In a victory for parental rights, a bill Thursday was signed into law giving Georgia’s parents the right to challenge books and other school materials that they find offensive. “No later than January 1, 2023, each local board of education shall adopt a complaint class resolution policy for its local school system to be used … Continued
Two pairs of parents are suing the staff of a Massachusetts middle school for allegedly encouraging their children to adopt new gender identities without their knowledge or consent. Stephen Foote and Marissa Silvestri, alongside Jonathan Feliciano and Sandra Salmeron, filed the lawsuit on April 12 in a Massachusetts federal district court with the help of the Child and … Continued
Baylor University has established an “official” group for LGBTQ students who say they require “safety,” “support,” and “resources,” though a longstanding “unofficial” group will continue to push its radical agenda inconsistent with the private Christian school’s biblical values. “I feel like the administration got a better idea of the queer experience on campus and I feel … Continued
When Georgia’s fiscal 2023 budget starts on July 1, students will see a bit of a reprieve on their bills. The budget includes $230 million for the University System of Georgia (USG) to eliminate a so-called Special Institutional Fee (SIF). The fee ranges from $170 to $544 per semester, depending on the institution. “The university … Continued
The Satanic Temple has filed a civil lawsuit against the Northern York County School Board in Pennsylvania, claiming the board discriminated against it by voting down its plan to begin an “After School Satan Club,” while other groups’ clubs have been accepted. “The First Amendment prohibits a government from considering the popularity of communicative activity when determining … Continued
South Carolina legislation that would prohibit the teaching of critical race theory (CRT) in the K-12 classroom advanced in the House on April 21. House Bill 5183, or the South Carolina Transparency and Integrity in Education Act, would prevent “ideological and viewpoint biases” being presented as fact instead of theory while maintaining “complete histories of South … Continued
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) recommended Florida State Sen. Manny Diaz Jr. (R – Hialeah Gardens) to succeed current Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran. Corcoran was a former Florida House Speaker who is seeking to spend time with family and announced his resignation effective at the end of April. “Richard has been a champion for students and families, … Continued
Students at Centennial High School in Circle Pines, Minn., are assigned to read “The Poet X,” a novel that has been banned in other districts which are concerned about its sexual content. The Poet X is a collection of poems that tell the story of a young girl named Xiomara and “the conflict between Xiomara’s religion and … Continued
A Queens, New York City, high school principal who had been removed from his post after accusations he padded his school’s graduation rate, has received a “sweetheart” settlement deal that allows him to have a “desk job” with the city’s Department of Education and ultimately pocket more than $1.8 million, the New York Post reported Saturday. Khurshid Abdul-Mutakabbir, … Continued
A former Albemarle County elementary school assistant principal is suing the school board, claiming that a racially hostile work environment forced her to quit her job in 2021. Emily Mais’ lawsuit describes an escalating series of conflicts related to anti-racism trainings, including the book Courageous Conversations About Race, which Governor Glenn Youngkin’s education administration has identified as an example … Continued
The Fairfax County Public School Board selected Dr. Michelle Reid to serve as the new superintendent, replacing Dr. Scott Brabrand. “Dr. Reid is focused on academic achievement and outcomes for every student in our Fairfax community. She has previously demonstrated the highest professional standards when it comes to leading a school district and a proven … Continued
Attorney General Jason Miyares and 15 other state attorneys general have filed an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a federal appeals court decision allowing Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJ) to use its controversial admissions process while a lawsuit goes forward. “Right now, there are innocent Virginians unfairly treated and punished not … Continued
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