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The number of guns found in U.S. schools has spiked, The Post found

The number of guns found in U.S. schools has spiked, The Post found

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

via The Washington Post

The number of guns found in schools -- hidden in backpacks, waistbands and lockers -- has spiked in recent years, impacting hundreds of thousands of students.

School Safety

Who Runs the Best U.S. Schools? It May Be the Defense Department.

Who Runs the Best U.S. Schools? It May Be the Defense Department.

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

via The New York Times

Schools for children of military members achieve results rarely seen in public education.

Racism

Haley and Ramaswamy get buzz, but little support among Indian Americans

Haley and Ramaswamy get buzz, but little support among Indian Americans

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

via The Washington Post

Haley and Ramaswamy's conservative politics are at odds with the majority of Indian Americans, who are Democrats.

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Ramaswamy, Haley struggle with Indian Americans’ support

Ramaswamy, Haley struggle with Indian Americans’ support

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

via The Washington Post

Haley and Ramaswamy's conservative politics are at odds with the majority of Indian Americans, who are Democrats.

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Oklahoma board approves contract for St. Isidore of Seville Catholic …

Oklahoma board approves contract for St. Isidore of Seville Catholic …

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

via The Washington Post

An Oklahoma board approved a contract with St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, moving it closer to becoming the nation's first religious charter school.

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Who’s running for president? See a rundown of the 2024 candidates

Who’s running for president? See a rundown of the 2024 candidates

Monday, October 9th, 2023

via The Washington Post

Another Republican presidential candidate has dropped out of the crowded 2024 field

Racism

California governor vetoes bill requiring independent panels to draw local voting districts

California governor vetoes bill requiring independent panels to draw local voting districts

Monday, October 9th, 2023

via The Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have required dozens of his state's largest cities, counties and educational districts to use citizens' commissions to draw local voting districts.

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Flint Hill does a Dolphins impression; Suitland returns after …

Flint Hill does a Dolphins impression; Suitland returns after …

Monday, October 9th, 2023

via The Washington Post

In other high school football notes, a Loudoun Valley player makes a memorable one-handed interception; Northern bounces back after a wild defeat.

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MCPS investigator who closed Beidleman inquiry is twice reassigned

MCPS investigator who closed Beidleman inquiry is twice reassigned

Saturday, October 7th, 2023

via The Washington Post

The district moved Khalid Walker to the general counsel's office. After The Post asked why, it moved him again.

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Meet the candidates for Fairfax County School Board

Meet the candidates for Fairfax County School Board

Saturday, October 7th, 2023

via The Washington Post

Voters will select a new board members this November, with all 12 seats up for election. Here's your 2023 voter guide.

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Starting with cross-country, Fairfax introduces middle-school sports

Starting with cross-country, Fairfax introduces middle-school sports

Saturday, October 7th, 2023

via The Washington Post

The county's school system says it's not just about fitness and competition. It's about helping kids make connections.

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Sex education classes often don’t include LGBTQ+ students. New restrictions could make it worse

Sex education classes often don’t include LGBTQ+ students. New restrictions could make it worse

Saturday, October 7th, 2023

via The Associated Press

Many LGBTQ+ students say they have not felt represented in sex education classes. To learn about their identities and how to build healthy, safe relationships, some have turned to social media or YouTube.

Sex Education

Virginia family sues school system for $30 million over student’s sexual assault in bathroom

Virginia family sues school system for $30 million over student’s sexual assault in bathroom

Friday, October 6th, 2023

via The Associated Press

A teenager and her parents have filed a $30 million lawsuit against a Virginia school system after she was sexually assaulted in a women's restroom by a male student.

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How Do Americans Feel About Politics? ‘Disgust Isn’t a Strong Enough Word’

How Do Americans Feel About Politics? ‘Disgust Isn’t a Strong Enough Word’

Friday, October 6th, 2023

via The New York Times

Voters' broad discontent with disarray in Washington transcends political parties, race, age and geography.

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Abe Lincoln and Kevin McCarthy

Abe Lincoln and Kevin McCarthy

Friday, October 6th, 2023

via The New York Times

Refusing to listen to the other side of a debate doesn't have a very good record of success.

Book Bans

Ohio’s GOP supermajority tests limits of democracy before abortion vote

Ohio’s GOP supermajority tests limits of democracy before abortion vote

Friday, October 6th, 2023

via The Washington Post

Party leaders' actions are the backdrop as voters decide Nov. 7 on a constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights in the state.

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School Board member sues district, saying she was told to stop …

School Board member sues district, saying she was told to stop …

Friday, October 6th, 2023

via The Washington Post

Heather Rooks, a School Board member in Peoria, Ariz., is suing the district she helps lead after officials allegedly ordered her to stop quoting the Bible.

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Stricter state laws are chipping away at sex education in K-12 schools

Stricter state laws are chipping away at sex education in K-12 schools

Friday, October 6th, 2023

via The Associated Press

Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies.

Sex Education

Victim of school bathroom sexual assault sues Va. school district

Victim of school bathroom sexual assault sues Va. school district

Thursday, October 5th, 2023

via The Washington Post

A teenager who was sexually assaulted in a Loudoun County school in 2021 is seeking $30 million, alleging school officials tried to cover up the incident.

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