Tag: ethnic studies
Kersten: Extremist ideology has already hijacked Minnesota’s social studies classes
On Oct. 7, 2023, the world witnessed Hamas’ brutal invasion of Israel — the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. In the days...
Republican judge approves controversial left-wing social studies standards
On Tuesday, Chief Administrative Law Judge Jenny Starr ordered that the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) may implement the vast majority of its new,...
Opponents make last push to kill controversial new social studies standards
Critics of Minnesota’s proposed social studies standards made their case one last time this week before an administrative law judge, who will issue a...
Controversial social studies standards set for final round of public comments
A years-long, convoluted battle over new standards for social studies education in Minnesota’s public schools is nearing its end.
The public will have one last...
Following the money in Minnesota’s ethnic studies racket
(Center of the American Experiment) -- In this edition of Follow the Money™, we begin what ultimately will be a deep dive into the...
Kersten: Legislature is planning an ‘antiracist’ revolution in Minnesota schools
Most Minnesotans likely know that taxes and abortion are major topics of debate at the State Capitol this session. But it’s a good bet...
Ethnic studies push criticized for teaching ‘hopelessness to kids of color’
Testifiers spoke out against Gov. Tim Walz’s education policy bill during a committee hearing Tuesday, saying its emphasis on “ethnic studies” will teach black...
Kersten: Divisive ethnic studies bill advancing at Capitol
(Center of the American Experiment) — DFL legislators and political activists are moving at the Capitol to entrench Ethnic Studies in Minnesota’s K-12 schools....
Bill would require all public school grads to complete ethnic studies...
A bill making its way through the Minnesota Legislature with broad Democratic support would require all public school graduates to complete an ethnic studies...
DFL bills call for ethnic studies, ‘climate justice’ education in all...
Proposed legislation in the Minnesota House of Representatives would require ethnic studies and "climate justice" education in all schools.
State House Democrats introduced two bills...