Opinion writer Elwood Watson says academic freedom and free speech, both of which are cornerstones of learning institutions, are under attack in the United States right now, mainly from right-wing state legislators. Several new laws banning so-called "divisive concepts" in education curricula and discouraging diversity have passed in multiple states.
With great fanfare and very little evidence, the Florida Department of Education banned more than 50 new math textbooks for containing “indoctrinating information” on “prohibited topics.” Specific examples of offensive
With great fanfare and very little evidence, the Florida Department of Education banned more than 50 new math textbooks for containing “indoctrinating information” on “prohibited topics.” Specific examples of offensive