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Arkansas Will Not Recognize AP Black History for Credit, Only European History
One critic of the state's action described it as “racism pure and simple.”
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Despite Reversing AP Psychology Ban, Some Florida Schools Still Won’t Teach It
Florida students continue to struggle with a board of education more interested in political ideology than academics.
![A group of activists hold a rally and a protest outside the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 12 to demand that the charges be dropped against the Tampa 5, five activists who are facing felony charges after being brutalized by police for protesting against the removal of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives on campus.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/08/GettyImages-1529143301-scaled.jpg)
Amid Extremist Attacks on Higher Ed, We Must Go Beyond Diversity and Inclusion
The framework of diversity, equity and inclusion isn’t radical enough to truly challenge the spheres of power.
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Idaho’s Teacher of the Year Winner Leaving State Following Right-Wing Harassment
The educator was attacked for discussing world cultures and for recognizing the existence of the United Nations.
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Massachusetts to Become 8th State to Make Universal Free School Meals Permanent
Rep. Ayanna Pressley urged Congress to “follow suit and make this a reality for every child who calls America home."
![People hold up signs in support of gay and transgender student rights during the Chino Valley Unified School District board meeting at Don Lugo High School in Chino, California, on July 20, 2023.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/07/GettyImages-1546203357-400x300.jpg)
Real Grassroots Parents Groups Can Fight Extremist Takeovers of Schools
Here’s how to fight back against the dark money groups attacking schools and working to influence the 2024 election.
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Biden-Backed Bill May Be Used to Censor LGBTQ, Reproductive Health Content
“KOSA would cut off another vital avenue of access to information for vulnerable youth,” critics of the bill wrote.
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3.2 Million Children May Lose Care If Congress Lets Pandemic-Era Funds Expire
To have the child care system we deserve, child care needs funding to make it accessible and affordable.
![Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia speaks at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on May 1, 2023, in Simi Valley, California.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/07/2023_0725-glenn-youngkin-400x300.jpg)
Arlington Public Schools Refuse to Comply With Virginia’s Anti-Trans Policies
More than 4,000 transgender students in the state will be affected by the anti-trans policies.
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Florida Will Allow Far Right PragerU Materials in Public Schools, Company Says
“This is Christian nationalist indoctrination,” one critic of the move said.