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Texas Board of Education mulls Bible-centered overhaul of social studies and reading lists
public-education19 days ago

Texas Board of Education mulls Bible-centered overhaul of social studies and reading lists

Texas’s State Board of Education is weighing two major changes: a rewrite of social studies standards that reduces world history beyond Europe and increases emphasis on Texas and the United States, and a reading list requiring Bible stories in public schools for students from age six to graduation. If approved, the changes would take effect in the 2030-31 school year. Supporters view the move as restoring traditional American foundations, while opponents warn it downplays racial, ethnic and religious diversity and could introduce factual errors; the board’s nine advisers are largely tied to conservative activism. A preliminary vote is scheduled this week, with a final vote expected Friday.

via The Texas Tribune|
#bible#note-extra-tag-not-allowed#public-education
Texas schools confront historic enrollment drop as demographics shift
public-education2 months ago

Texas schools confront historic enrollment drop as demographics shift

Texas public schools lost about 76,000 students this year—the first non-pandemic decline in roughly four decades—driven largely by Hispanic students (81% of the drop). Texas 2036’s analysis projects around 100,000 fewer students by the end of the decade, though some models foresee growth later. The declines come amid slower birth rates and heightened immigration enforcement, with districts facing funding pressures as attendance-based funding and new school vouchers reshuffle options for families.

via The Texas Tribune|
#enrollment-trends#hispanic-students#immigration-enforcement
Texas Schools Ordered to Omit Cesar Chavez from Lessons
state-government3 months ago

Texas Schools Ordered to Omit Cesar Chavez from Lessons

The Texas Education Agency directs all public schools to remove mentions of Cesar Chavez from lesson plans and to cancel or redirect Chavez Day events amid sexual abuse allegations; the move accompanies ongoing revisions to Texas social studies standards, with districts like Austin shifting observances to Dolores Huerta and Houston renaming Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day.

via The Texas Tribune|
#cesar-chavez#cesar-chavez-day#curriculum-standards
Judge orders Texas to extend private-school voucher deadline amid Islamic schools lawsuit
public-education3 months ago

Judge orders Texas to extend private-school voucher deadline amid Islamic schools lawsuit

A federal judge ordered Texas to extend the private-school voucher application deadline to March 31 after Muslim parents and Islamic schools sued claiming religious discrimination by excluding Islamic schools from the program. The order blocks the state from deciding which families receive vouchers while the case proceeds, with a late-April hearing planned. Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock had prevented Islamic schools from participating over claimed ties to foreign terrorist organizations, a label CAIR—designated by Gov. Abbott as terrorist—disputes. The program involves about $1 billion in funding and uses a lottery to distribute money to eligible students, with data showing most applicants come from private or home schooling; enrollment steps and disability/poverty-based funding rules are outlined, and officials planned to release final data later in the week. Enrollment windows close July 15 for student enrollment and July 31 for private schools to confirm enrollment.

via The Texas Tribune|
#cair#islamic-schools#public-education
Texas Education Agency warns districts could face state takeover over student walkouts
state-government5 months ago

Texas Education Agency warns districts could face state takeover over student walkouts

The Texas Education Agency issued guidance warning that districts could be taken over by the state, lose funding, or face other penalties if they facilitate student walkouts or “inappropriate political activism,” a response to Gov. Greg Abbott’s directive to have Education Commissioner Mike Morath investigate AISD protests. The guidance lists consequences such as unexcused absences, educator investigations, and potential replacement of elected school boards, as walkouts and related actions spanned multiple districts and drew political pressure from state leaders.

via The Texas Tribune|
#austin-isd#greg-abbott#mike-morath
Newsom Proposes Centralizing Control of California Education Department
education6 months ago

Newsom Proposes Centralizing Control of California Education Department

Governor Newsom proposes a major overhaul of California's education governance system to improve support, accountability, and policy alignment from early childhood through college by consolidating oversight and strengthening the role of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, addressing long-standing fragmentation and inefficiencies in the system.

via California State Portal | CA.gov|
#california#education#education-governance
Mamdani Selects Kamar Samuels as NYC Schools Chancellor
education6 months ago

Mamdani Selects Kamar Samuels as NYC Schools Chancellor

Zohran Mamdani is set to appoint Kamar Samuels as New York City's new schools chancellor, praising his leadership in Manhattan's District 3 and his efforts in school mergers and racial integration. Samuels, a former Brooklyn superintendent and Bronx elementary teacher, will oversee the nation's largest public school system, facing challenges like teacher recruitment, smaller class sizes, and potential governance reforms.

via City & State New York|
#education#kamar-samuels#manhattan-district-3
Supreme Court Rulings on LGBTQ+ Education Spark Controversy
jurisprudence1 year ago

Supreme Court Rulings on LGBTQ+ Education Spark Controversy

The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision authored by Justice Samuel Alito, ruled that parents have a constitutional right to prevent their children from viewing LGBTQ+ related books in schools, a decision criticized as homophobic and harmful to LGBTQ+ equality and inclusive education. The ruling effectively allows parents to veto educational content they oppose on religious grounds, leading to the removal of such books from classrooms and sending a stigmatizing message to LGBTQ+ children. Critics argue this decision undermines public education principles and promotes discrimination.

via Slate Magazine|
#alito-opinion#jurisprudence#lgbtq-rights
Vaccine RCT Spreadsheet Clarifies Data and Debunks Myths
health1 year ago

Vaccine RCT Spreadsheet Clarifies Data and Debunks Myths

A Stanford infectious disease specialist has created a comprehensive spreadsheet of over 270 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on vaccines to dispel myths, demonstrate that most childhood vaccines have been tested in placebo-controlled trials, and emphasize the extensive safety data available, aiming to improve public trust and transparency in vaccine safety and efficacy.

via CIDRAP|
#health#misinformation#public-education
Voter Resistance Halts School Voucher Expansion Plans
politics1 year ago

Voter Resistance Halts School Voucher Expansion Plans

Republican efforts to expand school voucher programs, which direct public funds to private education, face significant voter resistance despite legislative pushes in states like Texas, Tennessee, and North Carolina. While some states have overridden vetoes or reintroduced bills to support these initiatives, recent referendums in states like Kentucky and Colorado have shown strong public opposition. Teacher unions are actively campaigning against these measures, arguing they undermine public school funding, while proponents argue for increased educational choice.

via POLITICO|
#politics#public-education#republicans