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Sarasota School Board candidates field questions at public forum in Venice

Saturday, July 27th, 2024

via Sarasota Herald-Tribune (Florida)

All five candidates for two Sarasota School Board seats up for grabs on Aug. 20's primary election participated in a public forum in Venice on Friday.

Racism, School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Primary Preview: GOP candidates for Vermont lt. governor

Friday, July 26th, 2024

via WCAX-TV (Vermont)

Vermont's primary election is just three weeks away and two candidates -- Gregory Thayer and John Rodgers -- are seeking the Democratic nomination in the race for Vermont lieutenant governor.

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State appeals federal court order striking down ‘divisive concepts’ law

Friday, July 26th, 2024

via Concord Monitor (New Hampshire)

The New Hampshire Department of Education is appealing a federal court ruling striking down the state's controversial 'divisive concepts' law, reopening a court case about whether the state can…

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Michigan State House

Thursday, July 25th, 2024

via Detroit Free Press (Michigan)

With 110 seats up for grabs, the primaries will help determine if Republicans are in a position to topple the Democrats' slim 56-54 Michigan House majority.

Racism, School Board – General, Parent Involvement

‘It’s not a reversal’: Georgia teachers union responds to AP African American History course shift

Thursday, July 25th, 2024

via Georgia Public Broadcasting (Georgia)

Superintendent Woods appeared to reverse course on a decision not to give state funding to an advanced Black history class, but educators say the new guidance isn't the same as full approval.

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Will we ever be ready for Jeremy O. Harris?

Thursday, July 25th, 2024

via The Washington Post (Virginia)

Jeremy 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.

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Youngkin names Scalia daughter to state Board of Education

Wednesday, July 24th, 2024

via The Daily Progress (Virginia)

Meg Bryce, an Albemarle County resident, has no children in the public school system.

School Board – General, Book Bans, Racism

Youngkin names Scalia daughter to Board of Education

Wednesday, July 24th, 2024

via Richmond Times-Dispatch (Virginia)

Meg Bryce, a daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who has said there's a need to be open about whether there is systemic racism in America, is

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What is DEI? Republicans are using the term to attack Kamala Harris, but experts say it’s widely misunderstood

Wednesday, July 24th, 2024

via WRAL (North Carolina)

By Nicquel Terry Ellis , CNN(CNN) — The ongoing controversy surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion has spilled over into the 2024 presidential race with Vice President Kamala Harris on the path…

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The far right has big plans for a second Trump term GUEST COMMENTARY

Wednesday, July 24th, 2024

via The Baltimore Sun (Maryland)

If Trump is reelected, the right will hope to impact every aspect of American life by implementing the Mandate for Leadership, dubbed Project 2025.

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Harris’s campaign will have to contend with DEI, culture war attacks

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024

via The Washington Post (Washington)

Many of the racial attacks on Kamala Harris are tied to the broader culture war over corporate diversity and affirmative action programs.

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Montana education board discusses trends, concerns in student achievement

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024

via The Associated Press (Montana)

State 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.

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Complaint filed against Indiana University for “pervasive” race-based scholarships

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024

via The Herald-Times (Indiana)

The group behind the complaint said it has successfully made universities change their policies over half the time.

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This summer camp is prepping RI’s future lawyers and advocates. Here’s how.

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024

via The Providence Journal (Rhode Island)

Twenty Rhode Island students spent time this summer immersed in law and justice as part of RWU Law School's first summer law camp.

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2024 Election: Here’s who’s running for Congress, Senate in Arizona

Monday, July 22nd, 2024

via FOX 10 Phoenix (Arizona)

Arizona voters will get to decide on a lot of races this year, during the primary and general election. Here's a look at who's running for the Senate seat currently held by Kyrsten Sinema, as well as…

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LPS hires more English Learner teachers due to to new curriculum, growing numbers

Monday, July 22nd, 2024

via Lincoln Journal Star (Nebraska)

Lincoln Public Schools recently hired seven new teachers for the English Learner program.

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Kamala Harris is running for president. How accurate is she on abortion, economy, Trump?

Monday, July 22nd, 2024

via Dallas Morning News (Texas)

With President Joe Biden withdrawing from the presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris is vying to be the Democratic nominee. PolitiFact looks back at...

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Sarasota School Board elections: Edwards, Wood and Babicz face off for District 3 seat

Monday, July 22nd, 2024

via Sarasota Herald-Tribune (Florida)

In the most contended school board seat up for election in Sarasota, three candidates are vying to represent District 3 on the Sarasota School Board.

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

Race to represent Spokane in Olympia features three familiar faces in area politics

Sunday, July 21st, 2024

via The Spokesman-Review (Idaho)

A former Spokane City Council president, a lawyer and a longtime health insurance agent are vying to represent central Spokane in the Washington State Legislature.

School Board – General, Racism