Caitlin Sievers, Arizona Mirror March 9, 2023 Gov. Katie Hobbs has issued her 16th veto, nixing a bill that would have banned the teaching of critical race theory in Arizona schools. The measure, Senate Bill 1305, would have prohibited public K-12 schools in Arizona from a wide range of race-related …
Read More »Politicians Seek To Control Classroom Discussions About Slavery In The US
Raphael E. Rogers, Clark University Of all the subjects taught in the nation’s public schools, few have generated as much controversy of late as the subjects of racism and slavery in the United States. The attention has come largely through a flood of legislative bills put forth primarily by Republicans …
Read More »Florida Education Officials Reject 54 Math Textbooks, Claiming They “indoctrinate” Kids
by Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix April 15, 2022 Friday afternoon heading into a holiday weekend, statewide education officials announced that they rejected 54 math textbooks out of 132 — that’s 41 percent — claiming that some of the materials attempt to “indoctrinate” kids with references to so-called critical race …
Read More »Arizona Governor Signs Bill To Prohibit Teaching Of Critical Race Theory
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed a bill on Friday that prohibits critical race theory from being taught. According to the state legislature, House Bill 2906 was passed in a 31-25 vote and the Senate passed the bill with a 16-12 vote. The bill prevents “state and any local governments from …
Read More »Joint Chiefs Chair: ‘Its Important We Understand’ Critical Race Theory
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Army General Mark Milley says it’s important for service members to understand critical race theory despite Republican claims that the subject is harmful and divisive. At a House Armed Service Committee hearing, General Milley rejected GOP claims about critical race theory and said, “a lot of …
Read More »Senate Confirms Kiran Ahuja To Head Office Of Personnel Management
The Senate confirmed Kiran Ahuja as director of the Office of Personnel Management. Vice President Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote for Ahuja. “Kiran Ahuja is qualified, experienced, and dedicated public servant who we are looking forward to leading the Office of Personnel Management in its work protecting the safety …
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