Education
28 Bills, Ten Commandments and 1 Source: A Christian Right ‘Bill Mill’
Controversial historian David Barton's fingerprints appear on 28 bills that have cropped up before the legislatures in 18 states this year.
Education
Texas Education Board Approves Bible-Based Lessons for Schools
A majority of the Texas State Board of Education gave final approval Friday to a state-authored curriculum under intense scrutiny in recent months for its heavy inclusion of biblical teachings.
Mom of School Shooter Faces Prison; Verdict Sparks Mixed Reactions
Jennifer Crumbley's verdict has been applauded as a win for gun violence prevention but criticized for potentially creating a slippery slope.
Education
Florida Education Officials Say These Women Benefited From Slavery. Here’s the Truth.
The Florida Education Department is drawing ire from the public, historians and elected officials for its 2023 social studies standards.
Education
‘Do Not, for the Love of God, Tell Kids That Slavery Was Beneficial’
A 1994 Florida statute requires schools to teach African American history, but Gov. DeSantis has been chipping away at the legacy of the law.
Education
How Race Became the Central Issue in Many School Board Elections
Lower down on many ballots are local contests where race — and how it's taught in the classroom — is a hot-button issue.
Education
Texas Has Banned More Books Than Any Other State, According to New Report
Across the country, more books have been challenged and removed as religious and conservative groups target LGBTQ and race issues.
Education
Texas Public Schools Must Display ‘In God We Trust’ Posters If Donated
Law requiring schools to display 'In God We Trust' posters is the latest move by the GOP to bring Christianity into taxpayer-funded institutions.
Education
Texas School District Orders All Bibles Removed From Library Shelves
A list of 41 books, including the Bible, 'The Bluest Eye' by Toni Morrison and Anne Frank’s 'The Diary of Young Girl,' were being pulled.
Education
Slavery Should Be Taught as ‘Involuntary Relocation,’ Texas Educators Propose
A group of educators proposed to the Texas State Board of Education that slavery should be taught as "involuntary relocation."
Education
Senators Want FDA to Ban Use of Electric Shock Devices on Students
Senators are pushing for an end to the use of electric shock devices on people with disabilities, a tool still used by one U.S. school.
