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"Ohio Group Introduces Jesus to 300+ Public Schools During Class Time"

LifeWise Academy, a nonprofit organization, is bringing Bible lessons back to public schools in Ohio through off-campus religious instruction during school hours, permitted under little-known U.S. Supreme Court rulings. The program, which aims to teach character development through Bible lessons, has expanded to over 300 schools in a dozen states, drawing both support and opposition. Critics argue that the program blurs the line between church and state and pressures non-Christian students, while supporters emphasize the importance of offering Bible education as part of public school curriculum.

via NBC News|

#education #lifewise-academy #ohio

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"Texas School's Underground Library Defies Book Bans"

In response to hundreds of reported school book bans in Texas, some teachers and students have created underground libraries to provide access to banned books, particularly those featuring LGBTQ and minority characters. A Texas teacher has amassed around 600 banned books in her secret classroom library, aiming to expand students' access to diverse perspectives. However, the atmosphere in Texas has become increasingly hostile towards educators who support such initiatives, with some facing repercussions and even losing their jobs. Despite this, the teacher remains hopeful that book banning will eventually cease.

via NPR|

#banned-books #education #lgbtq

education2 years ago•3 min saved

Comparing Public School Systems: US vs. Mexico

The author shares their experience of their daughter attending public school in Mexico, highlighting some differences compared to the US. These include the requirement of wearing uniforms, the need for parents to donate supplies due to a lack of funding, students going home for lunch instead of having school-provided meals, a shorter summer break, emphasis on vocational programs in junior high, and stronger connections and friendships formed in high school. The author appreciates the benefits of her daughter's education in Mexico, including bilingualism and empathy.

via Insider|

#differences #education #mexico

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UC Berkeley Tops U.S. News' Best Public Schools List

UC Berkeley has been ranked as the top public school in the United States, tied with UCLA, according to the 2024 American college rankings by U.S. News and World Report. The university has seen notable achievements in recent years, including Nobel Prizes awarded to faculty members and surpassing fundraising goals. UC Berkeley also excelled in various academic programs and shared the top spot in several disciplines. The entire UC system had all its undergraduate campuses ranked among the top 100 public and private universities. The rankings were based on measures of academic quality and outcomes, with a revised methodology that focused on universally reported data.

via UC Berkeley|

#academic-quality #education #faculty-achievements