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Florida adds more textbook restrictions. This time, it’s climate change.

Monday, July 8th, 2024

via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)

A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

Racism, School Board – General

Nothing ‘advanced’ about Harford school board AP decision STAFF COMMENTARY

Saturday, July 6th, 2024

via The Baltimore Sun (Maryland)

Decision to drop AP African American Studies class shows board's learning skills are subpar.

School Board – General, Book Bans, Racism

Broken Records: Citizens face growing obstacles to public records – and legislators are making them worse

Saturday, July 6th, 2024

via The Spokesman-Review (Idaho)

Emily Moyer, a 37-year-old photographer, was hoping public records could help save her fiance.

Racism, Parent Involvement

Electronics recycling event at Pinewood Bowl July 19

Saturday, July 6th, 2024

via Lincoln Journal Star (Nebraska)

An electronics recycling event is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 19, at Pinewood Bowl, 3201 S. Coddington Ave., during the run of 'Disneys' Tarzan' in Pioneers Park.

Racism

Candidate filing begins for Wake County school board. See who wants to lead district.

Friday, July 5th, 2024

via The News & Observer (North Carolina)

The officially nonpartisan school board has a 7-2 Democratic majority.

Racism, School Board – General

The Marxists come for Dolly Parton

Friday, July 5th, 2024

via OC Register (California)

I know I can't change the Marxists' minds, but I can keep reading about baby llamas and little engines with my kids so much that one day they'll be able to determine what's absurd for themselves. …

Racism

Massachusetts teacher fired for her TikTok videos loses First Amendment federal appeal

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024

via Boston Herald (Massachusetts)

A Massachusetts teacher who was fired for her controversial TikTok videos on critical race theory and trans issues has lost her First Amendment federal appeals case against the school district.

Racism, School Board – General

Once solidly red, northwest Michigan offers fighting chance for Democrats

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024

via Bridge Michigan (Michigan)

As populations change, areas like Grand Traverse County are becoming more competitive. And the region could once again prove key in determining who controls the Michigan Legislature.

Racism

Summer theater: Out of chaos

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024

via Durango Herald (Colorado)

Take a well-known story, exaggerate its characters, sprinkle with music and high jinks, stir in an eager audience, and simmer for two-and-a-half hours in a Colorado mountain town. Last weekend,…

Racism

In GOP race for MO governor, internal poll by pro-Kehoe PAC suggests 3-way contest

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024

via Springfield News-Leader (Missouri)

Early favorite Jay Ashcroft has lost a lead over Mike Kehoe, but a poll shows Bill Eigel gaining ground and the Republican nomination up for grabs.

Racism

Race for empty House seat representing Spokane Valley, surrounding area features crowded field of candidates

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024

via The Spokesman-Review (Idaho)

A half dozen seasoned politicians and first-time candidates are vying to represent Spokane Valley and much of eastern Spokane County in the state Legislature, after the incumbent left the seat wide…

Racism, Parent Involvement

What is behind ASU professor’s lawsuit against diversity, equity and inclusion training

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024

via 12News (Arizona)

Attorneys representing Arizona State University are expected to file a response to a lawsuit that challenges the school's diversity, equity and inclusion program.

Racism

Across the nation and in Colorado, partisan cultural battles create blizzard of school-related lawsuits

Monday, July 1st, 2024

via The Gazette (Colorado)

Not that long ago, public school boards in Colorado struggled to attract any candidates to run for office or be appointed to fill vacated seats. Today, some contenders spend tens

Racism, School Board – General

A look at some new state laws going into effect…

Sunday, June 30th, 2024

via Orlando Sentinel (Florida)

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a spate of new laws that are scheduled to take effect Monday. There's a measure that creates littering fines for kids and adults who release balloons into the sky…

Racism

Montana lawmakers offer mixed responses to Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools

Sunday, June 30th, 2024

via Daily Inter Lake (Montana)

Montana's Republican congressional delegation hesitated last week to follow Louisiana in requiring public schools to affix the Ten Commandments in classrooms even as former President Donald Trump…

Racism

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

Friday, June 28th, 2024

via The Washington Post (California)

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

Racism

Two-Tiered Justice: San Francisco and Oakland Edition

Friday, June 28th, 2024

via California Globe (California)

I hope you've been paying at least some attention to the circus unfolding in the city of Oakland, California. It's on a downward spiral more rapidly since the election of its mayor, Sheng Thao, who…

Racism

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

Tuesday, June 25th, 2024

via The Washington Post (Arizona)

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.

Racism

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

Sunday, June 23rd, 2024

via The Washington Post (Virginia)

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

Racism