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Biden rules protecting trans students take effect — but not everywhere
Thursday, August 1st, 2024
via The Washington PostStarting Thursday, a new Biden administration regulation protecting gay and transgender students takes effect. It was blocked in 26 states.
Parents
‘The perfect storm times three’: Crime, political chaos divide Oakland
Wednesday, July 31st, 2024
via The Washington PostA run of bad news has revived some of the most pernicious stereotypes about Oakland. But its image as crime-ridden and dysfunctional obscures the whole story.
School Board – General
Montgomery watchdog says school system didn’t enforce electric school bus contract
Wednesday, July 31st, 2024
via The Washington PostThe Montgomery County inspector general found the school system didn't enforce a contract with an electric school bus company, leading to 'wasteful spending.'
School Board – General
How a school district took its spat with a local TV station to the FCC
Tuesday, July 30th, 2024
via The Washington PostA Loudoun County official claims WJLA's reporting shows a 'dishonest' slant. Station owner Sinclair calls it an attempt to 'shut down critical news coverage.'
Racism, Parent Involvement
Wisconsin man sentenced for threatening to shoot lawmakers if they passed a bill to arm teachers
Tuesday, July 30th, 2024
via The Associated PressA Wisconsin was convicted and sentenced to time served Monday for threatening to shoot state lawmakers in 2022 if they passed a bill allowing teachers to carry firearms.
School Safety
As Harris steps up to face Trump, far-right attacks follow
Sunday, July 28th, 2024
via The Washington PostSince Vice President Harris emerged as the likely Democratic nominee, far-right extremists have targeted her with a barrage of racist and sexist attacks.
School Board – General
Usha Vance told friends Trump appalled her. Now she’s working to elect him.
Saturday, July 27th, 2024
via The Washington PostUsha Vance privately told friends she was outraged by Donald Trump's role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack and lamented the social breakdown that fueled his political support.
School Board – General
Baton Rouge Metro Councilman LaMont Cole to lead Baton Rouge schools
Friday, July 26th, 2024
via The Associated PressThe East Baton Rouge Parish School Board has selected Metro Councilman LaMont Cole to lead the state's second-largest traditional school district.
School Board – General
Youngkin appoints two more to education board, including Scalia daughter
Thursday, July 25th, 2024
via The Washington PostMeg Bryce, daughter of Antonin Scalia, and Ida Outlaw McPherson were named to the Virginia Board of Education by Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R).
School Board – General
Daughter of late Supreme Court Justice Scalia appointed to Virginia Board of Education
Thursday, July 25th, 2024
via The Associated PressVirginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has appointed the daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia to serve on the Virginia Board of Education.
School Board – General, Parent Involvement
Days before a Biden rule against anti-LGBTQ+ bias takes effect, judges are narrowing its reach
Thursday, July 25th, 2024
via The Associated PressNew federal court rulings are narrowing the Biden administration's enforcement of a rule for protecting LGBTQ+ students from discrimination and allowing critics to limit it even further school by school.
Parents
Harris to address teachers ahead of meeting with Israeli prime minister
Thursday, July 25th, 2024
via The Washington PostHarris has swiftly has united much the Democratic Party behind her candidacy since she jumped into the presidential race on Sunday.
School Safety
Will we ever be ready for Jeremy O. Harris?
Thursday, July 25th, 2024
via The Washington PostJeremy O. Harris's 'Slave Play' was condemned by Rishi Sunak for its Black Out nights. Audiences and celebrities like Madonna keep lining up in London to squirm.
Racism
Pr. George’s school board member who resigned had been working in Missouri
Thursday, July 25th, 2024
via The Washington PostPrince George's County school board member David Murray resigned amid questions of his attendance after he started working in a Missouri school district.
School Board – General
Suburban Alabama school district appears headed toward state oversight
Wednesday, July 24th, 2024
via The Associated PressA suburban Alabama school district appears headed toward state oversight. Al.com reports the board for the Bessemer City Schools District voted unanimously Monday to allow for state intervention.
School Board – General
Florida school board unlikely to fire mom whose transgender daughter played on girls volleyball team
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024
via The Associated PressA Florida school board seems unlikely to fire an employee whose transgender daughter played girls high school volleyball in alleged violation of state law.
School Board – General
Harris’s campaign will have to contend with DEI, culture war attacks
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024
via The Washington PostMany of the racial attacks on Kamala Harris are tied to the broader culture war over corporate diversity and affirmative action programs.
Racism
US Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is resigning from office following his corruption conviction
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024
via The Associated PressU.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is resigning from office Aug. 20 following his conviction for taking bribes for corrupt acts including acting as an agent of the Egyptian government.
School Board – General
Montana education board discusses trends, concerns in student achievement
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024
via The Associated PressState education leaders in Helena last week discussed the myriad of academic challenges facing Montana students and potential remedies to improve student success across the public school and university systems.
Racism