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In Michigan, voters sour on school bonds. Once an easy sell, half now fail

Monday, October 7th, 2024

via Bridge Michigan (Michigan)

Some 10% of Michigan districts are going to voters with tax requests in November. Taxes for roads and public safety still overwhelmingly pass, but the success rate of school bonds has plummeted in…

School Board – General, School Safety, Parent Involvement

Ruling on Missouri transgender health care restrictions expected by end of year • Missouri Independent

Monday, October 7th, 2024

via Missouri Independent (Missouri)

The trial of a challenge to Missouri's gender-affirming care restrictions is complete, with reports due to the judge within 30 days.

Parents

Education: Where do Harris and Trump stand? • Michigan Advance

Monday, October 7th, 2024

via Michigan Advance (Michigan)

This is one in a series of States Newsroom reports on the major policy issues in the presidential race. As former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris sprint to the November finish…

Racism, Parent Involvement

Alaska Gov. Dunleavy spends nearly $10,000 on Facebook ads to support education agenda

Sunday, October 6th, 2024

via Anchorage Daily News (Alaska)

The governor's office collected contact information from 2,256 people in four months.

Parents

‘I am passionate about education’

Saturday, October 5th, 2024

via Durango Herald (Colorado)

My name is Sherri Wright and I am running for the State Board of Education. There are four things you need to know about me and my beliefs: I am passionate about education. I believe in parenta...

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Lisa Zollinger, Capistrano Unified School District Trustee Area 2 candidate, 2024 election questionnaire

Saturday, October 5th, 2024

via OC Register (California)

Ahead of the election, the Orange County Register compiled a list of questions from our readers to pose to the candidates who wish to represent you.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement, Sex Education

Lisa Davis, Capistrano Unified School District Trustee Area 3 candidate, 2024 election questionnaire

Saturday, October 5th, 2024

via OC Register (California)

Ahead of the election, the Orange County Register compiled a list of questions from our readers to pose to the candidates who wish to represent you.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Jaime Needham, Cypress School District Trustee Area E candidate, 2024 election questionnaire

Saturday, October 5th, 2024

via OC Register (California)

Ahead of the election, the Orange County Register compiled a list of questions from our readers to pose to the candidates who wish to represent you.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement, Sex Education

Brian Burley, Huntington Beach City School District Trustee Area 1 candidate, 2024 election questionnaire

Friday, October 4th, 2024

via OC Register (California)

Ahead of the election, the Orange County Register compiled a list of questions from our readers to pose to the candidates who wish to represent you.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement, Sex Education

Mark McCallie, Tustin Unified School District Trustee Area 4 candidate, 2024 election questionnaire

Friday, October 4th, 2024

via OC Register (California)

Ahead of the election, the Orange County Register compiled a list of questions from our readers to pose to the candidates who wish to represent you.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement, Sex Education

Alfonso Alvarez, Santa Ana Unified School District Trustee Area 3 candidate, 2024 election questionnaire

Friday, October 4th, 2024

via OC Register (California)

Ahead of the election, the Orange County Register compiled a list of questions from our readers to pose to the candidates who wish to represent you.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement, Sex Education

Michele Sparks, Saddleback Valley Unified School District Trustee Area 2 candidate, 2024 election questionnaire

Friday, October 4th, 2024

via OC Register (California)

Ahead of the election, the Orange County Register compiled a list of questions from our readers to pose to the candidates who wish to represent you.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement, Sex Education

Keith Jorgensen, Ocean View School District candidate, 2024 election questionnaire

Friday, October 4th, 2024

via OC Register (California)

Ahead of the election, the Orange County Register compiled a list of questions from our readers to pose to the candidates who wish to represent you.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement, Sex Education

Chris Kretzu, Newport-Mesa Unified School District Trustee Area 3 candidate, 2024 election questionnaire

Friday, October 4th, 2024

via OC Register (California)

Ahead of the election, the Orange County Register compiled a list of questions from our readers to pose to the candidates who wish to represent you.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement, Sex Education

Carol Crane, Newport-Mesa Unified School District Trustee Area 3 candidate, 2024 election questionnaire

Friday, October 4th, 2024

via OC Register (California)

Ahead of the election, the Orange County Register compiled a list of questions from our readers to pose to the candidates who wish to represent you.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement, Sex Education

Robin Mensinger, Newport-Mesa Unified School District Trustee Area 1 candidate, 2024 election questionnaire

Friday, October 4th, 2024

via OC Register (California)

Ahead of the election, the Orange County Register compiled a list of questions from our readers to pose to the candidates who wish to represent you.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement, Sex Education

Can Democrats stop GOP dominance in NC judicial elections? A key state Supreme Court seat hangs in the balance

Friday, October 4th, 2024

via WRAL (North Carolina)

Republicans hold a 5-2 majority on the North Carolina Supreme Court and are seeking to grow that to 6-1 by unseating an incumbent Democrat in the November elections. Democrats, meanwhile, face a long path to retaking the court majority in time for the next round of redistricting.

Parents

Maine schools grapple with confusion over lawsuit that challenges new protections against discrimination

Friday, October 4th, 2024

via Portland Press Herald (Maine)

Maine's education commissioner says local officials from affected schools may uphold new protections in the Title IX updates because they are already guaranteed under the Maine Human Rights Act.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Education: Where do Harris and Trump stand? • Wisconsin Examiner

Friday, October 4th, 2024

via Wisconsin Examiner (Wisconsin)

While Trump promotes school choice and reducing public school funding, Harris proposes to increase support for public schools.

Racism, Parent Involvement