A lack of knowledge among Americans sees a push for civics education
BLUFFTON, South Carolina — On the first day of his American National Government class, professor Kevin Dopf asks how many of his students are United States…
Transgender rights vs. parental notification. California goes to court
Supporters of a proposed November ballot initiative wanted the all-important title of their measure to reflect their beliefs, a name like “Protect Kids of California…
In Newsom-DeSantis debate, likely contrasts over education
When it comes to education, the divide between the governors of California and Florida turns on different visions of freedom in their state’s schools. For…
History teaching challenged by limited time, curriculum overload and teaching pressures
The first general report by the Council of Europe Observatory on History Teaching in Europe (OHTE), released in Strasbourg today, highlights teachers’ concerns that crowded…
DeSantis stokes new culture war fight over psychology curriculum
The quarrel puts the state’s education system back in the national spotlight as Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis continues a presidential push emphasizing his fight against…
‘No silver lining in slavery’: Scott slams DeSantis on Florida curriculum comments
The Florida standards backed by Gov. DeSantis require instructors to teach middle schoolers that “slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for…
Florida and DeSantis dig in as criticism of Black history curriculum mounts
The teaching standards have again thrust Florida and DeSantis into America’s politically polarized fight over how and what to teach children. Republicans have praised DeSantis…
Southern Calif. school district fined $1.5M for failing to adopt new curriculum over Harvey Milk material
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the Temecula Valley Unified School District has been fined $1.5 million for failing to adopt a state-endorsed social studies curriculum.…