TWO REPORTERS

Are right-wing conservatives reshaping what's taught in your local schools?

October 30, 2022 David K. Shipler & Daniel Zwerdling
Are right-wing conservatives reshaping what's taught in your local schools?
TWO REPORTERS
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TWO REPORTERS
Are right-wing conservatives reshaping what's taught in your local schools?
Oct 30, 2022
David K. Shipler & Daniel Zwerdling

Republicans and their allies are banning books, courses and even brief lessons about "divisive topics" - and passing laws to punish teachers who disobey. They're also spending big money to elect school boards that embrace their extremist visions. Jonathan Friedman of PEN America describes some of the most threatening developments across the country.

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Republicans and their allies are banning books, courses and even brief lessons about "divisive topics" - and passing laws to punish teachers who disobey. They're also spending big money to elect school boards that embrace their extremist visions. Jonathan Friedman of PEN America describes some of the most threatening developments across the country.