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Missouri governor vetoes school safety initiative to fund gun-detection surveillance systems

Missouri governor vetoes school safety initiative to fund gun-detection surveillance systems

Friday, June 28th, 2024

via The Associated Press

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has vetoed funding for a school safety initiative using gun-detection surveillance systems.

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Biden’s halting debate performance puts a renewed spotlight on Harris

Biden’s halting debate performance puts a renewed spotlight on Harris

Friday, June 28th, 2024

via The Washington Post

Vice president Harris is in a uniquely tricky position as both Biden's top lieutenant and his most obvious successor

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Where tech, politics & giving meet: CEO Nicole Taylor considers Silicon Valley’s busy intersection

Where tech, politics & giving meet: CEO Nicole Taylor considers Silicon Valley’s busy intersection

Wednesday, June 26th, 2024

via The Washington Post

Nicole Taylor has an insider's view of philanthropic trends from her seat as the president and CEO of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation

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Montgomery schools taps retiring county police chief for top security post

Montgomery schools taps retiring county police chief for top security post

Tuesday, June 25th, 2024

via The Washington Post

Retiring Montgomery County police chief Marcus Jones was approved Tuesday as the county school system's new chief of security and compliance.

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Oklahoma court rejects proposed religious public charter school

Oklahoma court rejects proposed religious public charter school

Tuesday, June 25th, 2024

via The Washington Post

The state Supreme Court said the first-of-its-kind school, approved last year by the charter school board, violated the state and U.S. constitution.

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Oklahoma Supreme Court rules publicly funded religious charter school is unconstitutional

Oklahoma Supreme Court rules publicly funded religious charter school is unconstitutional

Tuesday, June 25th, 2024

via The Associated Press

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled that the approval of the nation's first state-funded Catholic charter school is unconstitutional.

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Trump, Gov. Youngkin to appear together for the first time in Va. rally

Trump, Gov. Youngkin to appear together for the first time in Va. rally

Tuesday, June 25th, 2024

via The Washington Post

Donald Trump and Gov. Glenn Youngkin have run hot and cold on each other since Youngkin entered politics three years ago. But now both see an upside to locking arms.

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Va. proposed changes to African American history course, documents show

Va. proposed changes to African American history course, documents show

Sunday, June 23rd, 2024

via The Washington Post

Virginia's education department proposed revisions to the elective course, striking references to White supremacy and systemic racism among other changes, documents show.

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LGBTQ+ librarians grapple with attacks on books

LGBTQ+ librarians grapple with attacks on books

Saturday, June 22nd, 2024

via The Associated Press

Worldwide Pride Month events are underway but they are coming at a time when many people who identify as LGBTQ+ say they are facing increasing difficulties at work, ranging from being repeatedly misgendered to physically assaulted.

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Former CNN anchor takes on professor in primary aimed at finding Democrat who can win on Long Island

Former CNN anchor takes on professor in primary aimed at finding Democrat who can win on Long Island

Saturday, June 22nd, 2024

via The Associated Press

On Long Island, former CNN anchor John Avlon and scientist Nancy Goroff are facing off in a primary election for a congressional seat that Democrats hope will help them take control of the House.

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Parts of Washington state parental rights law criticized as a ‘forced outing’ placed on hold

Parts of Washington state parental rights law criticized as a ‘forced outing’ placed on hold

Saturday, June 22nd, 2024

via The Associated Press

A judge has paused parts of a new Washington state parental rights law derided by critics as a 'forced outing' measure.

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Arlington schools approves first teachers union contracts in 47 years

Arlington schools approves first teachers union contracts in 47 years

Friday, June 21st, 2024

via The Washington Post

The Arlington school board approved labor contracts with its teachers union Thursday as collective bargaining efforts spread across districts in Virginia.

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D.C. names interim state education superintendent

D.C. names interim state education superintendent

Thursday, June 20th, 2024

via The Washington Post

Antoinette Mitchell has been named the interim leader of D.C. state superintendent's office.

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Mississippi education board returns control to Tunica County School District

Mississippi education board returns control to Tunica County School District

Thursday, June 20th, 2024

via The Associated Press

A Mississippi school district will regain local control next month after state education officials voted to end years of conservatorship.

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North Carolina investigators reviewing state treasurer’s use of government vehicles

North Carolina investigators reviewing state treasurer’s use of government vehicles

Wednesday, June 19th, 2024

via The Associated Press

North Carolina law enforcement officials are investigating the potential improper use of state vehicles by North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell.

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Incumbents, school board reps declare victory in Alexandria council primary

Incumbents, school board reps declare victory in Alexandria council primary

Wednesday, June 19th, 2024

via The Washington Post

All four sitting City Council members declared victory in a crowded Democratic primary for their jobs leading this Northern Virginia city.

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Fairfax adds early release days to accommodate new teacher training

Fairfax adds early release days to accommodate new teacher training

Wednesday, June 19th, 2024

via The Washington Post

Fairfax County Public Schools is adding seven early release days for elementary schools next year to accommodate an uptick in teacher trainings from the state.

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Alexandria voters consider future in mayor, city council primaries

Alexandria voters consider future in mayor, city council primaries

Tuesday, June 18th, 2024

via The Washington Post

The victory would put Alyia Gaskins, currently an Alexandria City Council member, on track to become the liberal city's first Black female mayor.

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Mom of transgender girl athlete says Florida’s investigation has destroyed her daughter’s life

Mom of transgender girl athlete says Florida’s investigation has destroyed her daughter’s life

Tuesday, June 18th, 2024

via The Associated Press

A Florida public school employee who faces firing because she allowed her transgender daughter to play girls high school volleyball is assailing those who outed her child.

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