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Bills have surfaced in nearly 30 states to crack down on public-school curriculum, with systemic racism as the focal point. Some bans have been adopted, and South Dakota has its own version in the works even as educators voice concerns. Today, a Senate committee will hear a GOP-led bill to prevent teachers from promoting politically divisive concepts. ...
Educators in New Hampshire are speaking out against a bill which would change the state's definition of an "adequate education" to include only four core areas: math, science, social studies and English language arts. It leaves it up to districts whether they will continue to offer other subjects such as art, music, physical education, computer science, digital literacy and world languages. Katy Ballou, an elementary school music teacher in Nashua, said it gives districts strapped for cash the opportunity to cut those subjects. ...