
Education


Now in Effect: Tennessee Law Bans Common Core Textbooks
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 1, 2021) – Today, a Tennessee law that prohibits the use of textbooks and instructional materials created to align with Common Core standards went into effect. Sen. Jack Johnson (R-Franklin) introduced Senate Bill 769 (SB769) on Feb. 9. The law...
Springfield Massachusetts Schools Authorize Real-Time Police Surveillance of Students
A Massachusetts school district has authorized real-time surveillance of students using a system with links to federal fusion centers and the ever-growing national surveillance state. Now that public schools are reopening (just in time for summer vacation) what are...
Signed as Law: Tennessee Effectively Bans Common Core Textbooks
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 26, 2021) – Last week, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill that prohibits the use of textbooks and instructional materials created to align with Common Core standards. Sen. Jack Johnson (R-Franklin) introduced Senate Bill 769 (SB769) on Feb....
To the Governor: Tennessee Passes Bill to Ban Common Core Textbooks
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 17, 2021) – On Monday, the Tennessee House gave final approval to a bill that would prohibit the use of textbooks and instructional materials created to align with Common Core standards. Sen. Jack Johnson (R-Franklin) introduced Senate Bill 769...