Schools Can’t Bar Teachers From Telling Parents If Kids Are Transgender, Judge Rules - Education Week
Schools Can’t Bar Teachers From Telling Parents If Kids Are Transgender, Judge Rules Education Week
Anti-trans panic
A satirical chronicle of fear, grievance, and cultural alarm in the American white-as-2%-milk echo chamber.
Education & Schools
Book bans, curriculum fights, DEI in schools, and parents’ rights campaigns.
New book restrictions cost Alabama libraries hundreds of hours, thousands of dollars
Changes to state library regulations over the past two years have created confusion among Alabama libraries, forcing them to reallocate resources to comply with code changes and causing dismay among those who believed they had to choose between receiving state aid or adhering to their ethical principles. The new restrictions, targeting what the Alabama Public […]
Alabama Reflector
Alabama State Board of Education approves new textbooks after months-long dispute
The Alabama State Board of Education Thursday approved new textbooks for arts education and social studies after months of delays and disputes over content. The board voted 5-4 to approve a list of recommendations for the books. Gov. Kay Ivey, the chair of the board, and board members Tracie West, a Republican representing District 2; […]
Alabama Reflector
This tale of a Chicago school book ban was inspired by true events
Librarian Jarrett Dapier's graphic novel tells a fictionalized account of real-life events in 2013 that restricted access to Marjane Satrapi's memoir Persepolis in Chicago Public Schools.
NPR Education
Trump’s Erika Kirk pick sparks bipartisan outrage - MSN
Trump’s Erika Kirk pick sparks bipartisan outrage MSN
Book bans and curriculum
Nearly identical school prayer bills pass Alabama House committees
Two Alabama House committees Wednesday approved bills that could require school boards to mandate the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance and allow public prayers and the reading of religious texts in schools. HB 43 and HB 511, both sponsored by Rep. Reed Ingram, R-Pike Road, would cause local school boards to lose up to […]
Alabama Reflector
Campus Radical Newsletter: Anti-ICE curriculum in geography class, trans kindergarten teacher sparks outrage - Fox News
Campus Radical Newsletter: Anti-ICE curriculum in geography class, trans kindergarten teacher sparks outrage Fox News
Book bans and curriculum
School board clash: Fallout from Colorado’s ‘first public Christian school’ sparks board vacancy dispute - Chalkbeat
School board clash: Fallout from Colorado’s ‘first public Christian school’ sparks board vacancy dispute Chalkbeat
Book bans and curriculum
Landry calls on Trump administration to expand its DEI investigation into Louisiana universities - Louisiana Illuminator
Landry calls on Trump administration to expand its DEI investigation into Louisiana universities Louisiana Illuminator
DEI backlash
Confusion, anger, and potential division remain weeks following controversial vote at the Conservative convention - todayville.com
Confusion, anger, and potential division remain weeks following controversial vote at the Conservative convention todayville.com
Book bans and curriculum
DEI wins in court, but loses on the (education) battlefield - Los Angeles Times
DEI wins in court, but loses on the (education) battlefield Los Angeles Times
DEI backlash
Following leaked messages, Republican House education chair says publicly she favors politically segregated schools - Concord Monitor
Following leaked messages, Republican House education chair says publicly she favors politically segregated schools Concord Monitor
Book bans and curriculum
How some Maine parents are fighting back against conservative education groups - Centralmaine.com
How some Maine parents are fighting back against conservative education groups Centralmaine.com
Parents rights culture war
Conservative backlash brews over DEI efforts of U-Va.’s next president - The Washington Post
Conservative backlash brews over DEI efforts of U-Va.’s next president The Washington Post
Book bans and curriculum
Former university administrator sues UNC Charlotte for 'targeted' termination - WCNC
Former university administrator sues UNC Charlotte for 'targeted' termination WCNC
DEI backlash
DeSantis’ resolve to pass his vaccine policies strengthens as measles cases continue to rise
His attempt to alter the state’s vaccine policies for school children failed during the now-concluded legislative session, but Gov. Ron DeSantis said late Friday that he remains committed to seeing his policies pass before having to leave his post in January 2027. The 2026 regular session was DeSantis’ last as governor, but the Republican could […]
Alabama Reflector
Bill allowing consolidation of county school boards passes Alabama House
The Alabama House of Representatives Tuesday passed a bill that would allow county school boards to consolidate. HB 380, sponsored by Rep. Terri Collins, R-Decatur, is a constitutional amendment that would allow two or more public county school boards to combine into one multi-county board of education. “They could join with another board, or two […]
Alabama Reflector
Alabama’s school voucher program might go universal despite budget concerns
Under current law, Alabama’s school voucher program will extend to every child regardless of income next year. And that has both Democratic and Republican legislators worried about public school funding. The CHOOSE Act ushered in a school voucher program that awards a tax credit up to $7,000 to parents for education-based expenses, including private school […]
Alabama Reflector
Alabama’s school voucher program might go universal despite budget concerns
Under current law, Alabama’s school voucher program will extend to every child regardless of income next year. And that has both Democratic and Republican legislators worried about public school funding. The CHOOSE Act ushered in a school voucher program that awards a tax credit up to $7,000 to parents for education-based expenses, including private school […]
Alabama Reflector
Conservative Association drops ‘far right’ speaker after student backlash - varsity.co.uk
Conservative Association drops ‘far right’ speaker after student backlash varsity.co.uk
DEI backlash
Texas clarifies voucher rules to help more families access future special ed support
After reporting from The Texas Tribune, the office tasked with handing out vouchers clarified that families who do not complete a special education evaluation this year may have a chance to qualify for more funding in future years.
Texas Tribune
Bill allowing consolidation of county school boards passes Alabama House
The Alabama House of Representatives Tuesday passed a bill that would allow county school boards to consolidate. HB 380, sponsored by Rep. Terri Collins, R-Decatur, is a constitutional amendment that would allow two or more public county school boards to combine into one multi-county board of education. “They could join with another board, or two […]
Alabama Reflector
Alabama House committee OKs bill changing athletic eligibility for CHOOSE Act students
An Alabama House committee Wednesday approved a bill that would change the way the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) deems students eligible for sports. HB 563, sponsored by Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, would allow students who receive money from the CHOOSE Act, a voucher-like program providing money that can be used for private school […]
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