The HB 1605 Advisory Panel, which guides the development of “Open Education Resource” materials, leans to the religious right, with politicians like Ben Carson on the panel. […]
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Brown v. Board of Education Reminds Us to Reject Voucher Schemes
Marking Brown v. Board’s 70th anniversary, we examine the racist origins of vouchers and modern voucher schemes to defund public education. […]
What Does a School Board Do?
Learn about the role of school boards and how you can show up for the education and rights of students in your district. […]
In the Midst of Texas’s Book Banning Hysteria, We’re Celebrating Transgender Stories
Across Texas and the nation, the far-right is engaged in a coordinated campaign to erase LGBTQIA+ stories and identities by banning books from schools and libraries. According to a PEN America report, Texas had the second-highest number of book-banning instances during the 2022-23 school year. 30% of the books banned across the U.S. had LGBTQIA+ […]
Patriotic math? Far-right Texas SBOE sets its 2024 priorities
If the first meeting of 2024 is any indication, too many SBOE members are already more interested in playing politics than educating kids. […]
