To create equitable and inclusive environments, we must talk about ideological, interpersonal, institutional, and internalized biases. However, many states are restricting education on racism and bias, affecting public pre-college and higher education institutions. This is incredibly problematic and prevents progress towards equality. In this post, view a map of states who are restricting and expanding education by Chalkbeat.
Chalkbeat is a nonprofit news organization committed to covering one of America’s most important stories: the effort to improve schools for all children, especially those who have historically lacked access to quality education. They are tracking ongoing efforts to restrict and expand education on racism, bias, the contributions of specific racial or ethnic groups to U.S. history, or related topics.
States restricting education on bias
Chalkbeat has tracked efforts in 36 states to restrict education on racism, bias, the contributions of specific racial or ethnic groups to U.S. history, or related topics.
States expanding education on bias
Chalkbeat has tracked efforts in 17 states to expand education on racism, bias, the contributions of specific racial or ethnic groups to U.S. history, or related topics.
Chalkbeat is committed to continued coverage of state actions. If you have information about bills, policies, or anything else relevant from your state or hometown, please email them at tips@chalkbeat.org.
