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Conservative book ban push fuels library exodus from national association that stands up for books
Saturday, September 9th, 2023
via The Billings Gazette (Montana)More libraries are cutting ties with the American Library Association as the professional group stands up for books some say children shouldn't have access to because of their content.
LGBTQ+, Book Bans, School Board – General, Racism
A Delicate Dance: Gavin Newsom Promotes Biden, and Himself
Saturday, September 9th, 2023
via The New York Times (Nevada)The California governor has made himself the most visible Democrat-in-waiting. Still, he says that it's time Democrats 'buck up' and get behind President Biden.
Racism
Virginia Went to War Over History. And Students Actually Came Out on Top.
Saturday, September 9th, 2023
via POLITICO (New York)Glenn Youngkin launched a battle over history in schools. Improbably, everybody won.
Racism
School desegregation compliance at issue
Saturday, September 9th, 2023
via Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. (Arkansas)The attorney representing the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People says he plans to seek more time for basic discovery before filing a response to a motion…
Racism
Florida Approves Classic Learning Test for Use in College Admissions
Friday, September 8th, 2023
via The New York Times (Florida)Students can take the exam in place of the SAT or ACT. It's the latest push by Gov. Ron DeSantis to remake his state's education system.
Racism
School District 49 board member ruled ineligible for reelection says ‘they don’t know who they’re dealing with’
Friday, September 8th, 2023
via The Gazette (Colorado)After a 2½-year stint of bitter infighting, calls for resignation and voting against the grain, Ivy Liu is no longer a School District 49 board member.
School Board – General, Racism
Mark Ballard: Wedge issues will come to fore as Congress tries to stave off shutdown
Friday, September 8th, 2023
via NOLA (Louisiana)WASHINGTON – The countdown to shutdown begins Tuesday when the U.S. House returns to Washington with just 11 legislative days remaining before the Sept. 30 close of the federal fiscal
Racism
Florida needs real leadership who will denounce hate speech
Friday, September 8th, 2023
via Orlando Sentinel (Florida)As Jacksonville copes with the aftermath of a racist shooting, an attack on one community should be viewed as an attack on all communities, and actively building cross-racial solidarity is one way …
Racism
Florida public universities poised to allow classical SAT alternative
Friday, September 8th, 2023
via Washington Examiner (District of Columbia)Students applying to Florida's public universities will soon have the option of taking a third standardized test besides the staple SAT and ACT tests.
Parent Involvement, Racism
5 TV shows to watch: PBS docs teach important lessons on school integration
Friday, September 8th, 2023
via StarTribune (Minnesota)What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.
Racism
TV to watch: PBS docs teach important history lessons on school integration
Friday, September 8th, 2023
via StarTribune (Minnesota)What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.
Racism
Marker unveiled on 134th anniversary of George Bush lynching
Friday, September 8th, 2023
via Columbia Missourian (Missouri)The event was organized by the Community Remembrance Project of Boone County, a local coalition of the Equal Justice Initiative.
Racism
Florida state colleges may allow entrance exam favored by many conservatives
Friday, September 8th, 2023
via The Gazette (Colorado)Racism
West Hartford investigating teacher’s alleged use of racial slur in classroom
Friday, September 8th, 2023
via The Day (Connecticut)The West Hartford Public Schools system is investigating after a mother said a teacher allegedly used the N-word twice and racially profiled her son in front of a class of students at Sedgwick Middle…
Social Emotional Learning, Racism
Motion by 7 school districts vexes NAACP
Friday, September 8th, 2023
via Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. (Arkansas)The Hot Springs Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People says it is 'appalled' by a motion filed last week by Garland County's seven public school districts seeking to…
Racism
School District 49 board member removed, ruled ineligible for reelection
Friday, September 8th, 2023
via The Gazette (Colorado)After a two-and-a-half year stint of bitter infighting, calls for resignation and voting against the grain, Ivy Liu is no longer a School District 49 board member.
School Board – General, Racism
Local activists announce education campaign ahead of 50th anniversary of BPS desegregation and busing
Thursday, September 7th, 2023
via The Boston Globe (Massachusetts)Next summer will mark 50 years since the federal court ruling in 1974 that forced the district to desegregate through busing.
Racism
Atlanta Mayor Dickens unveils city’s ‘inclusive’ language guide
Thursday, September 7th, 2023
via AJC (Georgia)The guide is meant to foster understanding, conversations around inclusivity, and more inclusive and equitable spaces.
Racism
CT school investigating teacher’s alleged use of racial slur
Thursday, September 7th, 2023
via The Courant (Connecticut)CT superintendent of schools said 'the allegations left him and the (school) administration 'Gravely disturbed, gravely concerned, and we are investigating it with all diligence.'
Social Emotional Learning, Racism