Connor Barnes

Trump education department to states: Certify your schools don't practice DEI or lose federal funding The Trump administration's interpretation of civil rights law is being challenged in court.

Higher Ed, do you hear the echoes? We talk about the Trump threat to the academy, but it’s time to recognize the full-scale attack on EDUCATION at all points in the life span. And organize accordingly.

Trouble in Texas – AHA A political controversy couched as a leadership fight roils the Texas State Historical Association.

I don't think that there has been any press coverage of the matter yet, but a recent lawsuit in Texas History has huge implications for academic freedom, free speech more broadly, and disciplinary associations. /1

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Education in Lincoln's Springfield - Lincoln Home National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

Hello Bluesky! I’m excited to share my latest publication, “Education in Lincoln’s Springfield,” a short article written in collaboration with the National Park Service’s Lincoln Home National Historic Site.

I hope you’ll check it out!

#skystorians #publichistory

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