School districts implement curriculum inspired by 60s activist group

School districts implement curriculum inspired by 60s activist group

Across the United States, public schools are encouraging educators to use materials from a nonprofit that approaches American history through the lens of racial and sexual oppression. The Zinn Educational Project (ZEP), named after the radical professor Howard Zinn, provides lesson plans and resources that have stirred controversy, catering to students from pre-kindergarten to 12th […]

Public schools across the country are implementing an increasing emphasis on oppression in their history curriculum.

Public schools across the country are implementing an increasing emphasis on oppression in their history curriculum.

Public schools throughout the U.S. are encouraging teachers to utilize resources from a nonprofit that presents American history through the lens of racial and sexual oppression. The Zinn Educational Project (ZEP), named after the radical professor Howard Zinn, offers lesson plans and materials for students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade. The organization claims its curriculum […]

Requesting an LGBTQ+ curriculum is seen as a danger to democracy, it seems.

Requesting an LGBTQ+ curriculum is seen as a danger to democracy, it seems.

LGBTQ+ Advocacy and Syllabus Inquiry It’s great to be back in the advocacy space—something I think is pretty vital. Recently, I initiated a rather controversial request: I asked a public university professor to share his syllabus. That professor, Christopher Petsco from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, reacted strongly, exposing much about the […]

AFT leader Randi Weingarten reveals curriculum collaboration with the World Economic Forum.

AFT leader Randi Weingarten reveals curriculum collaboration with the World Economic Forum.

World Economic Forum’s Ambitious Plans Shift Amidst Criticism During the Covid-19 pandemic, the World Economic Forum (WEF) saw a chance to implement its vision of a “great reset” for capitalism, which some critics labeled a progressive agenda. This “stakeholder capitalism” idea found some support from influential figures, including economist Milton Friedman. Yet, the broader push […]