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 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 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 and supporting our work.
Liz Willen, Editor
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