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Legal Battle Rises in NH as Educators and Advocates Challenge New Anti-DEI Law, Claiming Unconstitutionality

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Concord, N.H. — A coalition of educators and advocacy groups has filed a federal lawsuit against New Hampshire, contesting a new law that they claim undermines diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across the state’s educational institutions. The law, signed by Governor Chris Sununu and effective July 1, 2025, bans programs focusing on these principles in K-12 public schools, as well as in public and private colleges and universities. Critics argue that the legislation contravenes federal civil rights protections, particularly those safeguarding the rights of students with disabilities, while also violating First Amendment rights. The vague … Read more

Maine Mulls Mandatory Cursive: Push for Penmanship in Elementary Education Rises Amid Tech Domination

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Portland, Maine — In the cozy classroom of St. Brigid School, the lost art of cursive writing still flourishes. Every school day, excited third graders dip their pencils into the elegant loops and swirls of cursive letters, an educational tradition that many schools have abandoned for more contemporary skills. As debates about the relevance of such instruction continue, a local legislator is pushing to make the teaching of cursive handwriting a requirement across Maine’s elementary schools. The practice, which once dominated American classrooms, has been sidelined in many educational curricula, often replaced by keyboarding and … Read more

Public Demand for Transparent Government Rises as Citizens Face Uphill Battle in Enforcing Openness

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Phoenix, Arizona – A nationwide review conducted by The Associated Press and CNHI News has uncovered a complex web of systems for resolving open government disputes across the United States. The findings, released during Sunshine Week, indicate that less than a third of states possess offices capable of compelling agencies to release documents or comply with open meetings requirements in response to residents’ complaints. In most states, the only recourse for individuals seeking to resolve complaints regarding the wrongful withholding of public records is to file expensive lawsuits. Alabama, for instance, only offers the option … Read more