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The fight over Jackie Robinson

The fight over Jackie Robinson

Tuesday, June 4th, 2024

via The Washington Post

Jackie Robinson's story symbolizes the pain and resilience of America. Can the reality outlast the myth?

Book Bans

Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey to seek independent reelection bid amid federal corruption trial

Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey to seek independent reelection bid amid federal corruption trial

Monday, June 3rd, 2024

via The Associated Press

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey has filed to run for reelection as an independent even as he is on trial on federal bribery charges.

School Board – General

Why D.C.-area schools are grappling with tighter budgets right now

Why D.C.-area schools are grappling with tighter budgets right now

Monday, June 3rd, 2024

via The Washington Post

Rising costs, the loss of covid relief funds, education reforms and changing funding formulas are all affecting D.C.-area school budgets next school year.

School Board – General

Teacher Placed on Leave Over ‘Mock Slave Auction’ in Classroom

Teacher Placed on Leave Over ‘Mock Slave Auction’ in Classroom

Sunday, June 2nd, 2024

via The New York Times

The teacher in Massachusetts, who has not been named, was placed on leave after also using a racial slur, the school superintendent said.

School Board – General

New Hampshire’s limits on teaching on race and gender are unconstitutional, judge says

New Hampshire’s limits on teaching on race and gender are unconstitutional, judge says

Wednesday, May 29th, 2024

via The Associated Press

A federal judge has struck down New Hampshire's nearly 3-year-old law limiting what teachers can say about race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and other topics.

Racism

Most AAPI adults think history of racism should be taught in schools, AP-NORC poll finds

Most AAPI adults think history of racism should be taught in schools, AP-NORC poll finds

Wednesday, May 29th, 2024

via The Associated Press

About 7 in 10 AAPI adults approve of K-12 public schools teaching about the history of slavery, racism and segregation.

School Board – General, Racism

Md. district, principal accused of sexual harassment settle suit for $300,000

Md. district, principal accused of sexual harassment settle suit for $300,000

Friday, May 24th, 2024

via The Washington Post

Joel Beidleman was a principal in Montgomery County when reports by The Post described widespread allegations against the educator going back to 2016.

School Board – General

What comes next for Ohio’s teacher pension fund? Prospects of a ‘hostile takeover’ are being probed

What comes next for Ohio’s teacher pension fund? Prospects of a ‘hostile takeover’ are being probed

Friday, May 24th, 2024

via The Associated Press

A battle is under way for the future of Ohio's $94 billion teacher pension fund. The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio is facing intense scrutiny, including state investigations and a lawsuit.

School Board – General

Where classrooms are becoming too hot for learning

Where classrooms are becoming too hot for learning

Friday, May 24th, 2024

via The Washington Post

As heat waves creep north, they are baking schools that previously did not need air conditioning. Fixing the problem will be neither cheap, nor easy.

School Board – General

A stranger raced to give a Marine vet his final honor: A high school diploma

A stranger raced to give a Marine vet his final honor: A high school diploma

Friday, May 24th, 2024

via The Washington Post

Richard Remp, a Marine veteran who served in the Vietnam War, received a high school diploma from a Pennsylvania superintendent days before his death.

School Board – General

City’s red-light camera program was lawful after all, North Carolina justices say

City’s red-light camera program was lawful after all, North Carolina justices say

Thursday, May 23rd, 2024

via The Associated Press

A red-light camera program in one North Carolina city has been declared lawful, even though it was discontinued after another appeals court decided it was unconstitutional.

School Board – General

Lawsuit seeks to block Washington parental rights law that critics call a ‘forced outing’ measure

Lawsuit seeks to block Washington parental rights law that critics call a ‘forced outing’ measure

Thursday, May 23rd, 2024

via The Associated Press

Youth services and civil rights groups are suing to block a new Washington state parental rights law that is set to take effect next month.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement, Sex Education

Independent booksellers continued to expand in 2023, with more than 200 new stores opening

Independent booksellers continued to expand in 2023, with more than 200 new stores opening

Thursday, May 23rd, 2024

via The Associated Press

The independent bookstore boom continues. Even as industry sales were slow in 2023, membership in the American Booksellers Association expanded strongly.

Book Bans

‘Tires’ Review: Shane Gillis’s Grease Monkey on Netflix

‘Tires’ Review: Shane Gillis’s Grease Monkey on Netflix

Thursday, May 23rd, 2024

via The Wall Street Journal

The comedian plays an automotive-center employee in this uneven, outrageous and occasionally hilarious sitcom.

Sex Education

NAACP fund seeks to close Black voter registration and turnout gaps ahead of the November election

NAACP fund seeks to close Black voter registration and turnout gaps ahead of the November election

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024

via The Associated Press

The NAACP is announcing that nonprofits engaged in a variety of voter-engagement efforts can apply for grant funding that helps local organizations register voters, boost turnout and guard against minority disenfranchisement.

School Board – General

Moms for Liberty to spend over $3 million targeting presidential swing state voters

Moms for Liberty to spend over $3 million targeting presidential swing state voters

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024

via The Washington Post

The conservative parental rights group Moms for Liberty plans to spend more than $3 million on a multi-state advertising blitz to increase its membership and engage voters before November

Parent Involvement, School Board – General

Loudoun schools drops plan to add delayed-start days, seeks alternative

Loudoun schools drops plan to add delayed-start days, seeks alternative

Tuesday, May 21st, 2024

via The Washington Post

Loudoun County Public Schools is reconsidering a delay to the start of classes on 16 days in the next academic year for teacher training after community feedback.

School Board – General

Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment fails in acrimonious end to legislative session

Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment fails in acrimonious end to legislative session

Monday, May 20th, 2024

via The Associated Press

Minnesota lawmakers have failed to pass a state Equal Rights Amendment that would have enshrined protections for abortion and LGBTQ+ rights in the state Constitution.

Book Bans

Va. Gov. Youngkin vetoes bills on birth control, Confederate tax loopholes

Va. Gov. Youngkin vetoes bills on birth control, Confederate tax loopholes

Saturday, May 18th, 2024

via The Washington Post

Many of the vetoes were related to culture-war issues that could play into this fall's presidential and congressional contests.

Parents

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