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Federal
What's in Trump's New Executive Orders on Indoctrination and School Choice
The White House has no authority over curriculum, and no ability to unilaterally pull back federal dollars, but Trump is toeing the line.
Social Studies
Opinion
What We Lose When We Only Teach 鈥楻espectable鈥� Black History
It鈥檚 tempting to overcompensate for the absence of Black history by teaching only perfect, pristine, and pure histories.
Social Studies
Opinion
The Problem With Primary Sources in Black History Education
Do you know how to put Black history sources in context?
Social Studies
Opinion
The Three Essentials of Teaching a Black History Class
Launching a new Black history course is a challenge. It should be.
Federal
Trump Threatens School Funding Cuts in Effort to End 'Radical Indoctrination'
An executive order from the president marks an effort from the White House to influence what schools teach.
Equity & Diversity
What the Latest Civil Rights Data Show About Racial Disparities in 69传媒
The U.S. Department of Education released new data from 2021-22 covering students' access to STEM courses, school discipline, and more.
69传媒 & Literacy
Opinion
Don't Shield 69传媒 From Offensive Language in Literature. Do This Instead
Creating a safe space is just one of the many ways educators can use this challenge as a classroom learning experience.
Law & Courts
High Court Won't Review School Admissions Policy That Sought to Boost Diversity
The U.S. Supreme Court refused a case about whether race was unconstitutionally considered in admissions to Boston's selective schools.
Student Well-Being
School Leaders Confront Racist Texts, Harmful Rhetoric After Divisive Election
Educators say inflammatory rhetoric from the campaign trail has made its way into schools.
Policy & Politics
Opinion
Trump's Win Is a Wake-Up Call for Educators. Here's Why
Following the election, those in and around K-12 should reflect shared values and turn down the heat.
Law & Courts
Top Affirmative Action Foe Has New Target: Scholarships for Aspiring Minority Teachers
The legal activist behind the U.S. Supreme Court college admissions decision has now sued over an Illinois minority scholarship program.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
How Can Educators Strike a Healthy Balance on Diversity and Inclusion?
DEI advocates and opponents both have good points鈥攁nd both can go too far.
Special Education
'Handcuffed and Pushed Out': How 69传媒 Fail Some 69传媒 With Disabilities
What can happen to students and schools when disabilities are over- and under-identified in children.
Teaching
Opinion
Racism Exists in 69传媒. Here Are Strategies for Addressing It
Confronting racism in schools can be challenging, but doing nothing is a recipe for harming students.