The Advanced Placement African American course that ignited controversy among conservative lawmakers, released its revised framework today by the College Board. Set to officially launch in the 2024-25 school year, this course aims to introduce students to the diverse history of the African-American community. Dr. Brandi Waters, senior director and program manager of African American […]
Category: Anti Racism
Posted inAnti Racism, Dekalb County Schools
Local historians call out “whitewashing of Black History” in school curriculums
When Dr. Shana Hunt graduated from high school and attended Paine College in Agusta Georgia, she thought she was “pretty together” with her blackness and understanding of Black history. However, learning about all the historical achievements of Black people she didn’t know blew her mind. She didn’t know about the detailed works of Zora Neale […]
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Banned Book Wagon will be in Decatur this weekend
Next week is Banned Books Week, and to bring awareness to the continued banning of books in school districts across America, the Penguin Random House’s Banned Book Wagon will be at Charis Books & More in Decatur, Georgia, on Sunday, October 1. The book wagon is traveling across the South in conjunction with the Freedom […]
Posted inAnti Racism, Cobb County Schools
Jennifer Susko, Cobb County Schools Counselor, and Black Lives Matter Activist resigns
In a riveting resignation, Cobb County Schools counselor and Black Lives Matter activist, Jennifer Susko leaves the district citing the mounting outcry around the critical race theory debate. Dear Mr. Ragsdale, et. al: It is with deep sadness that I resign from the Cobb County School District in an act of protest against the recent ban […]
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Griffin Spalding County Schools Board of Education public comment section clashes over critical race theory
Community members sparred over critical race theory being taught in Griffin-Spalding County Schools during public comment at a Board of Education meeting Tuesday. Despite Superintendent Keith Simmons’ previous declaration that critical race theory is not taught in the district, a clear division formed as members of the public expressed their opinions at the podium. The […]
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Opinion: Stop the Hate Against Asian Americans Forces Us to Speak Up
Caroline Diaz is the preschool director for Westminster Schools, an independent school in Atlanta. She has a strong passion for leadership and mentorship in the field of early childhood education. Caroline began her career as a lecturer for De La Salle University’s Psychology Department in Manila, Philippines. She also operated two early childhood learning centers while […]
Posted inAnti Racism, Cobb County Schools
Cobb County Teacher Caught Blaming Breonna Taylor for Her Murder
Susan McCoy, a forensics science teacher at Pebblebrook High School in Mableton, Georgiaa was caught on camera this past week telling her class of students that Breonna Taylor was responsible for her own death. “I’m sorry she was killed but if you hang out with people with guns that shoot at cops you’re likely to […]
Posted inAnti Racism, Carrollton City Schools
Two Carrollton City Students Expelled Over Racist Videos
Hours after a racially offensive 50-second clip was posted to TikTok and within hours had thousands of page views, Carrollton City Schools took the unprecedented move to expel those students according to a message from Superintendent Dr. Mark Albertus. “The racist behavior observed in the video easily violates this standard,” he said. “They are no […]