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Republican State Rep Steve Toth appeared on CNN on Tuesday to discuss a bill he introduced last month that would limit discussions of critical race theory in Texas public schools.

Tennessee becomes latest state to ban divisive critical race theory in public schools - joining Oklahoma, Idaho and Arkansas Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed into law a bill banning critical race theory from being taught in schools on Monday Lee has said students should learn about American exceptionalism rather than divisive topics  A handful of other states are currently debating, or in the process of approving, similar bills   Those against critical race theory have argued it reduces p...

  As for Senate affirmation, it was no surprise — the upper chamber had already given the Thumbs Up to a similar proposal. The legislation — which will head to the governor’s desk once the House approves the Senate’s changes — states thusly: A teacher of specified social studies, history, and government courses could not be compelled to discuss current events or widely debated and currently controversial issues of public policy or social affairs. A teacher who chose to discuss such t...

AP Photo/Eric Gay It’s not a done deal but it’s close. The Texas Senate passed a bill that limits the teaching of critical race theory in public schools and open-enrollment charter schools. House Bill 3979 was reworked in the Senate and passed on Saturday. It now goes back to the House where it is expected to be approved. If not, a conference committee comprised of members of both the House and Senate will be called to settle any differences. The bill has been described as controversial by...

© press Texas is moving to ban far-left Critical Race Theory from schools Texas is set to ban the controversial Critical Race Theory (CRT) from being mandating in the states schools. On Saturday, the Texas State Senate passed a bill banning schools from mandating that instructors teach the radical-left CRT. House Bill 3979 passed the Texas House of Representatives on May 11. It will now head to Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s desk after the lower chamber approves the Senate’s cha...

The Texas Senate on Saturday passed legislation that would ban schools from requiring staff to discuss or teach critical race theory. 

Russell Investments Announces Several New Hires Kate El-Hillow has joined Russell Investments as global chief investment officer (CIO), and Kevin Klingert has been hired as president. Both El-Hillow and Klingert will serve on Russell Investments’ executive committee and report to Chairman and CEO Michelle Seitz. “Kate and Kevin join us at a critical time, as asset owners increasingly look to partner with solutions providers that deliver highly customized investment strategies tailored t...

More than 40 Covid-19 fines issued after massive crowds take over Sefton Park A dispersal order has also been issued by police Updated St Patricks Day 2021 in Sefton Park, Liverpool. (Image: Liverpool Echo) More than 40 fines have been issued this evening after a huge gathering of people in Sefton Park. Pictures from the south Liverpool park showed hundreds of people congregating closely together, with some drinking, as the sun was shining this afternoon. The force said 43 people were fined for...

Sefton Park dispersal order issued after hundreds gather with camping chairs and alcohol Hundreds gathered in the park in shocking scenes earlier today Updated (Image: Liverpool Echo) Three times a day plus breaking news for the biggest stories - sign up for the Liverpool Echo newsletterInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for oth...

BBC News Published Police have dispersed large crowds who "irresponsibly" chose to ignore Covid-19 regulations and gather at a park. Merseyside Police said officers were called to reports of large groups gathering at Sefton Park in Liverpool to celebrate St Patricks Day earlier. Officers have issued 43 fixed-penalty notices to people who refused to leave the area when instructed to do so. One person was also arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly. Supt Mark Wiggins said: "Unfort...