Published by The Seattle TimesPublic schools in Washington may soon be required to teach students about the contributions and history of LGBTQ+ people … [Read more...] about WA could require public schools teach LGBTQ+ history under proposed bill
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As book battles rage, Washington state Senate votes to make it harder to shut down a library
Published by The Seattle TimesSEATTLE — As battles over books and libraries continue to rage nationwide, the Washington Senate took a small step … [Read more...] about As book battles rage, Washington state Senate votes to make it harder to shut down a library
Oklahoma gives education job to far-right influencer linked to bomb threats at schools
Published by AlterNetDespite having no public education experience, Chaya Raichik — a former real estate agent who runs the controversial LibsofTikTok … [Read more...] about Oklahoma gives education job to far-right influencer linked to bomb threats at schools
Former Harvard head said she was called ‘N-word,’ got death threats
Published by Reuters(Reuters) - Former Harvard President Claudine Gay said she received emailed death threats and was called the "N-word" countless … [Read more...] about Former Harvard head said she was called ‘N-word,’ got death threats
Full list of this year’s most mispronounced words – and some may surprise you
Published by MirrorBy Charlie Duffield Britain’s most mispronounced words of 2023 have been revealed. Language-learning platform Babbel has … [Read more...] about Full list of this year’s most mispronounced words – and some may surprise you
Gay Water — Cynical, Paint-By-Numbers Virtue-Surfing Start-Up? Or Beverage Industry Unicorn With Gift of Gay Rights?
Urban Dictionary, "Gay Water" is "A vodka soda water with lemon or lime. A gay man's perfect gateway to a good buzz and a small waistline." In a … [Read more...] about Gay Water — Cynical, Paint-By-Numbers Virtue-Surfing Start-Up? Or Beverage Industry Unicorn With Gift of Gay Rights?
School board fires teacher for criticizing ban of Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus song ‘Rainbowland’
Published by New York Daily NewsA Wisconsin teacher who complained about the banning of the Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton song “Rainbowland” has now … [Read more...] about School board fires teacher for criticizing ban of Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus song ‘Rainbowland’
Drag queen story time comes to Independence Hall
Published by The Philadelphia InquirerDrag queens Brittany Lynn and Morgan Wells read Giraffes Can't Dance, a book promoting self-acceptance, to … [Read more...] about Drag queen story time comes to Independence Hall
He Became Convinced the School Board Was Pushing “Transgender Bullshit.” He Ended Up Arrested — and Emboldened.
by Nicole Carr ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one … [Read more...] about He Became Convinced the School Board Was Pushing “Transgender Bullshit.” He Ended Up Arrested — and Emboldened.
Polish activists condemn proposed inspections of LGBT-friendly schools
Published by Reuters UKWARSAW (Reuters) - Right activists who published a directory of LGBT-friendly schools in Poland condemned on Friday a plan by a … [Read more...] about Polish activists condemn proposed inspections of LGBT-friendly schools