On Race and Schools, Here’s What Americans Agree and Disagree On
There are real divides in this country on how to teach about race and racism, particularly on whether to teach ...
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‘The Most Hated Conservative College Student in the State’: How a Texas Student Embroiled Her Campus in a Culture War
Senior Kelly Neidert developed a reputation among University of North Texas students and administrators as the campus’ biggest provocateur.
Why a Private Christian College, Linked to Trump’s 1776 Commission, Has an Outsize Influence in Tennessee
Hillsdale College is a private liberal arts school. Its affiliate, American Classical Education Inc., operates 21 schools in 10 states.
White Conservative Law Student Questions Why Anti-CRT Activists Are ‘So Fearful’
As GOP lawmakers push to ban critical race theory, here’s how a CRT class changed the mind of one conservative ...
How Scholars Are Countering Well-Funded Attacks on Critical Race Theory
Attacks against CRT include multi-pronged legislative restrictions, as well as firings of educators accused of teaching biased histories.
Texas Prep School Was on Verge of Approval Until Officials Took Issue With Its ‘Antiracist’ Vow
A planned Texas charter school was on the verge of winning approval when officials took issue with its reference to ...
Actually, Anti-CRT Lawmakers Are Passing Pro-CRT Laws
Through caricature and distortion, right-wing sources have weaponized CRT to create a culture war that recasts antiracism as the new ...
Texas Principal Accused of Teaching ‘Critical Race Theory’ Resigns in Settlement
A Black North Texas principal has agreed to resign after being put on paid administrative leave amid accusations he was ...
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 ...
How Liberty University Discourages and Dismisses Students’ Reports of Sexual Assaults
The school founded by evangelist Jerry Falwell ignored reports of rape and threatened to punish accusers for breaking its moral ...
How a Black Principal Was Swept Into a ‘Critical Race Theory’ Maelstrom In a Mostly White Texas Suburb
Texas principle James Whitfield was put on paid leave about a month after being accused of teaching critical race theory.
Education Department to Forgive $5.8 Billion in Student Loans for Disabled Borrowers
The Education Department will forgive $5.8 billion in student loans taken out by borrowers who became seriously disabled.
Nikole Hannah-Jones Talks Choosing Howard University After UNC-Chapel Hill Tenure Case
In the two years since her "1619 Project" was published, Nikole Hannah-Jones has experienced the lowest moments of her career—and ...
Black Religion Scholars Call for Conversion — ‘You Can’t Think Yourself Out of Racism’
Black religion scholars say their work is routinely undervalued and their advancement blocked by a bias that prioritizes White theology.
The Battle Over CRT Is a Manufactured Crisis — But We Still Have to Fight It
The "CRT" battle may be fabricated but will have very real and lasting impacts — it is a fight over ...
Survey: Racial Justice, Climate Change Matter Most to Gen Z Christians
Gen Z students grappled with loneliness during the pandemic and care strongly about racial justice, according to a InterVarsity survey.
