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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.
Racism
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.
Racism
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.
Racism
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.
Racism
Saline County JPs OK rule expanding powers over library board
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023
via Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. (Arkansas)BENTON -- Members of the Saline County Quorum Court approved an ordinance Monday that would broaden their control over the local library system.
Racism
Arkansas education secretary says state to review districts’ AP African American Studies materials
Monday, August 21st, 2023
via The Seattle Times (Washington)Arkansas has asked five school districts offering an Advanced Placement African American Studies course to send in their materials for review.
Racism
Arkansas to inspect AP African American Studies lesson plans for evidence of critical race theory, indoctrination
Monday, August 21st, 2023
via Arkansas Times (Arkansas)The state education secretary noted a particular concern over lessons on "intersections of identity" and "resistance and resilience."
Racism
Mississippi school district pushed equity, quizzed parents on gender identity
Monday, August 21st, 2023
via The Gazette (Colorado)EXCLUSIVE — A Mississippi school district has been using teacher trainings to incorporate ideas of critical race theory and asked parents if they were comfortable discussing gender identity and sexual
Social Emotional Learning, Parent Involvement, Racism
Sultan: Back-to-school assignment for parents: Read one of these banned books
Monday, August 21st, 2023
via St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Illinois)Students are getting their assignments as they head back to school this month, and their parents should join them.
Book Bans, Racism
On classroom culture wars, teacher in chief Jill Biden treads lightly
Monday, August 21st, 2023
via The Washington Post (Maryland)The first lady has criticized 'book bans,' but has avoided partisan broadsides
Racism, Book Bans
James Byrd’s brutal murder has faded from a Texas town’s memory
Monday, August 21st, 2023
via The Washington Post (Maryland)Twenty-five years after a Black man, James Byrd, was killed by three White men in this East Texas town, many in Jasper are ready to forget.
Racism
Youngkin retools message for new elections with ‘Parents Matter’ talks
Monday, August 21st, 2023
via The Washington Post (Maryland)Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) rode a wave of parental grievance to win in a trending-blue state in 2021. Now he's retooling the theme for legislative races.
School Board – General, Racism
How Ron DeSantis joined the ‘ruling class’ — and turned against it
Sunday, August 20th, 2023
via The Seattle Times (Washington)Early last year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis nestled into his chair onstage in Naples, Florida, to explain to an audience of the would-be conservative elite his journey through the reigning liberal one they hoped to destroy.
Parent Involvement, Racism
The Education of Ron DeSantis: 5 Takeaways
Sunday, August 20th, 2023
via The New York Times (Florida)Mr. DeSantis, the Republican governor and presidential candidate, leaned heavily on his Ivy League schooling before using it as fodder in the culture wars. Here are key findings from a Times…
Parent Involvement, Racism