The law aims to curb antisemitism in California schools, despite objections it could limit classroom speech. The measure adds new oversight roles and guidelines for educators.
Florida led the nation with 2,304 instances of book bans last school year, following the passage of multiple laws and pressure from local groups and elected officials.
Illinois came very close to passing legislation that would have allowed its state community colleges to start offering baccalaureate degrees in the areas of most outstanding workforce need.
It’s a move with the potential to imperil afterschool programs, teacher training initiatives and education for migrant students. Some education advocacy groups estimate that approximately $5 billion is at stake.
Each June, schools hang rainbow flags and celebrate Pride Month—but without inclusive data systems, many non-binary students remain invisible in the places where they learn.
The lawsuit argues that students' First Amendment rights were harmed by what the ACLU called the "censorship of materials about race and gender in military-run schools." The U.S. Constitution's First Amendment protects free speech.
The well-being of LGBTQ+ young people suffers not because of who they are but due to mistreatment and stigmatization, a leading suicide-prevention organization contends.
