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Florida’s Repressive Laws Are Exacerbating a Growing National Teacher Shortage
A hostile climate toward educators, particularly around LGBTQ+ issues and race, is pushing people out of the profession.
Right Wing “Woke Heat Maps” Target and Track Progressives for Crackdown
Numerous right-wing groups have created rankings and cluster maps to keep track of the left's alleged influence.
Right-Wing “American Birthright” Curriculum Pushes Christianity, Obscures Racism
Conservatives are promoting the new K-12 plan as the antidote to “Woke social studies standards.”
Republicans Are Channeling Tax Dollars to Right-Wing “Classical Education”
Lawmakers are working to facilitate the spread of conservative ideologies at colleges around the country.
New Laws Make It Hard for Some Educators to Discuss Buffalo Shooting in Class
In some states, laws now limit how teachers can discuss race, “divisive concepts” or current events.
The GOP Is Attacking LGBTQ Rights in Schools. These Students Are Fighting Back.
Anti-racist and LGBTQ youth are organizing in school to resist the onslaught of Republican attempts to silence them.
“Parental Rights” Groups Want to Eliminate the Department of Education
The “parental rights” movement is the latest manifestation of a longstanding effort to erase civil rights.
Florida Man Demands Ban on Bible in Schools Using DeSantis’s Own Law Against Him
“Don't blame me,” activist Chaz Stevens said. “I didn't pass this ridiculous legislation.”
DeSantis Ban on Math Books Financially Benefits Another Anti-CRT GOP Governor
The agency that oversaw the rejection of textbooks in Florida hasn't been transparent about why each book was denied.
Dark Money Networks That Attacked Justice Jackson Are Also Attacking Schools
Until our policies prioritize the knowledge and labor of teachers, the far right will succeed in dominating our schools.