Topic: Department Of Education

2 chapters across the catalog

68: Lizard Lounge
30:52 - 33:51

68: Lizard Lounge

Abolitionist Teaching Network, Department of Education Handbook Error

The U.S. Department of Education faced criticism for including a link to the Abolitionist Teaching Network in a handbook for reopening schools during COVID-19. Dr. Carol Swain of the 1776 Commission argues that the inclusion was not an error but a reflection of the Biden administration's alignment with radical activist groups. The administration later backtracked, claiming the citation was an error in a lengthy document.

59: Restoring Justice
1:39:27 - 1:42:48

59: Restoring Justice

The Wakanda Salute and New York School Firings

A report on Karen Ames, a Bronx school superintendent who sued the New York City Department of Education for $150 million. Ames claims she was fired for refusing to participate in a "Wakanda Forever" salute during professional meetings. Mo notes that the salute is actually an ancient Egyptian funerary pose for Osiris, linking it back to the "District of Cairo" (D.C.) theme.