The article discusses the ongoing debate over what should be prioritized in classrooms, contrasting calls to focus solely on basic skills with concerns over the exclusion of discussions about race, gender, and diverse identities. It highlights recent legislative efforts, like Texas's push to display the Ten Commandments, and questions the true motives behind efforts to restrict discussions that celebrate diversity, emphasizing that education should encompass both foundational skills and an understanding of human identities to ensure truly inclusive learning environments.

The newspapers and higher education periodicals are fixated on the current conflict between President Trump and some universities, most notably the escalating fight between the administration and Harvard. The issues of direct funding, provision of overhead, and student visas are important (exist...