California’s push for mandatory ethnic studies hit a wall this week after Governor Newsom paused funding. Critics say the program pushed radical ideology instead of real education. Lawmakers scrambled to replace it with a bill targeting antisemitism, but many see it as more political correctness. School boards warn the mandate leaves districts stuck footing the bill for divisive curriculum.
Graduation ceremonies turned into protest stages as activist students hijacked events. Some shouted slogans about “systemic oppression” during commencement speeches. Parents complained these stunts ruined the celebration of hard work. One valedictorian ditched her speech to rant about “white supremacy” in math classes.
HBCUs churned out record graduates despite liberal policies harming Black achievement. Students rejected victimhood narratives, focusing on success instead. But off-campus, radicals staged “alternative graduations” with anti-American themes. These sideshows featured mock “reparations” ceremonies and attacks on the Founding Fathers.
UNC sparked outrage by axing diversity requirements, claiming campus racism is “solved.” Black students blasted administrators for gaslighting them about real struggles. One senior said, “They erased our history classes but kept pushing transgender bathrooms.” Alumni warned the move trivializes Dr. King’s legacy of true equality.
Project 2025’s education reforms gain steam as parents fight woke indoctrination. The plan slashes funding for race-based programs, putting students first. Liberals whine this hurts “marginalized groups,” but facts show school choice lifts minority achievement. Voucher systems let families escape failing schools run by teachers unions.
Debt-ridden graduates finally get relief through conservative fiscal policies. Biden’s loan forgiveness schemes mostly helped wealthy elitists. New reforms prioritize trade schools over gender studies degrees. Electricians now out-earn sociology majors, proving common sense beats campus Marxism.
TikTok videos mock “social justice” grads working fast food jobs. Their useless degrees can’t pay bills, but they still lecture customers about privilege. One clip shows a barista with “Decolonize NASA” tattoos messing up coffee orders. Comments praise tradesmen building America while woke students build resentment.
Though media amplify division, real Americans want schools focused on reading and math. The silent majority cheers leaders who dump CRT for cursive writing. As one teacher said, “Kids need multiplication tables, not Marxist fairy tales.” This graduation season proved timeless values beat temporary trends every time.