Neither white students nor students of color benefit from laws that censor history, critical thinking, and open dialogue in the classroom.
Greg Landis, on behalf of Renew Bible Church, requested the board consider creating a connecting “reunification space” that would include a path for people and cars between the church and the school’s parking lot.
“When will all the banned books be returned to the library shelves?” asked district parent Laura Foster.
The right-wing playbook’s plans for public schools are already in place or rolling out.
The PSEA is the state coordinator for the program which launched last year, with 168 high school students in 15 schools from across the commonwealth participating.
“I thought it was full of platitudes. I saw no apology whatsoever that I would expect to be right out of the gate. It should say they’re embarrassed by his comments,” said Telford Borough Councilwoman Meredith Torres.
William Formica’s social media post “reflects poorly on the entire school board and district administration,” said district parent Alex Wisser.
V-Dem Institute, a global research organization that monitors indicators of democracy around the world, determined that academic freedom has “substantially worsened” in the United States in recent years.
Indoctrination, privatization, and discrimination are just some of the educational goals of a second Trump term.
Sean Moon, leader of the “antigovernment Christian gun cult” Rod of Iron Ministries, even made an appearance.
The 2023 school board election that swept Moms for Liberty-backed MAGA candidates at the polls illustrates the power of community organizing in defense of public education.
For me, like so many others, public school provided me access to a better future, writes Tabitha Dell’Angelo.
Democratic-majority election boards in Montgomery County, Philadelphia and Bucks County had voted to count the ballots that lacked a correct date.
“For community leaders who don’t want to criminalize homelessness, this film is the key.” And there’s a free showing Thursday evening at the Philadelphia Film Center.