How Politics Is Changing the Way History Is Taught

History lessons are being wiped from the internet, and California is retreating from ethnic studies, as education swings away from curriculums that are seen as too progressive.

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Trump Officials Appeal Challenge to Their Efforts to Restrict D.E.I.

A federal judge had previously stopped the administration from cutting off billions to schools that have diversity and equity programs.

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Ryan Walters, Oklahoma Education Chief Who Promoted Bibles in Schools, to Resign

Ryan Walters had drawn criticism from liberals and conservatives alike over his push to place Bibles in classrooms and bring more prayer into public schools.

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Were You Assigned Full Books to Read in High School English? Tell Us.

We’re asking because the reading scores of American 12th graders are at record lows.

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Voucher Push Is Reshaping Private School Education, Study Finds

Vouchers are spurring the growth of low-priced, Christian schools that often serve small populations of students. They’re also pushing up tuition prices.

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12th Grade Reading Skills Hit a New Low

High school seniors had the worst reading scores since 1992 on a national test, a loss probably related to increases in screen time and the pandemic. Their math scores fell as well.

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Some Programs for Black Students Become ‘Illegal D.E.I.’ Under Trump

Districts aiming to hire Black teachers, add Black history classes and talk about white privilege are increasingly under scrutiny, raising questions about what is legal, and also what works.

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Trump Administration Retracts Instructions on Helping English Learners

Officials removed decade-old guidance outlining the rights of students who are still learning English, which could weaken support for immigrant children.

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Judge Blocks White House Effort to Defund Schools With D.E.I. Programs

The Trump administration had asked states to certify that their schools did not practice “illegal D.E.I.” and threatened to cut off billions of dollars from schools that did not comply.

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Baltimore Schools Face Investigation Over Antisemitism Allegations

The Trump administration has scrutinized colleges over their handling of antisemitism. The new investigation suggested the government was widening its focus.

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