LPS, which has more than 40,000 students and employs more than 60 school librarians, would be required to employ only one half-time librarian for the entire district if the state s
The Fight to Teach Asian American History
Amid national debates over critical race theory, some states are pushing for more diverse curriculums.
June 2, 2021, 11:36 a.m. ET
Today, we’re covering the fight for Asian American history classes and previewing two education cases at the Supreme Court.
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Ribbons with messages of peace, love and hope at a public elementary school in New York’s Chinatown last month.Credit.Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
Asian American history lessons
After a series of violent attacks against Asian Americans across the country, some state lawmakers are focused on making sure schools teach students about the contributions of Asian Americans to the economy, the government and the culture of the United States.
Budgets are moral documents. They show what we value and prioritize as a state. Both of us stand ready to work together with our legislative colleagues and the