How the New York City Chancellor Prepared for a Congressional Grilling
David C. Banks, New York City schools chancellor, faces questioning over antisemitism in schools post Israel-Hamas war. He emphasizes the need to combat hate in public schools. [ more ]
How the New York City Chancellor Prepared for a Congressional Grilling
David C. Banks, the NYC schools chancellor, faces scrutiny over antisemitism amidst Israel-Hamas war. He emphasizes intolerance for hate in public schools. [ more ]
Suburban schools becoming less white, more Latino 70 years after Brown decision
The resegregation of America's public schools in suburbs has increased significantly over the past three decades, with Black and Latino families facing patterns of racial and economic segregation. [ more ]
Newsom and DeSantis both promote freedom in education. But their focus is wildly different
The governors of California and Florida have contrasting visions of freedom in education, with one prioritizing parental control and the other focusing on civil rights and diversity.
The debate between the governors highlights deep philosophical differences and the cultural divide surrounding LGBTQ+ issues and American history.
Parents are more concerned about how topics like history, race, gender, and sexuality are taught in schools than the specific curriculum. [ more ]
Texas School Will Allow Trans Student In School Musical After Major Backlash
Sherman Independent School District's board of trustees reversed a controversial decision and will allow a transgender student to play a lead role in a high school performance.
Residents express concern about the influence of conservative politics and religion on public schools.
Dozens of people shared their experiences and emphasized the need for better protections for LGBTQ+ students during a public comment section. [ more ]
Letters: The Catholic priest abuse scandal has another group of victims: The many clerics committed to service
Two weeks ago, a new, horrific chapter on sexual abuse by the Catholic religious began.By laying bare the magnitude of the tragedy, the Illinois attorney general heightened the consciousness of everyone to this issue.Once again, Catholics and others read a report wondering if they will recognize a name.
In Russian Schools, It's Recite Your ABC's and Love Your Army'
A new version of the ABC's in Russia's far east starts with A is for Army, B is for Brotherhood and injects a snappy phrase with every letter, like, Love your Army.A swim meet in the southern city of Magnitogorsk featured adolescents diving into the pool wearing camouflage uniforms, while other competitors slung model Kalashnikov rifles across their backs.