Diversity

The National Education Association and its New Hampshire chapter are suing the U.S. Department of Education to stop its ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

Six schools have signed onto a new lawsuit challenging a new threat to their federal funding.

The federal Department of Education implemented the directive across the country last week and gave every state 10 days to comply. The New Hampshire Department of Education responded by ordering each district in the state to submit a certification form by Thursday.

The prohibition would cover programs that classify people by race, gender, ethnicity and “other group characteristics for the purpose of achieving demographic outcomes.”

The lawsuit alleges the new federal ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs violates educators’ and students’ free speech rights.

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would close the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Health Equity.

Producer Felix Poon steps out of his comfort zone and picks up a crossbow, to find out if one weekend in the Catskills can convert him into a dedicated hunter.

Educators and public school advocates have opposed the law referenced in the new poll, arguing it stifles teachers who might avoid nuanced discussions on race, gender or sexuality for fear of being challenged under the law and penalized professionally.

Plaintiffs allege that the new law has a “chilling effect” on classroom lessons. The state is asking for the case to be dismissed.

In the wake of recent racist demonstrations in Nashua, advocates, politicians, and community members organized a rally to spread one message: hate is not welcome in the city.