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High court cases, executive orders thrust religion issues front and center Photo

High court cases, executive orders thrust religion issues front and center

Sunday, May 4th, 2025

via The Gazette (Colorado)

Where some Christians see great promise, others express great concern over recent activity on the national front pertaining to religious rights, liberty, protection and freedom in America.

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National News

Voters will select a new Community Library Network trustee while Post Falls waits for adults-only room to open

Voters will select a new Community Library Network trustee while Post Falls waits for adults-only room to open

Sunday, May 4th, 2025

via The Spokesman-Review (Idaho)

A former Post Falls School Board member and a former nonprofit communications director are running for an open seat on the Community Library Network Board of Trustees in North Idaho.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Utopian Dreamers Founded This Alabama City. Now, a Fight Over Books Is Dividing It.

Utopian Dreamers Founded This Alabama City. Now, a Fight Over Books Is Dividing It.

Sunday, May 4th, 2025

via The New York Times (Alabama)

Fairhope originated as an experimental colony, and that spirit remains part of its character. But it now faces a culture war, with its library at the center.

Parents

Here are the 2025 winners of the Sun Sentinel’s annual high school journalism contest

Here are the 2025 winners of the Sun Sentinel’s annual high school journalism contest

Saturday, May 3rd, 2025

via Sun Sentinel (Florida)

Students from 15 high schools in Broward and Palm Beach counties entered the South Florida Sun Sentinel's annual journalism contest. Here are the 2025 winners.

Parents

New conservative member sworn into Broward School Board

New conservative member sworn into Broward School Board

Saturday, May 3rd, 2025

via Sun Sentinel (Florida)

Adam Cervera, 41, was sworn in Friday to fill the remainder of Brenda Fam's term, which ends in November 2026. His first board meeting will be a workshop on Tuesday.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Gov. Hobbs signs new batch of legislation following passage of Division of Developmental Disabilities bill

Gov. Hobbs signs new batch of legislation following passage of Division of Developmental Disabilities bill

Friday, May 2nd, 2025

via FOX 10 Phoenix (Arizona)

Governor Katie Hobbs signs off on new batch of legislation following the passage of the Division of Developmental Disabilities bill.

Parents

NY lawmakers may weaken, stall tougher educational requirements for yeshivas

NY lawmakers may weaken, stall tougher educational requirements for yeshivas

Friday, May 2nd, 2025

via New York Daily News (New York)

New York lawmakers are brokering a deal that would delay and weaken educational requirements for religious schools — a major setback for yeshiva reform advocates.

Parents

CT House passes bill providing teens with birth control, care for pregnant girls

CT House passes bill providing teens with birth control, care for pregnant girls

Friday, May 2nd, 2025

via New Haven Register (Connecticut)

State law shielding young women from notifying parents of their abortions has been in effect since 1990.

Parents

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appointed Chair of Presidential Religious Liberty Commission

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appointed Chair of Presidential Religious Liberty Commission

Thursday, May 1st, 2025

via FOX 7 Austin (Texas)

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has been appointed by President Trump as head of his Religious Liberty Commission, according to a statement.

Parents

Trump creates a religious liberty commission on the National Day of Prayer

Trump creates a religious liberty commission on the National Day of Prayer

Thursday, May 1st, 2025

via WFAA (Texas)

The panel was announced during a White House Rose Garden ceremony to recognize the National Day of Prayer.

Parents

Judge: Rock Springs school didn’t violate parental rights in transgender pronoun case

Judge: Rock Springs school didn’t violate parental rights in transgender pronoun case

Thursday, May 1st, 2025

via Powell Tribune (Wyoming)

Sweetwater County educators did not keep information from the parents of a Rock Springs high school student who asked to be called by a preferred name and pronouns, a federal judge ruled Monday. …

Parents

Feds formally launch investigation into OSPI over gender-inclusive schools law

Feds formally launch investigation into OSPI over gender-inclusive schools law

Thursday, May 1st, 2025

via The News Tribune (Washington)

'If true, these are clear violations of parental rights and female equality in athletics, which are protected by federal laws...,' the U.S. education secretary said.

Parents

Trump administration opens federal probe into Washington’s transgender student policy

Trump administration opens federal probe into Washington’s transgender student policy

Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

via The Spokesman-Review (Washington)

Trump administration officials on Wednesday launched an investigation into the authority overseeing Washington's public schools, questioning state policy surrounding transgender students' sports…

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Trump administration investigates WA education agency over trans youth protections

Trump administration investigates WA education agency over trans youth protections

Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

via The Spokesman-Review (Washington)

Apr. 30—The U.S. Department of Education has launched a sweeping investigation into Washington's top education agency, escalating a legal and ideological battle over how schools handle students'…

Parents

San Diego County Community events: From Walk for Wildlife to Bike Anywhere Day

San Diego County Community events: From Walk for Wildlife to Bike Anywhere Day

Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

via The San Diego Union-Tribune (California)

Sneak peek at upcoming San Diego community events street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows, community meetings

Parents

‘I wish you well in hell.’ Ex-Miami nurse sentenced to life for her daughter’s murder

‘I wish you well in hell.’ Ex-Miami nurse sentenced to life for her daughter’s murder

Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

via Miami Herald (Florida)

Gina Emmanuel showed no emotion as the judge sentenced her to life in prison for first-degree murder, plus two 30-year terms for child abuse, in the death of her 7-year-old adopted daughter.

Parents

‘Worthless’ and ‘woke’: Emotional 3-hour meeting over city’s library that has divided this Alabama town

‘Worthless’ and ‘woke’: Emotional 3-hour meeting over city’s library that has divided this Alabama town

Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

via al.com (Alabama)

Conservative critics claim books violate state guidelines on "sexually explicit" content, while supporters argue the board is following proper review procedures and standing against censorship.

Parents

Florida attorney general to enforce parent rights in schools, government

Florida attorney general to enforce parent rights in schools, government

Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)

A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

Parents

Iowa budget compromise leaves higher education funding flat

Iowa budget compromise leaves higher education funding flat

Tuesday, April 29th, 2025

via Quad-City Times (Iowa)

A compromise Gov. Kim Reynolds reached with Senate Republicans includes no general education bump for Iowa's three public universities and 15 community colleges.

Racism, School Board – General, Parent Involvement, Sex Education

Judge finds SCSD1 did not violate parental or religious rights

Judge finds SCSD1 did not violate parental or religious rights

Tuesday, April 29th, 2025

via Wyoming Tribune Eagle (Wyoming)

ROCK SPRINGS -- The U.S. District Court for Wyoming on Monday, April 28, issued a summary judgment order upholding the actions of Sweetwater County School District No. 1 and dismissing

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