/tags/critical-race-theory Critical Race Theory en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:00:00 GMT /education/2024-03-05/francis-howell-parents-await-board-decision-on-black-history-and-literature-changes The Francis Howell School Board plans to vote this month on the new curricula for its Black history and literature courses the district threatened to pull unless social justice standards from the Southern Poverty Law Center were removed. Some parents say while the changes aren’t bad, they’re worried the board won't approve them. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:00:00 GMT /education/2024-03-05/francis-howell-parents-await-board-decision-on-black-history-and-literature-changes Chad Davis /government-politics-issues/2023-02-14/missouri-senate-passes-legislation-barring-teaching-of-certain-diversity-related-concepts The legislation requires schools to disclose curriculum documentation such as syllabi and source materials. A separate part of the bill barring the teaching of certain diversity-related concepts has drawn the most ire among Democrats. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:26:55 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-02-14/missouri-senate-passes-legislation-barring-teaching-of-certain-diversity-related-concepts Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2023-02-08/missouri-senate-gives-initial-approval-to-parents-bill-of-rights-legislation Though the amended legislation no longer includes the phrase "Critical Race Theory" or bars the teaching of it specifically, critics still worry it could hinder the teaching of history. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:41:37 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-02-08/missouri-senate-gives-initial-approval-to-parents-bill-of-rights-legislation Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2023-02-02/black-senators-hold-up-missouri-gops-critical-race-theory-legislation Democrats condemn a sweeping education bill that includes limits on race education. Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:11:15 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-02-02/black-senators-hold-up-missouri-gops-critical-race-theory-legislation Annelise Hanshaw /government-politics-issues/2023-01-26/missouri-senate-likely-to-debate-parents-bill-of-rights-legislation-next-week In addition to added transparency requirements, the bill bans the teaching of some diversity-centered topics. Senate Democrats believe the language would be interpreted too broadly. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 19:49:27 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-01-26/missouri-senate-likely-to-debate-parents-bill-of-rights-legislation-next-week Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2023-01-24/missouri-senate-education-committee-passes-parents-bill-of-rights The legislation makes several changes regarding K-12 education, including the creation of a portal that contains every school district’s curriculum and other information. It also would prohibit the teaching of critical race theory and other diversity-related concepts. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:00:27 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-01-24/missouri-senate-education-committee-passes-parents-bill-of-rights Sarah Kellogg /education/2022-04-01/political-issues-drive-a-wedge-in-some-st-louis-school-board-races Issues like health protocols in schools and debates over curriculum have made their way into school board elections this year. Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:26:17 GMT /education/2022-04-01/political-issues-drive-a-wedge-in-some-st-louis-school-board-races Kate Grumke /education/2022-01-27/university-city-to-share-black-history-with-community-through-the-1619-project The School District of University City wants the community to participate in a monthlong book study of "The 1619 Project" by Nikole Hannah-Jones beginning Feb. 4. The study will include weekly virtual learning sessions, book discussions and question-and-answer sessions. Thu, 27 Jan 2022 11:35:59 GMT /education/2022-01-27/university-city-to-share-black-history-with-community-through-the-1619-project Andrea Y. Henderson /education/2021-11-18/schools-across-st-louis-face-more-attempts-to-remove-books-from-library-shelves At least four school districts in St. Louis are facing formal attempts to remove at least 21 books from school libraries. Two-thirds of those books are written by authors of color or authors who identify as LGBTQ. Thu, 18 Nov 2021 12:46:23 GMT /education/2021-11-18/schools-across-st-louis-face-more-attempts-to-remove-books-from-library-shelves Kate Grumke /education/2021-08-24/advocates-urge-lawmakers-to-focus-on-inequity-in-education-not-critical-race-theory Former educators said they have never encountered the teaching of critical race theory in their classes. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:06:40 GMT /education/2021-08-24/advocates-urge-lawmakers-to-focus-on-inequity-in-education-not-critical-race-theory Tessa Weinberg