New study examines impact of culture wars on schools
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Liz Willen
Hi all!
With the New Hampshire primary upon us, it’s a great reminder of the many ways politics and education are intertwined – a topic we’ve been focusing on as part of the so-called culture wars that have roiled school boards and become talking points for politicians.
Hechinger staff writer Javeria Salman examines a new study ([link removed]) tracing how anti-critical race theory “narratives” have unraveled local support for public schools. We’ve also found that battlelines are not clearly defined by Democrats vs. Republicans: Our in-depth look ([link removed]) last month at school board races in Idaho showcased how the tug-of-war between education professionals and extremist cultural warriors wreaked havoc on public education — and energized parents from both parties in a community split by competing agendas.
As we continue our coverage, we’d love to hear more from our readers. What’s going on in your school district? Are the culture wars still front and center? Any thoughts on how those issues will or should affect the upcoming presidential campaign? Thanks again for sharing our free newsletters ([link removed]) and supporting our work ([link removed]) .
Liz Willen, Editor
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** How the anti-CRT push has unraveled local support for schools ([link removed])
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New study shows how people’s level of exposure to 11 anti-CRT ‘plots’ shaped their perceptions of their community’s schools
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** PROOF POINTS: How to get teachers to talk less and students more ([link removed])
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