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U of North Texas removes DEI-related terms from course names

Changes to course titles at UNT reflect broader tensions surrounding diversity and inclusion topics in Texas education under legislative pressure.

New College of Florida to offer class on "wokeness"

New College of Florida's new course on wokeness reflects the college's conservative shift under Governor DeSantis's administration.

U of North Texas removes DEI-related terms from course names

Changes to course titles at UNT reflect broader tensions surrounding diversity and inclusion topics in Texas education under legislative pressure.

New College of Florida to offer class on "wokeness"

New College of Florida's new course on wokeness reflects the college's conservative shift under Governor DeSantis's administration.
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A clash over core curriculum at New College of Florida

New College of Florida is overhauling its core curriculum, limiting course options due to conservative legislation and influences, undermining its liberal arts mission.
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Literacy overhaul to ChatGPT: 5 NYC education issues we're watching this school year

New York City public schools begin a new year with curriculum changes and ongoing challenges, including student literacy and political tensions.
The implementation of new literacy curriculums is a major focus for the academic year.

Ron DeSantis is forcing Florida colleges to remove their LGBTQ+-inclusive courses - LGBTQ Nation

Florida universities are eliminating courses to comply with S.B. 266, impacting diversity and LGBTQ+ studies.

Literacy overhaul to ChatGPT: 5 NYC education issues we're watching this school year

New York City public schools begin a new year with curriculum changes and ongoing challenges, including student literacy and political tensions.
The implementation of new literacy curriculums is a major focus for the academic year.

Ron DeSantis is forcing Florida colleges to remove their LGBTQ+-inclusive courses - LGBTQ Nation

Florida universities are eliminating courses to comply with S.B. 266, impacting diversity and LGBTQ+ studies.
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Opinion | English Is Everybody's Business. (Or Is it Boocie-ness? Or Boozy-ness?)

Modern language arts education lacks the vocabulary richness of the past, potentially leaving students with a limited understanding of language's depth.
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How is Your School's Literacy Curriculum Changing? What Parents Should Know About NYC Reads

New York City's literacy instruction is overhauling to improve reading proficiency using research-backed curricula.

Poland's rightwing opposition criticises Tusk's education shake-up

Poland's new government plans to reduce school curriculum by 20% to alleviate exhaustion among teachers and students.
Controversy surrounds the narrowing down of history and literature classes in the curriculum.

How is Your School's Literacy Curriculum Changing? What Parents Should Know About NYC Reads

New York City's literacy instruction is overhauling to improve reading proficiency using research-backed curricula.

Poland's rightwing opposition criticises Tusk's education shake-up

Poland's new government plans to reduce school curriculum by 20% to alleviate exhaustion among teachers and students.
Controversy surrounds the narrowing down of history and literature classes in the curriculum.
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NYC test scores 2024: Math scores rise, English scores fall

Math scores improved in NYC public schools, but English scores declined amid a curriculum overhaul.

Bible Teaching in Every Classroom? In Oklahoma, Few Signs It's Happening.

Oklahoma's decision to mandate Bible teaching faces significant resistance and lack of implementation in public school districts.

Schoolbook publisher apologises for Junior Cert book portrayal of 'potato eating' traditional Irish family

The SPHE book portraying a traditional Irish family faced criticism for reinforcing stereotypes and was subsequently withdrawn from the curriculum.

NYC test scores 2024: Math scores rise, English scores fall

Math scores improved in NYC public schools, but English scores declined amid a curriculum overhaul.

Bible Teaching in Every Classroom? In Oklahoma, Few Signs It's Happening.

Oklahoma's decision to mandate Bible teaching faces significant resistance and lack of implementation in public school districts.

Schoolbook publisher apologises for Junior Cert book portrayal of 'potato eating' traditional Irish family

The SPHE book portraying a traditional Irish family faced criticism for reinforcing stereotypes and was subsequently withdrawn from the curriculum.
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A patriotic education': Hong Kong schools begin teaching Xi Jinping Thought

Hong Kong's new school curriculum now mandates teachings on Xi Jinping Thought, reflecting China's increasing control and influence over educational content.

The Guardian view on English lessons: make classrooms more creative again | Editorial

English subject decline impacting teacher recruitment.

America has legislated itself into competing red, blue versions of education

Three-fourths of US students are impacted by state laws on teaching race, sex, and gender.
38 states have implemented 114 laws since 2017, with most being restrictive in nature.

NYC schools say goodbye to this school year. And hello to 2024-25.

Chalkbeat follows NYC's school year with curriculum changes, political strife, and budget concerns.
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