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Schools in One Virginia County to Reinstate Confederate Names
The school board voted on Friday to reverse a decision made four years ago, when the killing of George Floyd prompted nationwide demands for a racial reckoning, to rename the schools.
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How Parents, Students Reacted to Their School Leaders Testifying on the Hill
For some in Berkeley, Calif., New York City and Montgomery County, Md., their responses about the hearing on antisemitism appeared to hinge on their opinions going in.
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In Combative Hearing, New York School Chief Turns Tables on Republicans
At a two-hour House hearing on antisemitism in public schools on Wednesday, the New York City schools chief, David C. Banks, made one thing very clear: He was ready to fight. In an unyielding and fiery tone, Mr. Banks challenged lawmakers and ...
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Berkeley Schools Superintendent to Testify Today on Capitol Hill
Three leaders of major public school systems will appear before members of a House committee looking into claims of antisemitism in schools.
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With Speakers Missing and Security High, U.S.C. Tries to Save Its Graduation
The university is known for going all out on the ceremonies, but this year, after protests and arrests, the gloss is gone. Families are not happy.
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House Republicans to Examine K-12 Schools in Latest Antisemitism Hearing
After focusing on universities, a House subcommittee will question school district leaders from New York City, Berkeley, Calif., and Montgomery County in Maryland.
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House Republicans’ Next Target: Reports of Antisemitism in K-12 Schools
After helping topple two college presidents, Congress will grill school district leaders from New York City; Berkeley, Calif.; and Montgomery County in Maryland.
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Police Clear Tents and Arrest N.Y.U. and New School Protesters
Police officers cleared two pro-Palestinian encampments and arrested student demonstrators at New York University and the New School early Friday morning after officials at the universities asked for their assistance, New York Police Department ...
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Arts
An Artist From Kosovo Takes Flight
When the Kosovar artist Petrit Halilaj received an invitation for his biggest project ever in the United States, he knew just where to go: back to school. For “Abetare,” his spare, smart, absolutely delightful sculptural installation on the roof of ...
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Arts
His Book Was Repeatedly Banned. Fighting For It Shaped His Life.
“The Chocolate War,” published 50 years ago, became one of the country’s most challenged books. Its author, Robert Cormier, spent years fighting attempts to ban it — like many authors today.