Miami: Coco Gauff ousted at Miami open, Feds raid Diddy's house, DEI blamed for bridge collapse

Racism

Green Bay City Council, Brown County Board election spending, endorsements: What to know

Thursday, March 28th, 2024

via Green Bay Press-Gazette (Wisconsin)

With the spring election less than a week away, here's who outside, issue groups have backed with spending and endorsements.

Racism

Pleasants County Solid Waste Authority plans electronics recycling event

Thursday, March 28th, 2024

via Parkersburg News and Sentinel (West Virginia)

ST. MARYS — The Pleasants County Solid Waste Authority will hold its annual electronics recycling collection from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 20 at the Momentive Performance Materials Plant, 10851 Energy…

Racism