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Florida parental rights impact Black History Month, social media debate
Tuesday, February 6th, 2024
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
School Board – General, Parent Involvement
An ex-NFL player died in custody. His grieving family demands to know what happened
Tuesday, February 6th, 2024
via Los Angeles Times (California)Like his father, Stanley Wilson Jr. played in the NFL and battled drug use and mental illness. The father found redemption. But could anything save the son?
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Parental rights vs. oversight: Debate over proposed Michigan homeschool registry
Monday, February 5th, 2024
via Bridge Michigan (Michigan)Homeschool families in Michigan say they're worried about a proposed requirement to register all school-aged children with their local school district or public agency. However, advocates say most…
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South Dakota bill passes on policies to restrict juveniles’ access to obscene material
Monday, February 5th, 2024
via Argus Leader (South Dakota)A bill requiring public schools and libraries to publicize policies restricting minors' accessing to obscene materials passed in committee.
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Gilchrist joins launch of ‘right to read’ campaign ⋆ Michigan Advance
Monday, February 5th, 2024
via Michigan Advance (Michigan)During a two-hour virtual session last week, the Michigan Education Justice Coalition (MEJC) kicked off its 'right to read' campaign. MEJC has continually argued that state schools have been…
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Central Coast’s new culture war flashpoint: High school sex-ed
Monday, February 5th, 2024
via The Mercury News (California)Pushback against classes that discuss LGBTQ+ issues is growing, even in progressive bastions like Santa Cruz County.
Racism, Parent Involvement, Sex Education
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On border issues, Greg Abbott vs. Joe Biden is a boon for Republicans
Monday, February 5th, 2024
via Dallas Morning News (Texas)With the Texas primary season in full swing, Gov. Greg Abbott's clash with President Joe Biden on the southern border is a boon for Republicans, while...
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Florida schools seek to save programs as federal funding cliff nears
Monday, February 5th, 2024
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
School Board – General, Parent Involvement
Two men wanted to start a family. Soon, they could be outlaws.
Monday, February 5th, 2024
via The Washington Post (Idaho)The Italian government is trying to criminalize having children using surrogates abroad, a move that critics say targets same-sex couples.
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State of Texas: State defends ‘invasion’ declaration in border hearing
Sunday, February 4th, 2024
via KXAN (Texas)AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The situation at the Texas border took center stage in a Congressional hearing Tuesday, amid months of escalating tensions on the ground and in the courts. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott…
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At Spotlight Tampa Bay forum on education, strong views and a standing ovation
Saturday, February 3rd, 2024
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)The discussion flows when students and thought leaders weigh in on the last two years in Florida schools.
School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement
Battle for Alabama libraries reaches Athens
Saturday, February 3rd, 2024
via The Decatur Daily (Alabama)ATHENS — Residents of Athens and Limestone County sparred over the propriety of library materials for children at an Athens-Limestone County Public Library board meeting this week as a statewide
Racism, Parent Involvement
Transcript: Race in America: Giving Voice with Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Actor, ‘Origin’
Friday, February 2nd, 2024
via The Washington Post (Ohio)Transcript: Race in America: Giving Voice with Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Actor, 'Origin'
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Florida House passes bill easing child labor laws
Friday, February 2nd, 2024
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
School Board – General, School Safety, Parent Involvement
Founder of group that opposes book bans files ethics complaint against Iowa lawmaker
Friday, February 2nd, 2024
via The Des Moines Register (Iowa)The founder of a nonprofit that opposes book removals in Iowa has filed an ethics complaint against a state representative alleging defamation.
Book Bans, Parent Involvement
Michael Hiltzik: DeSantis notches a courthouse win against Disney, thanks to a Trumpian right-wing judge
Thursday, February 1st, 2024
via Miami Herald (Florida)On the face of it, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis achieved an important victory Wednesday in his two-year battle with Walt Disney Co., as a federal judge tossed Disney's lawsuit contending that DeSantis moved against the company in retaliation for its criticism of an anti-gay state law. DeSantis certainly thought so. 'The Corporate Kingdom is over,' his spokesman crowed. 'The days of Disney ...
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Disney lawsuit dismissed by judge latest in long feud with DeSantis: See the timeline of events
Thursday, February 1st, 2024
via The Palm Beach Post (Florida)Federal judge Allen Winsor tossed Disney's First Amendment lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis in the latest move in Florida's long corporate feud.
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Your guide to the LAUSD District 7 school board primary election
Thursday, February 1st, 2024
via Los Angeles Times (California)With just two candidates for L.A. Unified Board District 7, the March primary will pick the final winner -- unlike in the other school-district contests.
School Board – General, Parent Involvement
Your guide to California’s Assembly District 53 race: Inland Empire
Thursday, February 1st, 2024
via Los Angeles Times (California)Four Democrats and one Republican are running to represent the heavily Democratic district that covers a swath of the Inland Empire.
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