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America needs a new strategy against antisemitism
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023
via The Washington Times, LLC (District of Columbia)In June, the Biden administration released its 'National Strategy for Countering Antisemitism.' Crafted in part with the help of groups like the Council on American-Islamic Relations that promote antisemitism, it should come as no surprise the policy was moribund at birth and dodged all the difficult issues, such as offering an appropriate definition of the term itself.
Racism
Conservative PragerU courses not approved for Texas schools contrary to board member’s claim
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023
via Houston Chronicle (Texas)The Florida Board of Education recently made national headlines when it approved PragerU...
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Kansas newspaper raid draws plenty of attention, but journalists defy threats across U.S.
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023
via alaskabeacon.com (Alaska)"When powerful people go after journalists and news outlets, they go after everyone. They go after publications' readers."
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The first 2024 Republican presidential debate is just about to wrap …
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023
via KOB 4 (New Mexico)After recent campaign stumbles, Ron DeSantis was expected to have to defend himself and project likeability on the debate stage — but he had done relatively little of either as the two-hour broadcast neared its end. The Florida governor instead seemed to take a back seat to more vocal candidates, speaking significantly less than biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, his closest GOP competitor besides former President Donald Trump in recent polls. Ramaswamy garnered both massive applause and barbs from competitors on stage on topics from foreign policy to climate change.
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Leadership Institute, Moms for Liberty, guide Wisconsin conservatives
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023
via Journal Sentinel, Inc. (Wisconsin)The Leadership Institute and Moms for Liberty co-hosted a school board-focused training for conservatives in Wisconsin on Tuesday.
Parent Involvement, School Board – General, Racism
These 5 powerful groups are trying to end sex ed in schools, and they’re winning
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023
via PENNLive (Pennsylvania)Big money and big power has gone into the fight behind sex education in schools. Here are five organizations that have tried to stop good sex ed and replace it with 'just don't.'
Parent Involvement, LGBTQ+, Racism
Barkley, Bryant and Knott are the Union’s Candidates
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023
via The Gazette (Colorado)Two sets of school board candidates are vying for votes to take (or maintain) control of Teller County's largest school board and the foreseeable future of our county's education system.
School Board – General, Racism
Topics to watch for in Republican debate: inflation, Ukraine, abortion and more
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023
via 8 News NOW (Nevada)Over two hours of debate, eight Republican presidential candidates are certain to face questions on pocketbook issues to defense policy, Social Security to climate change. Inflation and the economy are routinely ranked as the top concern of Americans. Abortion is proving to be a tough topic at the polls for Republicans. And as the war […]
Parent Involvement, Book Bans, Racism
Black history is under attack across US from AP African American Studies to ‘Ruby Bridges’
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023
via The Jackson Sun (Tennessee)Opportunities to learn a more inclusive version of U.S. history are finally becoming more common in public schools. And already being stamped out.
Racism, Book Bans, School Board – General
Back to march on Washington
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023
via The Atlanta Voice (Georgia)The 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, a moment in American Civil Rights history, is August 28, but the march will take place Saturday, Aug. 26.
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How Ron DeSantis used Florida schools to become a culture warrior
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023
via Bellingham Herald (Washington)Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' education policies have faced wide criticism from civil rights leaders and educators, among others, but they also have paid off politically.
Social Emotional Learning, Parent Involvement, Book Bans, Racism
Oliva tells districts to supply African American studies course materials, says classes may violate prohibition against indoctrination
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023
via Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. (Arkansas)Arkansas Department of Education Secretary Jacob Oliva sent a letter to school superintendents requiring those offering an AP African American studies class to submit course materials to the agency.
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University of Nebraska President Ted Carter to become next leader of Ohio State
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023
via The Grand Island Independent (Nebraska)LINCOLN — University of Nebraska President Ted Carter on Tuesday was named the new president of Ohio State University.
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Wall Street billionaire putting millions into Ky. gov. race
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023
via The Daily Independent (Kentucky)FRANKFORT A Wall Street billionaire and crusader for charter schools is bankrolling media attacks on Democratic incumbent Andy Beshear in Kentucky's race for governor.
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University of Nebraska President Ted Carter named next head of Ohio State
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023
via Journal Star (Nebraska)The Ohio State Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to approve the appointment of Carter as the university's next president.
Racism
Unelected education boards set rules that reach beyond Florida law
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
School Board – General, Racism
Republican debate: DeSantis gears up for major moment onstage
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023
via The Gazette (Colorado)All the candidates on the debate stage Wednesday night will hope for a breakout moment, but the brightest spotlight will likely shine on Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL).
Racism
Kansas newspaper raid draws plenty of attention, but journalists …
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023
via Michigan Advance (Michigan)After Kansas Reflector reported on the ignominious and unconstitutional raid of the Marion County Record on Aug. 11, news outlets and commentators from across Kansas and the nation followed suit throughout the weekend. The voices of those who value a free press and free expression were overwhelming in their force and intensity. Eight days later, […]
Racism
CMCSS says they are in compliance after Rep. Green questions educators on CRT training
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023
via The Leaf Chronicle (Tennessee)USA TODAY delivers current national and local news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, and videos.
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