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‘Medical Freedom’ Activists Take Aim at New Target: Childhood Vaccine Mandates

Tuesday, December 5th, 2023

via The New York Times (Maine)

Mississippi has long had high childhood immunization rates, but a federal judge has ordered the state to allow parents to opt out on religious grounds.

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California Reading Program Sees Positive Results, Study Finds

Monday, December 4th, 2023

via The New York Times

A new study found that California schools got positive results from a targeted investment in the science of reading - even with the challenges of pandemic recovery.

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Math Scores Dropped Globally, but the U.S. Still Trails Other Countries

Tuesday, December 5th, 2023

via The New York Times

In a global exam for 15-year-olds, only a handful of places, including Singapore, Japan and Australia, kept math performance high through the pandemic.

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Defense Bill Agreement Angers Hard Right, Posing a Threat to Johnson

Friday, December 8th, 2023

via The New York Times (New York)

The new Republican speaker is facing fury from ultraconservative lawmakers for agreeing to drop limits on abortion, transgender care and diversity training.

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Week top stories: Warship down, UNLV shooting, Hunter Biden

Friday, June 19th, 2026

via Lynchburg News and Advance (Virginia)

An American warship and multiple commercial ships came under attack Sunday in the Red Sea; Plus, the identity of the UNLV shooter, and more top stories from the week.

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College presidents in Pa., elsewhere defend actions in combatting antisemitism on campus

Tuesday, December 5th, 2023

via PennLive (Pennsylvania)

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Indiana governor’s race: Republican candidates talk economy, police

Wednesday, December 13th, 2023

via IndyStar (Indiana)

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How ‘After School Satan Club’ Is Shaking Things Up

Friday, June 19th, 2026

via The New York Times (New York)

A Memphis school says it can't bar a club sponsored by The Satanic Temple, which has been stirring fury with First Amendment challenges and public displays, including one in Iowa that was vandalized.

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House Passes Defense Bill, Clearing It for Biden

Thursday, December 14th, 2023

via The New York Times (New York)

Republicans and Democrats banded together to push through the legislation over the objections of right-wing lawmakers, who had sought abortion, transgender care and diversity restrictions.

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SD Department of Education Secretary Joe Graves releases new book

Sunday, December 17th, 2023

via Argus Leader (South Dakota)

Graves' book is sure to be the talk of educators and non-educators alike for its stance on teacher pay, the teacher shortage and other hot topics.

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Austin Returns to Israel With a Tougher Message and Lessons …

Monday, December 18th, 2023

via The New York Times

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December 12, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Chairper – Mitchell Republic …

Wednesday, December 20th, 2023

via Mitchell Republic (South Dakota)

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How schools (but not necessarily education) became central to the Republican primary

Friday, June 19th, 2026

via Delaware First Media (Delaware)

GOP candidates talk about schools a lot on the campaign trail. But that doesn't mean they are talking a lot about education, instead focusing on culture war issues on the battleground of K-12 schools.

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What Went Wrong for Ron DeSantis in 2023

Sunday, December 24th, 2023

via The New York Times (New York)

The Florida governor entered the year flush with cash and momentum. In the months since, internal chaos and Donald Trump's indictments have sapped even his most avid supporters.

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Ousted Richland official, others to open private school to educate ‘Christian patriots’

Friday, June 19th, 2026

via Tri-City Herald (Washington)

A recalled Richland, WA school official and some credit union executives plan to open a new private school aimed at educating "Christian patriots."

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Theater, music and more to look forward to in Connecticut in 2024

Friday, June 19th, 2026

via Hartford Courant (Connecticut)

From women taking center stage to the rediscovery of legends like Arthur Miller, here's what's coming up in theater, comedy, music and art in 2024.

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New Franklin home on Lake Mud sells for $1 million: See inside

Tuesday, January 16th, 2024

via Akron Beacon Journal (Ohio)

Fourteen homes that sold for $500,000 or more led home sales for Greater Akron the week of Nov. 16, including on New Franklin with water views.

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Notre Dame law grad speaks during South Bend’s MLK Day …

Monday, January 15th, 2024

via South Bend Tribune (Indiana)

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Up First briefing: Iowa caucuses; MLK Day

Monday, January 15th, 2024

via Delaware First Media (Delaware)

Iowa Republicans kick off the 2024 election season tonight with the first caucuses to choose a presidential candidate. NPR's reading and listening picks to honor Martin Luther King Jr's legacy.

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