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District 2 Republicans endorses newcomers, incumbents opt for primary ballot

Tuesday, February 27th, 2024

via The Minot Daily News (North Dakota)

TIOGA – District 2 Republicans endorsed two newcomers to run for the North Dakota Legislature Saturday after its incumbent representatives chose to bypass endorsement to directly file for the primary…

Racism

West Virginia Senate Education Committee Goes After DEI Policies

Tuesday, February 27th, 2024

via The Intelligencer (West Virginia)

CHARLESTON – With two days to go to get bills to a key legislative deadline Wednesday, lawmakers in a West Virginia Senate committee decided to move a controversial bill aimed at multiple culture war…

Racism

People in mental health crisis deserve care, not handcuffs

Monday, February 26th, 2024

via The Washington Post (Maryland)

Last week, the DOJ in a statement said D.C. police response to 911 calls may violate rights of people with mental illness.

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Moms for Liberty co-founder grilled by Florida lawmakers about state ethics post

Monday, February 26th, 2024

via Miami Herald (Florida)

'My role with Moms for Liberty, I look at it as completely separate from the ethics commission,' Tina Descovich told the Senate Ethics and Elections Committee.

Racism

Advocates decry what is lost as the teaching of Black history faces growing restraints

Monday, February 26th, 2024

via PIX11 (New York)

Advocates are sounding the alarm about growing pushes from conservative-led states to downplay the impact of slavery and racism on U.S. history and change the way Black Americans' stories are taugh…

Racism

$300 million on Cleveland Browns Stadium – or city parks? The Wake Up for Monday, Feb. 26, 2024

Monday, February 26th, 2024

via Cleveland.com (Ohio)

How many parks, playgrounds, ballfields, basketball courts and recreation centers could be refurbished or built for the people of Cleveland if city leaders stopped subsidizing a professional football team?

Racism

California Democrats Setting Race Relations Back 70 Years with ACA 7

Monday, February 26th, 2024

via California Globe (California)

Why are Democrats segregating blacks, and now agitating for free college as part of proposed reparations in California? Black college students now have separate graduation, separate admission…

Racism

Will Texas State Board of Education bend farther to the right? Here are 3 races to watch.

Sunday, February 25th, 2024

via Austin American-Statesman (Texas)

Three Republican incumbents on Texas' State Board of Education are being challenged by candidates who are more focused on conservative ideologies.

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US 10th District GOP primary candidates put focus on immigration, border security

Sunday, February 25th, 2024

via Winston-Salem Journal (North Carolina)

For Winston-Salem voters, the 10th District's Republican primary may serve as an eye-opening reality check of how they are being affected by the latest Republican-drawn congressional map.

Racism, Parent Involvement

Georgia school board races attract more local and national interest

Sunday, February 25th, 2024

via Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Georgia)

Political action groups are donating more money to school board candidates, but those candidates don't always pull out a win.

Racism, School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Living history makers told how the past informs our future during Black History Month celebration

Saturday, February 24th, 2024

via The Crusader Newspaper (Illinois)

Public historian Michelle Duster shared little known facts and anecdotal stories about the life, times and uncompromising drive of her great-grandmother the

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Critical race theory ban at Temecula Valley Unified stands for now, judge rules

Saturday, February 24th, 2024

via Los Angeles Times (California)

A judge denied a request from parents and others for a preliminary injunction that would have blocked the district's policy prohibiting teaching critical race theory.

Racism, School Board – General

Some thoughts on the push to crush public education

Saturday, February 24th, 2024

via Manchester Ink Link (New Hampshire)

I teach in a public school so I can't possibly write a column about school vouchers with a modicum of diplomacy. This screed will invariably devolve into another hot-shot of liberal vitriol, right?…

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Ohio’s Jim Jordan and Dave Yost address CPAC conference

Friday, February 23rd, 2024

via Cleveland.com (Ohio)

Jordan fed the crowd with a litany of conservative grievances, while Yost discussed human trafficking in Ohio.

Racism

The Excerpt podcast: Trump vows to support Christians during Tennessee speech

Friday, February 23rd, 2024

via The Oklahoman (Oklahoma)

Plus: USA TODAY Education Reporter Alia Wong discusses the divide over whether to include LGBTQ+ discussions. TX AG suing a migrant aid organization.

Racism

Delaware County church-related events: Feb. 23, 2024 edition

Friday, February 23rd, 2024

via Delco Times (Pennsylvania)

Classes, sales, food banks, trips and more activities associated with churches

Racism

Faces of Black Heritage: A look at Black history with Sarasota leaders, trailblazers

Friday, February 23rd, 2024

via Sarasota Herald-Tribune (Florida)

Sarasota's Black leaders and change makers share insight about their perspectives on Black, culture, history, and heritage.

Racism

Beyond DEI: Unpacking Utah’s debate over campus diversity initiatives

Friday, February 23rd, 2024

via Deseret News (Utah)

A new state law has led public universities and students to grapple with what a post-DEI campus should look like

Racism

Q&A with candidates in Alabama Board of Education Place 7 race

Thursday, February 22nd, 2024

via News 19 (Alabama)

News 19 sent five questions to each of the candidates in the race for this state Board of Education seat. Here are the answers, straight from the candidates.

School Board – General, Racism