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Florida teachers face stiffer sanctions over classroom restrictions
Monday, September 11th, 2023
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
School Board – General, Racism
Challenger to long-time incumbent on Central Valley School Board says district should forgo $33M levy
Monday, September 11th, 2023
via The Spokesman Review (Washington)There's a lot that differentiates candidates for the Central Valley School Board seat representing district 1.
Racism, School Board – General
These 5 books banned from Florida school shelves might surprise you
Monday, September 11th, 2023
via Palm Beach Post (Florida)According to a list from the department of education, material removed from school libraries include a book about a mammal from Asia and Michelangelo.
Parent Involvement, Racism
Meet the parents who say their rights are ignored by the ‘parental rights’ movement ⋆ Michigan Advance
Monday, September 11th, 2023
via Michigan Advance (Michigan)While right-wing groups like Moms for Liberty have emerged as a potent political force in the latest chapter of the decades-old 'parental rights' movement, parents of LGBTQ+ children and children of…
Parent Involvement, Racism, Book Bans, School Board – General
Trump rally highlights Republican division with booing of absent Thune, Rounds, Johnson
Sunday, September 10th, 2023
via Mitchell Republic (South Dakota)The state's all-Republican, three-member congressional delegation — Sens. John Thune and Mike Rounds, and Rep. Dusty Johnson — did not attend the event.
Racism
Naomi Klein Sees Uncanny Doubles in Our Politics
Sunday, September 10th, 2023
via The New Yorker (New York)A conversation with the writer about her new book, 'Doppelganger,' and the strange intersections of right and left.
Racism
Materials on AP African American studies classes in state sent, firm says
Sunday, September 10th, 2023
via Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. (Arkansas)Ahead of Friday's deadline for the six schools offering an Advanced Placement African American studies course to submit all class materials to the state Department of Education, the organization that…
Racism
Mead School Board incumbent casts himself as candidate of change, challenger critical of political element on board
Sunday, September 10th, 2023
via The Spokesman Review (Washington)Known for authoring a controversial proposal to ban critical race theory from Mead's curriculum, school board member Michael Cannon is running for a second term, saying he'll defend parental rights.…
School Board – General, Parent Involvement, Racism
Black history is ‘being attacked.’ These parents found alternatives.
Saturday, September 9th, 2023
via Press Herald (Maine)After Florida began changing its teaching standards on Black history, Kristin Fulwylie Thomas, a former political organizer, quit her job and decided to work full time on a nonprofit she had founded…
Racism
Newsom to Democrats: ‘Buck up’ and back Biden
Saturday, September 9th, 2023
via The New York Times (Texas)California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in an interview that he was not running for president and that the time has come for Democrats to rally around President Joe Biden.
Racism
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
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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 …
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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