Mason Public Schools’ equity plan encourages teachers to read books by Paulo Freire and other “anti-racist” writers
In Mason Public Schools’ recent equity plan, the district lays out its plan to increase diversity and social justice in the district’s work. Despite noting the “district’s continued…
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West Bloomfield School District endorses Black Lives Matter movement; provides anti-racist resources authored by political activists
The West Bloomfield School District has a page online promoting “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.” This page includes an “equity statement” explaining that the district will…
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The Episcopal School of Dallas promotes race-based affinity groups for students
The Episcopal School of Dallas has a page online promoting “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.” The page states that “the Board, in partnership with the school’s…
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Tangipahoa Parish School System has policy posted online to keep the gender identity of students secret from parents
The Tangipahoa Parish School System has a policy posted online titled “Gender Identity.” The policy within the school district’s database is dated April 10, 2019. The policy explains that the…
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Birmingham Public Schools promote “genderbread person”; boast of implementation of ‘culturally Responsive teaching’ and restorative practices
Among the many clubs that Birmingham Covington School offers to students is the BCS chapter of the Gay-Straight Alliance. On the club’s resources page, they include a diagram of…
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Alabama State Board of Education Voted to Lower Teacher Certification Requirements
In July 2022, the Alabama Board of Education voted to lower teacher certification requirements. Before the change, those wanting to become teachers in Alabama must pass the Praxis teacher test…
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Virginia Board of Education Voted To Lower Teacher Licensure Standards for Chemistry, Physics, and Biology
On Nov. 17, 2022, the Virginia Board of Education voted to lower the minimum passing scores for teacher licensure exams for chemistry, physics, and biology. All except one…
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Georgia State University Received Millions of Dollars to Partner with Atlanta Public Schools
In 2015, Georgia State University received a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education for its Collaboration and Reflection to Enhance Atlanta Teacher Effectiveness (CREATE) program. …
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Tupelo Public School District administrators discuss “transgender training”; school counselors share transgender guidelines that include keeping gender identity of students secret from parents
Parents Defending Education submitted a public records request to the Tupelo Public School District in Mississippi and received documents showing district administrators and counselors discussing transgender issues. One document PDE…
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