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Judge: Rock Springs school didn’t violate parental rights in transgender pronoun case
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
via Powell Tribune (Wyoming)Sweetwater County educators did not keep information from the parents of a Rock Springs high school student who asked to be called by a preferred name and pronouns, a federal judge ruled Monday. …
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Feds formally launch investigation into OSPI over gender-inclusive schools law
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
via The News Tribune (Washington)'If true, these are clear violations of parental rights and female equality in athletics, which are protected by federal laws...,' the U.S. education secretary said.
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Trump administration opens federal probe into Washington’s transgender student policy
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
via The Spokesman-Review (Washington)Trump administration officials on Wednesday launched an investigation into the authority overseeing Washington's public schools, questioning state policy surrounding transgender students' sports…
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Trump administration investigates WA education agency over trans youth protections
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
via The Spokesman-Review (Washington)Apr. 30—The U.S. Department of Education has launched a sweeping investigation into Washington's top education agency, escalating a legal and ideological battle over how schools handle students'…
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San Diego County Community events: From Walk for Wildlife to Bike Anywhere Day
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
via The San Diego Union-Tribune (California)Sneak peek at upcoming San Diego community events street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows, community meetings
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‘I wish you well in hell.’ Ex-Miami nurse sentenced to life for her daughter’s murder
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
via Miami Herald (Florida)Gina Emmanuel showed no emotion as the judge sentenced her to life in prison for first-degree murder, plus two 30-year terms for child abuse, in the death of her 7-year-old adopted daughter.
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‘Worthless’ and ‘woke’: Emotional 3-hour meeting over city’s library that has divided this Alabama town
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
via al.com (Alabama)Conservative critics claim books violate state guidelines on "sexually explicit" content, while supporters argue the board is following proper review procedures and standing against censorship.
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Florida attorney general to enforce parent rights in schools, government
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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Iowa budget compromise leaves higher education funding flat
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
via Quad-City Times (Iowa)A compromise Gov. Kim Reynolds reached with Senate Republicans includes no general education bump for Iowa's three public universities and 15 community colleges.
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Judge finds SCSD1 did not violate parental or religious rights
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
via Wyoming Tribune Eagle (Wyoming)ROCK SPRINGS -- The U.S. District Court for Wyoming on Monday, April 28, issued a summary judgment order upholding the actions of Sweetwater County School District No. 1 and dismissing
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New Florida AG Uthmeier creates Office of Parental Rights with first-in-country focus
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
via The Florida Times-Union (Florida)The new office is meant "to empower parents and protect children" the Attorney General's Office said.
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Ohio Supreme Court keeps ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while case continues • Ohio Capital Journal
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
via Ohio Capital Journal (Ohio)The Ohio Supreme Court is keeping the ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth as the case goes through litigation.
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NC House to debate class sizes, school calendars, teacher licensure, guns in schools
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
via WRAL (North Carolina)House committees will weigh bills that could eliminate restrictions on class sizes in lower grades and allow local school boards to make decisions on when the school year starts and when it ends.
School Board – General, School Safety, Parent Involvement
Southern Baptist group urges Colorado pastors, members to oppose transgender rights bill
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
via The Gazette (Colorado)The Center for Baptist Leadership, an organization associated with the Southern Baptist Church, is urging pastors and members in Colorado to speak out against a bill that establishes certain legal
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DeSantis’ new Broward School Board appointee talks about his big move, strong local ties
Monday, April 28th, 2025
via Sun Sentinel (Florida)Adam Cervera, who graduated from Florida International University's law school, has lived most of his adult life in Miami. But looking ahead, he changed his voter registration to Broward County a month ago.
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54 candidates are vying for Houston area school board seats. Here are the races to watch.
Monday, April 28th, 2025
via Houston Chronicle (Texas)12 Houston area ISDs are asking voters to choose between 54 candidates in 23 races, and three ISDs hope for a combined $1.2B in bond funds. Here's what to know.
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Burlington parents express outrage over detailed sex questions in middle school health survey
Monday, April 28th, 2025
via Boston.com (Massachusetts)Burlington Public Schools is facing two federal complaints after administering a health survey to middle school students that described various sexual acts in ways some parents found offensive. The complaints were filed with the US Department of Education on April 8 by the Massachusetts Liberty Legal Center, a Wakefield-based organization that defends free speech, religious […]
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Bill tracker: With session over, state budget, anti-DEI bills go to Braun. What he’s signed
Monday, April 28th, 2025
via The Indianapolis Star (Indiana)IndyStar is tracking what bills moved each week through the Indiana General Assembly's 2025 legislative session. This is our final update.
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Washington lawmakers close out session, sending budgets to governor
Monday, April 28th, 2025
via The Columbian (Washington)This year's 105-day Washington state legislative session was in many ways a trudge.
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