Topic: Education

News Roundup: Florida’s Textbook Revisions, New Trump Charges

July 28, 2023
As the nation anticipates a potential indictment of former President Trump for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, a major component of that effort, the fake electors plot, has been in the spotlight again.

Florida Dept. of Education Emails Reveal Confusion for Textbook Companies, New Examples of Lesson Changes

July 26, 2023
Documents obtained through public records requests and litigation shed light on the frustration publishers experienced in seeking clarification from the Florida Department of Education about requirements for math and social studies textbooks.

Records Request to North Carolina State Sen. Sawyer for Records Related to Parents’ Rights Legislation

July 21, 2023
Records request to North Carolina State Sen. Vickie Sawyer seeking records concerning legislation to expand parents’ rights in schools as it relates to discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Records Request to North Carolina State Sen. Lee for Records Related to Parents’ Rights Legislation

July 21, 2023
Records request to North Carolina State Sen. Michael Lee seeking records concerning legislation to expand parents’ rights in schools as it relates to discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Records Request to North Carolina State Sen. Lazzara for Records Related to Parents’ Rights Legislation

July 21, 2023
Records request to North Carolina State Sen. Michael Lazzara seeking records concerning legislation to expand parents’ rights in schools as it relates to discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Records Request to North Carolina State Sen. Barnes for Records Related to Parents’ Rights Legislation

July 21, 2023
Records request to North Carolina State Sen. Lisa Barnes seeking records concerning legislation to expand parents’ rights in schools as it relates to discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Records Request to North Carolina State Rep. Torbett for Records Related to House Bill 187

July 11, 2023
Records request to North Carolina State Rep. John Torbett seeking records concerning legislation to limit public school teachers from discussing certain topics about racism.

Florida Department of Education Records Regarding AP African American Studies

June 13, 2023
Records from the Florida Department of Education in response to American Oversight’s request for policy assessments concerning the department rejecting College Board’s AP African American Studies Course.

Records Request to Texas A&M University for Communications of Board Members that Previously Donated to Gov. Abbott

June 2, 2023
Records request to Texas A&M University seeking the communication records of select Board members that previously donated to Gov. Greg Abbott.

Records Request to Florida Department of Education for Feedback and Proposed Changes from Social Studies Book Publishers

May 31, 2023
Request to Florida Department of Education asking for feedback and proposed changes from Social Studies book publishers, including Cengage, Analytic Orange, and McGraw International.