How children’s picture books got to the Supreme Court
In Mahmoud v. Taylor, parents of different faiths argue that LGBTQ-inclusive books in schools are infringing on their First Amendment rights to freely exercise religion.
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Nadra Nittle
Former Education Reporter
Past articles by Nadra Nittle
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How the $1 billion Texas school voucher program could have a nationwide ripple effect
The bill — which faced fierce opposition over concerns it could lead to discrimination — is a “direct assault” on public education, advocates say.
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Students sue Department of Defense for pulling ‘DEI’ books from its school libraries
The lawsuit accuses the agency of violating the First Amendment rights of students by restricting lessons and library books related to race, gender and sexuality.
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‘A dark day’ for American children: Trump issues order to kill the Department of Education
After cutting nearly half its staff and hundreds of millions of dollars from its coffers, the Trump administration delivered a death blow to the agency that students and families rely on.
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Linda McMahon became ed secretary without discussing schools' scariest issue: guns
It’s unclear how the WWE co-founder will approach gun violence. During her confirmation hearing, no senator on either side of the aisle asked her about mass shootings.
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Dept. of Education plans to cut nearly half of staff, paving way for closure
Experts have said that President Donald Trump cannot close the department without approval from Congress, but Education Secretary Linda McMahon confirmed Tuesday that the firings are a “first step” toward its dismantling.
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‘It’s impacting us all’: Six Americans on how Trump’s second term is reshaping their lives
From caregivers to business owners, military spouses and LGBTQ+ families, The 19th asked Americans to share their concerns and the impact of Trump’s actions on their lives and communities.
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Linda McMahon is the new education secretary — but the department’s future isn't guaranteed
The Senate confirmed the nomination of the WWE co-founder, who has scant experience in schools, by a vote of 51-45.
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What it looks like to advocate for Black businesses — even as anti-DEI efforts ramp up
In 2020, Aurora James launched “The Fifteen Percent Pledge,” a commitment to reserve 15 percent of shelf space for Black businesses. Nearly 30 major retailers are still on board.
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The White House said book bans aren’t happening. Now JD Vance’s memoir is a target.
“Hillbilly Elegy” contains profanity, references to LGBTQ+ people and passages celebrating diversity — features that may conflict with Trump administration executive orders.