(CBN News) A prominent Virginia school district is dropping Read Across America Day, which celebrates the beloved children's author Dr. Seuss after a left-wing educators group alleged that his books contain "racial undertones." For more than two decades, Dr. Seuss's March 2 birthday has been celebrated in schools across the country as a way to emphasize the … [Read more...] about VA School System Drops Dr. Seuss, Claims Books are Fraught With ‘Racial Undertones’ After Left-Wing Group Promotes Removal
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Gen Z Has Friends, Just Not Many From Church
(Lifeway Research) A simple Google search tells the tale: We love to stereotype Gen Z. Broad generalizations like “Digitally dependent,” “tech addicted” and “the most isolated generation” have defined this cohort of young people, who were born roughly between 1995-2010 and together with millennials make up over half of the U.S. population. New research from Springtide … [Read more...] about Gen Z Has Friends, Just Not Many From Church
A Mister No More: Mr. Potato Head Goes Gender-Neutral
(Today) Mr. Potato Head is no longer a mister. Hasbro, the company that makes the potato-shaped plastic toy, is giving the spud a gender neutral new name: Potato Head. The change will appear on boxes this year. Toy makers have been updating their classic brands to appeal to kids. Barbie has shed its blonde image and now comes in multiple skin tones and body shapes. Thomas … [Read more...] about A Mister No More: Mr. Potato Head Goes Gender-Neutral
More Americans Now Say Academic Concerns Should Be a Top Factor in Deciding To Reopen K-12 Schools
(Pew Research Center) Amid new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on how to safely reopen K-12 schools for in-person instruction, Americans are increasingly concerned about the effect of virtual learning on academic progress. Compared with last summer, a higher share of U.S. adults now say the possibility that students will fall behind … [Read more...] about More Americans Now Say Academic Concerns Should Be a Top Factor in Deciding To Reopen K-12 Schools
Thousands Urge Cadbury To Drop Ad Featuring Same-Sex Kiss Ahead of Easter
(The Christian Post) As Easter approaches, more than 30,000 people have signed a petition asking Cadbury Crème Eggs to remove an advertisement featuring a same-sex kiss. The United Kingdom-based chocolatier Cadbury released an advertisement on Jan. 4 celebrating the 50th anniversary of its signature Crème Eggs, referring to the occasion as a “golden … [Read more...] about Thousands Urge Cadbury To Drop Ad Featuring Same-Sex Kiss Ahead of Easter