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Nadra Nittle, 19th News
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OK Superintendent who pushed book bans and religion in schools caught with porn on work TV
Oklahoma schools chief Ryan Walters — once a candidate on President Donald Trump’s shortlist for education secretary — is now facing a GOP-backed probe.
‘We are not believed’: For Black women, the ‘Diddy’ verdict is a reminder of justice denied
Despite convictions on prostitution counts, Sean Combs’ acquittal on sex trafficking and racketeering sparked outrage — and a painful review of whose trauma is taken…
$6 billion K-12 school funding freeze sparks outcry over ‘cruel betrayal’ of students
Education leaders warn of layoffs, larger classes and slashed services as the Trump administration withholds federal K-12 school funding — hitting California and Texas hardest.
LA Schools Say They’ll Protect Graduates from ICE. But Will Families Show Up?
Some parents in the district — which includes an estimated 30,000 immigrant students — plan to sit out commencements over immigration enforcement concerns.
Naval Academy Reinstates Hundreds of ‘DEI’ Books
Hundreds of ‘DEI’ books are back at the Naval Academy. An alum and a bookshop fought their removal.
The push to open the country’s first religious public school isn’t over, proponents say
The Supreme Court split 4-4 and, with that, rejected Oklahoma’s attempt to open a charter school that opponents say would discriminate against students and families.
Undocumented Teachers Unsure of What’s Next Under Trump
There are 15,000 immigrant educators who rely on temporary permission to live and work in the U.S. But they fear for their futures under Trump.
JD Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy book targeted for ban
“Hillbilly Elegy” contains profanity, references to LGBTQ+ people and passages celebrating diversity — features that may conflict with Trump administration executive orders.
Families Celebrate After Judge Rules on Ten Commandments Law in Louisiana Classrooms
A federal judge found the law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in all public school classrooms to be unconstitutional on Tuesday.
These 2 States Are Responsible For Most of the Nation’s School Book Bans
The number of books banned in public schools over the past year skyrocketed to more than 10,000, with Iowa and Florida responsible for most.
