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Candidates to replace longtime incumbent on Mead School Board differ on funding, diversity issues

Monday, September 18th, 2023

via The Spokesman Review (Washington)

Mead School District voters have a choice in November to either elect a progressive focused on inclusion of students of all backgrounds or a conservative concerned that state-required diversity standards may harm the academic performance of students.

Social Emotional Learning, Racism, School Board – General

New NC parent activist group wants to focus on real issues and not ‘manufactured’ ones

Monday, September 18th, 2023

via The Charlotte Observer (North Carolina)

With a focus on ‘the boogeymen of CRT' and hostility against LGBTQ+ students and staff real-world problems are being ignored, says Stacy Staggs of Public School Strong.

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

New NC parent activist group wants to focus on real issues — not ‘manufactured’ ones

Monday, September 18th, 2023

via The Charlotte Observer (North Carolina)

Amid talk about ‘the boogeymen of CRT' and hostility against LGBTQ+ students and staff, real-world problems are being ignored, says Stacy Staggs of Public School Strong.

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

Problems abound

Monday, September 18th, 2023

via Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. (Arkansas)

Some say "Thank God for Mississippi." And Louisiana and West Virginia. Their stats are bad too.

LGBTQ+, Racism

2 Arkansas school districts deny state claims that they broke a law on teaching race and sexuality

Sunday, September 17th, 2023

via The Associated Press (Florida)

Two Arkansas school districts deny some of the state's claims that they violated Arkansas' ban on teaching certain things about race and sexuality.

Racism

Virginia Dept. of Education approves AP African American History course after months-long review

Sunday, September 17th, 2023

via WTOP (District of Columbia)

Virginia students will be able to take the College Board's Advanced Placement course covering African American studies after over six months of review by the state education department.

Racism

Ibram X Kendi’s antiracism think tank at Boston University lays off third of staff

Sunday, September 17th, 2023

via Washington Examiner (District of Columbia)

A Boston University think tank led by "antiracism" expert Ibram X. Kendi has let go of nearly a third of its staff, the latest sign of layoffs hitting left-wing activist groups.

Racism

Two Arkansas school districts deny state claims that they broke a law on teaching race and sexuality

Sunday, September 17th, 2023

via Texarkana Gazette (Arkansas)

LITTLE ROCK -- Two Arkansas school districts deny some of the state's claims that they violated Arkansas' ban on teaching certain things about race and sexuality.

Racism

CASEY: Virginia Democrat livestreams whoopie with husband, gains instant fame

Sunday, September 17th, 2023

via The Roanoke Times (Virginia)

Since the dawn of politics, relatively unknown candidates have struggled mightly to boost their name recognition. Thanks to modern technology, that's become easier than ever. Just ask Susanna Gibson.

Racism, School Board – General

Readers Speak: Let’s have Eversource shop rates for us

Sunday, September 17th, 2023

via The Courant (Connecticut)

Let's have Eversource shop rates for us; Knowledge vs. ignorance: is it any wonder?; Too many are unable to think on their own

Racism

Are proponents of limited government fascists?

Saturday, September 16th, 2023

via The Washington Times, LLC (District of Columbia)

If you're a member of a lunatic fringe group, how do you get disproportionate publicity for your loathsome ideas? Do something that gives liberals a chance to smear conservatives as fascists.

Racism

Virginia Dept. of Ed approves AP African American studies

Friday, September 15th, 2023

via NBC Washington (District of Columbia)

A stripped-down version of AP African American Studies can stay in Virginia high schools, the state's department of education says. Gov. Glenn Youngkin ordered a review of the class earlier this year…

Racism

Birmingham’s Bethel Baptist fights to preserve forgotten civil rights stories

Friday, September 15th, 2023

via al.com (Alabama)

The church was a site for many mass meetings that empowered people across the country to fight against racism.

Racism

Catholic and parochial schools must hold the line on ‘woke’ indoctrination

Friday, September 15th, 2023

via The Washington Times, LLC (District of Columbia)

From the Ten Commandments to the Golden Rule, there is no better teacher than the Bible for demonstrating love for God by actively exhibiting respect for ourselves and one another.

Social Emotional Learning, Racism

Ketanji Brown Jackson pushes US to address ‘uncomfortable lessons’ about race

Friday, September 15th, 2023

via Washington Examiner (District of Columbia)

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson encouraged people to address and confront "uncomfortable lessons" about race during a speech in Birmingham, Alabama, on Friday.

Racism

Florida official paid by federal education grant promotes conservatism in schools

Friday, September 15th, 2023

via Orlando Sentinel (Florida)

A new Florida education office promotes conservative school board members using federal grant money meant to boost 'educational opportunities.'

Parent Involvement, School Board – General, Racism

Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Best for Locally Advanced NSCLC

Friday, September 15th, 2023

via Quad City Times (Iowa)

FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) shows benefits over 3D-conformal (3D-CRT) radiotherapy for patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to a

Racism

Tell us: Are you concerned about attacks on free speech?

Friday, September 15th, 2023

via Boston.com (Massachusetts)

Experts say attacks against free speech are on the rise across the country. Are you concerned about the rise of attacks against free speech?

LGBTQ+, Racism

A Birmingham church bombing murdered their daughter, but it didn’t steal their joy

Friday, September 15th, 2023

via NJ.com (New Jersey)

Maxine and Chris McNair's only child was killed in 16th Street Baptist Church bombing. Here's how they maintained an environment of joy, peace and Black empowerment despite the decades-long wait for justice.

Racism