Education

Politics

Civil Liberties Groups Decry Bill Redefining ‘Antisemitism’

Brett Wilkins / Common Dreams May 2, 2024 The language of the bill conflates legitimate criticism of the Israeli government with bigotry against Jewish people. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

TD Column

Is the End of Public Schooling Near?

Erin Aubry Kaplan / Truthdig Apr 12, 2024 Inglewood, California’s gutted system previews a bleak future for American education. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Education

Kids Can Now Discover Inspirational American Women on the Quarter

Chabeli Carrazana / The 19th Mar 29, 2024 The faces of 20 diverse women are joining the founding fathers on American currency. Educators see it as a chance to expand how U.S. history is taught. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

We Are Witnessing a Resurgence of Anti-Science Fundamentalism

Robert Reich / Substack Mar 6, 2024 The recent ruling in Alabama regarding "frozen embyros" can't help but evoke memories of the trial of John T. Scopes. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Education

Liberty University Fined $14 Million for Failing to Report Sexual Violence

Nadra Nittle / The 19th Mar 6, 2024 Liberty University's fine is the largest ever against a school for violating the federal Clery Act, which mandates support for sexual violence victims and campus safety initiatives. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Education

The Right-Wing Crusade to End Public Education

Jeff Bryant / IMI Mar 1, 2024 Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona finally spelled out exactly what Republicans aim to do to public schooling in America. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Education

The Dictionary Is Too Controversial for Florida Schools

Nadra Nittle / The 19th Jan 15, 2024 Escambia County’s school district was already facing a lawsuit over banned books on LGBTQ+ subjects and race. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Opinion

How a Racist, Conservative Playbook Led to Claudine Gay’s Ouster

Errin Haines / The 19th Jan 4, 2024 Much of the criticism wasn’t about legitimate concerns about academic integrity or campus antisemitism. It was about who is in power. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Education

Wealthy Donors Set a Dangerous Precedent for Universities

Robert Reich / Substack Dec 14, 2023 By forcing out university presidents over hypotheticals posed by right-wing members of Congress, one cannot help but worry that this will only serve to fuel antisemitism. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Opinion

‘If I Must Die, You Must Live To Tell My Story’

Max Blumenthal / The Grayzone Dec 11, 2023 A tribute to outspoken Palestinian author and educator, Refaat Alareer, who along with his brother, sister, and her three children, was killed by the IDF on December 6th. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Education

Inside Philadelphia’s Effort to Disrupt the School-to-Prison Pipeline

Naomi Goldstein, Amanda NeMoyer / The Conversation Dec 7, 2023 Research on a police diversion program implemented in 2014 shows a striking 91% reduction in in-school arrests over less than 10 years. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Education

One Community’s Fight To Recall School Board Culture Warriors

Cerise Castle / Capital & Main Dec 1, 2023 In Temecula, residents with different agendas united this year to remove members who attacked teaching on race and LGBTQ+ topics. Some Black recall supporters say the community has failed for decades to fight racism. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )