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Equity & Diversity
On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced various federal orders aimed at reshaping school discipline across the United States. His plan demands a hard pivot away from race-based considerations and toward strict, behavior-based accountability in K-12 classrooms. While many conservatives welcomed the move, it immediately raised questions for states like Maryland — where educational policies have …
Worcester’s Incoming Superintendent’s First Challenge: Balancing Equity and Compliance Read More »
At an Oval Office event on April 23, President Trump announced a set of executive orders “promising a more conservative approach to K-12 instruction”. Trump and his ai…
Maryland’s Rising Graduation Rate Raises Questions About Academic Readiness
By John Huber, MarylandK12.com
April 2025
Maryland’s high school graduation rate has …
A slew of anti-Black education policies have helped make Florida a sanctuary state for hate and violence, writes Tyrone C. Howard.
Teachers, parents, and students in a California district claim the resolution restricts their rights.
In new guidance, the Education Department cites examples of school policies or programs that violate civil rights law.
The frequently used term obscures the racism operating behind it, writes Bettina L. Love.
What is OCR, how do you file a complaint, and what relief can it offer for students or staff whose civil rights may have been violated?
Forty percent of Florida parents who responded to a survey want to leave the state because of its “Don’t Say Gay” law.