News

When a truth-teller meets misinformation: ‘What you do matters.’

Tuesday, July 11th, 2023

via home - georgia recorder (Georgia)

Guest columnist Holly McCall writes that on a trip to the National Holocaust Museum she should have corrected misinformation.

Parents

Biden’s big problem? Your ageism.

Tuesday, July 11th, 2023

via The Philadelphia Inquirer (Pennsylvania)

Plus, why is the White House press corps addicted to a cocaine story?

Parents

Anderson Cooper needles DeSantis for blaming bad poll numbers on media

Tuesday, July 11th, 2023

via MyrtleBeachOnline (South Carolina)

CNN host Anderson Cooper mocked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Monday for blaming the media for his slumping presidential campaign. Cooper said DeSantis is "blaming the messenger" as recent campaign polls show the governor far behind chief primary opponent former President Trump. A new poll Monday found that Trump has a 20-point lead over...

Parents

Moms for Liberty objections lead Leon County Schools superintendent to pull five books

Tuesday, July 11th, 2023

via Palm Beach Post (Florida)

Following prodding from a Moms for Liberty chapter, Leon County Schools Superintendent Rocky Hanna decided to remove five books from high school libraries.

Parent Involvement, Book Bans, School Board – General

Pasco teacher who favors parental rights seeks school board seat

Tuesday, July 11th, 2023

via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)

High school math coach CJ Smith would challenge District 2 incumbent Colleen Beaudoin.

Social Emotional Learning, Parent Involvement, School Board – General, Racism

State, not school boards, will get final say on banned books

Tuesday, July 11th, 2023

via Orlando Sentinel (Florida)

A new law governing book objections allows parents to request a state magistrate review if they disagree with a school board's action.

Parent Involvement, School Board – General

Despite LGBTQ+ book brouhaha, Tulsa Public Schools renews CityYear agreement

Tuesday, July 11th, 2023

via Tulsa World (Oklahoma)

Despite a tense exchange prompted by a Pride Month Instagram post, Tulsa Public Schools' Board of Education voted Monday to extend its long-standing tutoring and mentoring agreement with City Year.

Parents

State House Republicans create notification form for parents to send to schools

Monday, July 10th, 2023

via KOB 4 (New Mexico)

State House Republicans have created a formal letter for parents to send to their child's school, asking to be notified when topics like abortion or gender-affirming care come up.

Parents

Florida school boards will no longer get final say on book challenges

Monday, July 10th, 2023

via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)

Under a new law, people can appeal to a state magistrate if a school district review doesn't go their way.

Parent Involvement, School Board – General

Can you ask hotel if a controversial group will be staying there? Yes, but you might not get an answer, experts say.

Monday, July 10th, 2023

via The Virginian-Pilot (Virginia)

Some Marriott guests weren't happy when they found out they were sharing their Center City hotel with the conservative "parental rights" group Moms for Liberty.

Parents

Republican legislatures across the country tighten laws governing gender transition healthcare

Monday, July 10th, 2023

via The Gazette (Colorado)

A wave of legislation affecting LGBT people has advanced a record number of bills across the country in 2023, especially focused on transgender youth.

Parents

Valley News Forum for July 10, 2023: Misinterpreting the Second Amendment

Monday, July 10th, 2023

via Valley News (New Hampshire)

Misinterpreting the Second AmendmentWe constantly limit or resist efforts at gun control because we think the Second Amendment confers gun ownership as a constitutional right. John Barrasso of…

Parent Involvement, Racism

Michigan stopped sending traumatized kids to his center. Who will suffer the consequences?

Monday, July 10th, 2023

via Detroit Free Press (Michigan)

The director of a children's trauma assessment center trained thousands without being licensed. Supporters say his faults pale compared to his impact

Parents

Higher Ground: Moms group hits back after being slapped with ‘extremist’ label

Monday, July 10th, 2023

via The Washington Times, LLC (District of Columbia)

Welcome to Higher Ground, a newsletter and website dedicated to helping families of faith navigate a chaotic world with rigorous reporting, commentary and analysis on national, global and cultural issues.

Parent Involvement, School Board – General

Can you ask hotel if a controversial group will be staying there? Yes, but you might not get an answer, experts say

Monday, July 10th, 2023

via Miami Herald (Florida)

PHILADELPHIA — Some Marriott guests weren't happy when they found out they were sharing their Center City hotel with the conservative "parental rights" group Moms for Liberty.

Parents

Trump lawyers agree to delay pretrial conference in classified documents case

Monday, July 10th, 2023

via Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. (Arkansas)

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump say they agreed with federal prosecutors to delay to next week a pretrial hearing to discuss how classified information is handled in court as he faces…

Parents

6-year-old girl losing eyesight to rare genetic disorder

Monday, July 10th, 2023

via FOX5 Vegas - KVVU (Nevada)

The 6-year-old's family is trying to do and see all they can before she goes fully blind.

Parents

‘Sound of Freedom’ brings unsettling wake-up call

Sunday, July 9th, 2023

via The Washington Times, LLC (District of Columbia)

The Utah-based entertainment company famous for the megahit series 'The Chosen' released a film that topped the same-day debut of the latest Harrison Ford movie, 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.'

Parent Involvement, School Board – General

MMA fighter, construction company owner and a senior care specialist vie for Valley City Council seat

Sunday, July 9th, 2023

via The Spokesman Review (Washington)

Adam "Smash" Smith, Rachel Briscoe and Jessica Yaeger all hope to succeed Brandi Peetz on the City Council.

Parents