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Tension intensifies between College Board and Florida over AP courses

Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

via CBS News (Pennsylvania)

Already at arms over the AP African American studies course, the College Board has accused Florida of having "effectively banned" the advanced placement psychology class.

Parent Involvement, Racism

Tension intensifies between College Board and Florida with clash over AP psychology course

Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

via CBS News (Pennsylvania)

Already at arms over the AP African American studies course, the College Board has accused Florida of having "effectively banned" the advanced placement psychology class.

Parent Involvement, Racism

Ryan Walters targets Tulsa Public Schools in Twitter video

Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

via The Oklahoman (Oklahoma)

Tulsa Public Schools says it does not receive money from the Chinese government, as state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters has alleged.

Racism

Black fraternity and engineers group pull conventions out of Florida, over state’s “racist policies”

Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

via CBS News (Pennsylvania)

The Sunshine State will lose out on roughly $4.6 million in economic activity, Alpha Phi Alpha's president said.

Racism

Puppets, shadows and a compact cast: CRT’s inventive ‘Wizard of Oz’ is less spectacle, more vaudeville (review)

Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

via syracuse.com (New York)

The show runs through Saturday, Aug. 19 in Preble, NY

Racism

California’s Wave of Labor Activism Surges Once More

Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

via The New York Times (New York)

Politicians want Taylor Swift to support striking hotel workers by postponing her Los Angeles shows, and Hollywood studios hope to restart talks with screenwriters who walked out in May.

Racism

A historic nominee, Cameron picks and chooses when to discuss race in bid for KY governor

Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

via Kentucky.com (Kentucky)

Daniel Cameron has faced sharp criticism for a number of his policy stances and his handling of the Breonna Taylor case. Cameron says he faces a 'double standard' in his campaign.

Racism

WESH 2 presents Back to School: Everything you need to know

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023

via WESH (Florida)

WESH 2 presents Back to School: Everything you need to know

Social Emotional Learning, School Board – General, Racism

Central Florida districts look to fill teacher vacancies before school starts

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023

via WESH (Florida)

'We are seeing more and more teachers saying they're leaving education, they are leaving Florida."

Social Emotional Learning, Racism

Alabama GOP proposes ban on campaign money from AEA but not in legislative races

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023

via al.com (Alabama)

The proposed Republican Party rule would apply to races for the state Board of Education and county school superintendent positions.

Parent Involvement, School Board – General, Racism

‘Thriving together’: Black Bostonians and visitors celebrate a successful NAACP convention

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023

via The Boston Globe (Massachusetts)

'I'm hopeful that as a result of this convention there are people who will give Boston a second look,' said Tanisha Sullivan, president of the NAACP's Boston chapter.

Racism

NAACP convention: Participants, Black Bostonians celebrate gathering as a rousing success

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023

via The Boston Globe (Massachusetts)

'I'm hopeful that as a result of this convention there are people who will give Boston a second look,' said Tanisha Sullivan, president of the NAACP's Boston chapter.

Racism

Kamala Harris refuses to debate DeSantis on new Florida Black history standards. Here’s what to know on feud

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023

via Palm Beach Post (Florida)

After Gov. Ron DeSantis penned a letter asking Vice President Kamala Harris to debate Florida Black history coursework, she rejected his offer.

Racism

Here are the top education issues to watch going into the new school year

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023

via The Kansas City Star (Kansas)

Schools are preparing for a new academic year amid growing political polarization in the classroom and mounting concerns about learning loss. As the 2024 election heats up and reports indicate plummeting test scores, educators are at the forefront of navigating the line to satisfy students, parents and politicians. From advances in technology to books pulled...

LGBTQ+, Racism, Book Bans

Georgia Tech emeritus professor: Florida twists history to sanitize slavery

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023

via AJC (Georgia)

In a guest column, a Georgia Tech professor emeritus questions Florida's history standards saying some Black people benefited from slavery because they gained skills.

Racism

July 25, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023

via Mitchell Republic (South Dakota)

July 25, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Reider called the regular meeting of the Davison County Boar

Racism

Definition cloudy

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023

via Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. (Arkansas)

As much as I sometimes decry social media, I admit there are some accounts that are always worth a follow. For the Word Nerd, following the Merriam-Webster dictionary is just a given, but considering…

Racism

Ken Paxton Impeachment and Trial

Tuesday, August 1st, 2023

via The Dallas Morning News, Inc. (Texas)

The Texas House impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton in May 2023 based on alleged corruption, conspiracy and general unfitness for office. The Texas Senate...

Racism

Teachers union’s lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s ‘prohibited concepts in education’ law is meritless

Tuesday, August 1st, 2023

via The Washington Times, LLC (District of Columbia)

Two years after it became law, the left-leaning Tennessee Education Association filed a lawsuit challenging Tennessee's 'prohibited concepts in education' law, dubbed the critical race theory ban.

Racism