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April 14, 2022

The Real Meaning of “Social and Emotional Learning”

John D. Sailer

Social and Emotional Learning is everywhere. But its ambiguous definition invites “concept creep,” and the concept has come to justify ever more ideological activities.

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April 13, 2022

Membership Action Item: Opportunity to Protect Title IX Due Process

Teresa R. Manning

The Biden Administration is scheduling public comment sessions for a possible revision of the 2020 Devos Title IX reform rule. This is your opportunity to speak up for due process protections!

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April 12, 2022

Death, Taxes, and Student Loan Forgiveness

Marina Ziemnick

Indefinitely suspending student loan payments and forgiving massive amounts of student loans leaves the root causes of the student debt crisis untouched. 

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April 5, 2022

The Second Act of Civics Secures Democracy

Marina Ziemnick

We want our message to Congress to come across loud and clear: we see the Civics Secures Democracy Act for what it is, and we will not let it go unchallenged. 

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April 1, 2022

The Program on Constitutionalism and Democracy Delivers a Civic Education

Mike Sabo

UVA's Program on Constitutionalism and Democracy gives students and teachers the opportunity to carry on the legacy of American citizenship.

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