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Education: Where do Harris and Trump stand? • Ohio Capital Journal

Friday, October 4th, 2024

via Ohio Capital Journal (Ohio)

On education issues, Donald Trump vows to "save American education" with a focus on parental rights, expanding privatization, and "patriotic education" in schools. Kamala Harris has focused on…

Racism, Parent Involvement

Education: Where do Harris and Trump stand? • Georgia Recorder

Friday, October 4th, 2024

via Georgia Recorder (Georgia)

This is one in a series of States Newsroom reports on the major policy issues in the presidential race. By Shauneen Miranda As former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris sprint to…

Racism, Parent Involvement

Your guide to California’s state Senate District 19 race: Middleton vs. Ochoa Bogh

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

via Los Angeles Times (California)

Democratic Palm Springs City Councilmember Lisa Middleton is challenging Republican Sen. Roscilie Ochoa Bogh of Yucaipa for the Inland Empire seat in the state Senate.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

School board candidate Q&A: Fountain Hills Unified School District

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024

via The Arizona Republic (Arizona)

Find out what Anne Evans and Richard Rutkowski hope to accomplish if elected to the Fountain Hills Unified school board.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

How a school voucher supporter won in a Texas House district with almost no private schools

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024

via The Texas Tribune (Texas)

Gov. Greg Abbott said the primary showed Texans want vouchers. In House District 18, an ad blitz and immigration fears may have played a larger role.

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Colorado state House candidates

Tuesday, October 1st, 2024

via The Gazette (Colorado)

Editor's note: Active voter registration numbers are current as of Sept. 25, 2024, according to the Colorado Secretary of State's Office. The candidates' responses have been edited for clarity and

Parents

In praise of Corey DeAngelis, a champion for school choice

Tuesday, October 1st, 2024

via OC Register (California)

We hope DeAngelis isn't deterred by this nonsense and continues his fight for school choice at a time when his efforts are needed the most.

Parents

District B Trustee candidates face unusual election process

Tuesday, October 1st, 2024

via Las Vegas Review-Journal (Nevada)

CCSD trustee election for Katie Williams' seat

Racism, School Board – General, Parent Involvement

NH House candidate 2024: Matt Sabourin

Tuesday, October 1st, 2024

via Seacoast Online (New Hampshire)

NH House candidate Matt Sabourin shares his views as he seeks election in 2024 in Rockingham 30, representing Seabrook.

Parents

Student advocates for mental health changes for youth

Tuesday, October 1st, 2024

via Tribune-Star News (Indiana)

More than 17% of Indiana students considered suicide in 2022.

Parents

Election 2024: 10th Congressional District race pits Clancy against Subramanyam

Monday, September 30th, 2024

via Inside NoVa (Virginia)

State Sen. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Loudoun, and Republican nominee Mike Clancy are vying to represent Virginia's 10th Congressional District and succeed Democratic U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton, who is retiring after being

Parents

2024 Pennsylvania general election voters’ guide: Attorney General

Monday, September 30th, 2024

via TribLive (Pennsylvania)

Candidates participating in this year's general election were invited to submit information to the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, which partnered with PennLive to create this voters' guide. The candidates below are in a contested race for Pennsylvania Attorney General and are in the order provided by the League

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Two Virginia counselors challenge Virginia’s ban on conversion therapy

Monday, September 30th, 2024

via Inside NoVa (Virginia)

Two counselors from Front Royal, backed by lawyers with the conservative group The Family Foundation, are seeking to overturn the commonwealth's ban on conversion therapy, a practice that attempts to

Parents

Should schools keep secrets from parents? Depends who you ask.

Monday, September 30th, 2024

via The Boston Globe (Massachusetts)

Across the country, 'parents' rights' have become a political rallying cry, one its advocates hope will resonate with the swing voters likely to decide upcoming elections.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement, Social Emotional Learning

Disguised as duty to God and country, a century of hate persists

Saturday, September 28th, 2024

via InForum (North Dakota)

The antisemitic and anti-government throughline from the 1930s has trickled down to present day, evolving into organizations decrying patriotism and duty to God.

Parents

‘A tool to control the thoughts and actions of people’: New Washington law seeks to stop book bans

Saturday, September 28th, 2024

via The Spokesman-Review (Washington)

Book bans in public schools and libraries all over the United States have been fueled in recent years largely by dozens of conservative activist groups working to suppress books about LGBTQ+ people and people of color.

School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement

State superintendent: La. education system moving ‘in right direction’

Saturday, September 28th, 2024

via American Press (Louisiana)

Louisiana's education rankings have improved over the past few years, recently peaking at 40th in education on the U.S. News World and Report rankings. State Superintendent Cade Brumley wants to keep…

Parents

Gwen Walz rallies volunteers working ‘to keep Wisconsin blue’ at Ozaukee County stop

Friday, September 27th, 2024

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Wisconsin)

Gwen Waltz's visit to Wisconsin came after surrogates for former President Donald Trump's campaign wrapped up a three-day bus tour in the state.

Parents

Transcript: Ezra Klein Interviews Emily Jashinsky

Friday, September 27th, 2024

via The New York Times (New York)

The Sept. 27. 2024, episode of 'The Ezra Klein Show.'

School Board – General, Parent Involvement