Unpacking claim that 'one of ours, all of yours' phrase on Noem's podium is Nazi slogan

We found no evidence confirming the phrase appearing on a lectern originated verbatim in Nazi Germany, as social media posts ...

In Letters to a Friend, Harper Lee Expanded on Her View of the South

In decades of correspondence, the author gave her friend, JoBeth McDaniel, a mix of opinions, advice on writing and insight ...
Fox 23

In Depth: Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes down 2025 social studies standards

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that former State Superintendent Ryan Walters violated the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and, as a result, permanently invalidated the state's ...
Frontiers

Is your social media research ethical? Here’s what you need to know

Social media has transformed how we connect and is increasingly transforming how we conduct research. With billions of users sharing experiences, opinions, and behavior in real time, platforms like X ...
KCCI Des Moines

Iowa considers changes to social studies curriculum

The Iowa State Board of Education is considering changes to the social studies curriculum after a new law required a review of curriculum and education standards. The proposed changes include teaching ...
Reuters

Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege

Plaintiffs allege Meta hid product risks from users and authorities Meta accused of ineffective youth safety features and prioritizing growth over safety Meta opposed unsealing of internal documents ...
KVUE

Texas education board debates narrowing focus of history curriculum

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) is moving forward with discussions of changes to how public schools teach social studies. In September, the board adopted a plan that ...
Nieman Journalism Lab

“Biased,” “boring,” “chaotic,” and “bad”: A majority of teens hold negative views of news media, report finds

Mary Robb, a social studies teacher at Andover High School in Massachusetts, has been teaching news literacy for 25 years. The longtime educator sees teaching students how to critically read the news ...
Brandeis University

Brandeis appoints respected scholar Flora Cassen to direct two centers focusing on Jewish Studies

Brandeis University has announced the appointment of Flora Cassen, educator, author and scholar of Jewish, Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, as the inaugural Lavine Family Director of the Brandeis ...
The Repository

Canton church closing? No, just another example of social media gone awry | Opinion

If ever there was a true adage, it is this one: "A lie can travel halfway around the world before the truth can even pull on its shoes." The rise of social media has only added fuel to that fire, so ...
Mediaite

Rubio Slips Note Telling Trump to Announce Peace Deal on Truth Social

Secretary of State Marco Rubio handed President Donald Trump a note on Wednesday telling him that a Middle East peace deal was “very close” and was awaiting Trump’s approval for “a Truth Social post.” ...
The Texas Tribune

State Board of Education OKs Texas-heavy social studies plan, setting stage for clash over history lessons

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