Education

Politico - School officials in Miami-Dade County appear to be rethinking a controversial policy requiring students to get parental approval before hearing guest speakers on subjects like African American history and the Holocaust after the district received widespread backlash. Miami-Dade County Public Schools for months has compelled classrooms to send out parental permission slips ahead of any guests coming to campus to address students in response to a recent Florida parental rights law. But in recent weeks, this policy has faced intense scrutiny from parents — and even the state education commissioner — as it was applied to guests visiting campuses to share their experiences surrounding Black history and the Holocaust.  MORE

Washington Post -  U.S. teachers are limiting lessons on political and social topics. 65% of teachers are holding back some forms of education, a new report found. And teachers in politically conservative areas are more likely to censor themselves. They’re worried about parents complaining. And a wave of legislation has reshaped how teachers are allowed to discuss race, history, sex and gender in classrooms.