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Virginia releases updated transgender student model policies
Tuesday, July 18th, 2023
via The Washington Post (Maryland)The policies, a version of which each of Virginia's schools systems would be required to adopt, include an emphasis on parents' rights.
Parents
Kentucky’s ban on gender-affirming care takes effect
Tuesday, July 18th, 2023
via The Journal Record (Oklahoma)Kentucky's ban on gender-affirming care for young transgender people has been restored after a federal judge lifted an injunction he issued last month that had temporarily blocked the restrictions.
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Harford school board members appointed by Hogan gone; new members appointed by Cassilly take over
Tuesday, July 18th, 2023
via Baltimore Sun (Maryland)Three new members of the Harford County Board of Education, appointed by County Executive Bob Cassilly, and a student representative were seated at Monday's school board meeting.
Parent Involvement, School Board – General
Baker to chair Southern Legislative Conference panel
Tuesday, July 18th, 2023
via The Journal Record (Oklahoma)State Rep. Rhonda Baker, R-Yukon, has been elected to chair the education committee of the Southern Legislative Conference.
Parents
Florida is prompting schools to examine books with a statewide lens
Tuesday, July 18th, 2023
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)Under new state rules, deciding whether books stay or go should no longer focus just on what the locals want.
Parent Involvement, School Board – General
In special election, 3 Statehouse progressives seek Charleston’s SC Senate seat
Monday, July 17th, 2023
via The Post and Courier (South Carolina)Three progressive Statehouse Democrats are vying to represent Charleston County's deep blue 42nd Senate District in a special election to fill the seat after former Sen. Marlon Kimpson resigned to
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In special election, 3 Statehouse progressives seek Charleston’ SC Senate seat
Monday, July 17th, 2023
via The Post and Courier (South Carolina)Reps. Wendell Gilliard, JA Moore and Deon Tedder are competing for the Democratic nod in a Sept. 1 primary. The winner of the Democratic primary has a strong chance of
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Richland school incumbent faces challengers from left and right. Here’s where they stand
Monday, July 17th, 2023
via Tri-City Herald (Washington)Richland, WA school board member Kari Williams, who is facing a recall election over a COVID mask vote, has 2 challengers for her seat.
Parent Involvement, School Board – General
Book removals and bans are on the rise: Here are the books targeted in Tennessee
Monday, July 17th, 2023
via The Tennessean (Tennessee)According to PEN America, an organization that promotes free expression in literature, book bans are on the rise.
Parent Involvement, Book Bans
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In a political era of ‘parental rights,’ Texans raising trans kids say new law strips them of choice
Monday, July 17th, 2023
via Texas Tribune (Texas)Senate Bill 14, which is set to take effect on Sept. 1, bans transition-related care for minors. Parents of transgender kids say it blocks their ability to support their children.
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Country Music’s Culture Wars and the Remaking of Nashville
Monday, July 17th, 2023
via The New Yorker (New York)Tennessee's government has turned hard red, but a new set of outlaw songwriters is challenging Music City's conservative ways—and ruling bro-country sound.
Parents
Parents rights in schools: Who wins with this movement?
Monday, July 17th, 2023
via Deseret News (Utah)If the Parents Bill of Rights passes the Senate, it would reorder public schools, giving parents an unprecedented say over their children's education.
Parent Involvement, LGBTQ+, Racism, School Board – General
Eric Holcomb, Indiana’s supermajority governor
Sunday, July 16th, 2023
via NWI Times (Indiana)Parents
‘Idiots,’ ‘criminals’ and ‘scum’ – nasty politics highest in US since the …
Sunday, July 16th, 2023
via New Pittsburgh Courier (Pennsylvania)Former U.S. President Donald Trump at the Moms for Liberty Joyful Warriors summit in June 2023 in Philadelphia. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images by Thomas Zeitzoff, American University Joe Biden, 'together with a band of his closest thugs, misfits and Marxists, tried to destroy American democracy.' This is what Donald Trump said to his supporters hours … Continued
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Behavior of Makoski, Mohammadkhani not in best interest of Springfield students
Sunday, July 16th, 2023
via News-Leader (Missouri)Parents
SPS’ Makoski talks ‘Safe Space’ stickers, distractions on radio show
Sunday, July 16th, 2023
via News-Leader (Missouri)In the wake of the June 27 meeting, the SPS board member has appeared on Fox News digital and a conservative radio show.
Parent Involvement, School Board – General
Kentucky’s ban on transgender child medical procedures takes effect as federal judge lifts injunction
Sunday, July 16th, 2023
via Times Free Press (Tennessee)Kentucky's ban on transgender medical procedures for children was restored Friday when a federal judge lifted an injunction he issued last month that had temporarily blocked the restrictions.
Parents
This SC school district banned 12 books after 1 parent complained
Saturday, July 15th, 2023
via The Post and Courier (South Carolina)The first book bans Horry County Schools has made in 20 years were reportedly prompted by one parent's complaints. That parent was the chairman of the county's Moms for Liberty
Parent Involvement, Racism, Book Bans, School Board – General
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Identity disclosure policy not required for district, superintendent says
Saturday, July 15th, 2023
via Newton Daily News (Iowa)Newton school board removed the policy from being added to the books
Parent Involvement, School Board – General