School curriculum

What public schools teach and who decides, including how lessons handle race, gender, politics, religion and American history.

What they call for

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2 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.

Teach more subjects such as STEM, arts, civics, health and personal finance

2 members
Troy Jackson
Senate · Maine · Democrat
“Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, introduced legislation to create a state-of-the-art mobile learning lab at a public hearing before the Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee on Tuesday. The mobile learning lab would expand traditional education opportunities in life science and engineering for public school students across the state.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“Ensure America continues to lead the world in the quality of its tech workforce: Invest in STEM education to foster the next generation of responsible tech leaders, as well as programs like Registered Apprenticeships aimed at re-training workers displaced or at risk of being displaced by AI so they can excel in industry-leading technology jobs.”
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“Invest in digital literacy programs: Create federal grant programs for schools, libraries, and community partners to teach critical skills for identifying misinformation, using digital media responsibly, and helping parents protect their children online.”
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Keep religious instruction out of public schools

1 member
James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“Defended the separation of church and state by leading the fight against legislation to force the Ten Commandments into public school classrooms, replace school counselors with untrained religious chaplains, and infuse Bible stories into public school curriculum.”
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