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Lessons in Hate: Is it Okay to Invite Nazis, KKK Members to Speak at High Schools?
Educators across the country are inviting representatives of hate groups – neo Nazis, KKK, Westboro Baptist Church, etc. – to share their hateful ideologies with students. They say it teaches critical thinking, and inspires them to stand for what is right. What do you think?
COLORLINES Asks Youth of Color: ‘Do Cops Make Schools Safe?’
Lost in the conversation surrounding putting more police officers in school has been the voices of young people, the ones most impacted by such a policy. Colorlines traveled to Los Angeles and spoke with youth of color and get their thoughts on making schools safer.
Chicago Public Schools Might Be Sued for Lack of Black History in Curriculum
State Rep Mary Flowers is urging a community group to sue Chicago Public Schools for not including black history as part of their regular curriculum; which violates a 22 year-old state law.
Texas Public Schools are Teaching Students That Black People are “Descendants of Ham”
According to a recent report, several public schools in Texas are teaching students literal Bible interpretations; and that Judaism is a “flawed religion,” and Blacks are “descendants of Ham.” How will we ever move forward as a nation when this kind of ignorance is being taught in our schools?
White House Considers Funding More Police Officers in Public Schools
According to the Washington Post, the White House is considering the prospects of supplying funding for a larger police presence in public schools. Do you think this is a good idea?
Condom Dispensers Installed in Philly Schools
Condom dispensers have been placed in Philly schools with high rates of sexually transmitted infections. Is this a good idea?WIll it curb STD infenction rates amongst students?
Charter Schools Growing Rapidly Nationwide; But At What Price?
Charter Schools are currently the most rapidly growing sector of public education in America. But critics argue that they’ve moved away from their initial mission, are difficult to track, and do not outperform traditional public schools. Is the unchecked growth of charter schools a good thing?
STUDY: Parents Have Greater Impact On Academic Success Than Schools
According to new report, the effort a parent puts in at home – checking homework, encouraging strong academic performances from their children, etc. – is ultimately more important than the quality of their child’s school.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard STEPS DOWN
After only 17 months on the job, Jean-Claude Brizard has agreed to step down as CEO of Chicago Public Schools. He will be replaced by Barbara Byrd-Bennett. She will be the 6th CEO of Chicago Public Schools since former Mayor Daley changed the school structure with his takeover in 1995.
Oakland Schools Allowing Feds to Monitor Disciplinary Procedures; Ensure Fair Treatment of Black Students
Oakland School District will allow the Dept. of Education to monitor their disciplinary procedures, to ensure that Black students are not receiving harsher punishments than their white peers. Black males were suspended at six times the rate of their white counterparts during the 2010-2011 academic year.
NAACP Files Suit Alleging Discriminatory Entry Exams At NYC’s Elite Public High Schools
The NAACP has filed a complaint against eight elite NYC high schools.They allege that the admissions testing for entry into these schools results in effective discrimination against black and Latino students.
STUDY: American Schools Still Segregated Along Racial and Economic Lines
60 years after Brown v. Board desegregated public schools, a new report reveals the obvious: American public schools are still largely segregated along racial and economic lines. What do we do about this persistent problem?