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Witwer faces challenge from Shaver for Eaton County’s 76th House seat
Thursday, September 19th, 2024
via Lansing State Journal (Michigan)Angela Witwer, D-Delta Township, is seeking her fourth term for the 76th House and is challenged by Charlotte Republican and pastor Andy Shaver.
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Vivek Ramaswamy to hold town hall in Springfield tonight
Thursday, September 19th, 2024
via Enquirer (Ohio)The event, open to the public, is taking place in the industrial Ohio town at the center of the nation's immigration debate and presidential race.
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Huntington Beach Sues State Over New Law Requiring Schools to Hide a Child’s Gender Transition from Parents
Thursday, September 19th, 2024
via California Globe (California)A new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in July that prohibits schools from notifying parents if their child is 'gender confused' or 'transitioning' to the opposite sex, was legally challenged with…
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Saying parents have ‘right to know,’ Huntington Beach sues to block state law on trans student privacy
Thursday, September 19th, 2024
via Los Angeles Times (California)Huntington Beach, saying parents have a 'right to know,' seeks to block a state law shielding teachers from having to disclose students' gender identity.
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Q&A: Meet South Dakota’s first state public defender
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
via Mitchell Republic (South Dakota)Christopher Miles will lead team of attorneys in criminal appeals from indigent defendants
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Despite legal precedent, Muskego schools remove gender identity from discrimination policy
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Wisconsin)A Muskego parent contacted Public Investigator with concerns about the legality of the school board's decision and its effect on transgender students.
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Paid political letter:The Other Mothers
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
via Grand Forks Herald (North Dakota)Ideas and opinions in this letter are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the stance of this paper. The author of this letter has paid for its placement.
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Statehouse candidates discuss how to invest in local economy
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
via Daily Inter Lake (Montana)Legislative hopefuls on Tuesday made their pitches for the best ways the state can reinvest in communities, including decreasing taxes, supporting tourism and addressing workforce needs.
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Amid calls for his resignation Harford superintendent says he’s focused on ‘improving’
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
via The Baltimore Sun (Maryland)Amid calls for his resignation following the fatal Joppatown High shooting, Harford schools superintendent Bulson said his focus is on keeping the school community safe.
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Florida Gets ‘Top Grades’ On Education Freedom
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
via Florida Daily (Florida)The Heritage Foundation released its top states for the Education Freedom Report Card. For the third straight year, Florida ranked first overall. The state received top marks on prioritizing freedom…
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Federal Title IX lawsuit touches Little Compton
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
via East Bay Newspapers (Rhode Island)'I unequivocally support protections for all students and believe that everyone should feel safe attending their public schools.' — …
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Ardon Creek Winery to hold final “Music in the Vineyard” event prior to closure
Monday, September 16th, 2024
via Quad-City Times (Illinois)The staff at Ardon Creek is inviting the community to join them for their final 'Music in the Vineyard" on Friday, Sept. 20.
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Religious stories in materials draw blowback at state education board meeting
Monday, September 16th, 2024
via Austin American-Statesman (Texas)The State Board of Education heard eight hours of public feedback, largely on the Christian content in state-developed classroom materials.
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How parents are talking — or not talking — to kids about the election
Monday, September 16th, 2024
via The Washington Post (Kentucky)Election Day will shape their future. But how much does America's youngest generation really need to know?
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Indy Education: Vegas-based law firm standing up for students with special needs
Monday, September 16th, 2024
via The Nevada Independent (Nevada)In this week's edition of the Indy Education newsletter, learn about a Vegas-based law firm helping families navigate special education.
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Legal flub keeps Libertarians off the ballot in Iowa
Sunday, September 15th, 2024
via The Gazette (Iowa)Technicalities can have significant consequences
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Everything you need to know about the TEA’s bible-forward lesson plans
Friday, September 13th, 2024
via Houston Chronicle (Texas)Everything you need to know about the Texas Education Agency's bible-infused reading curriculum going before the board of education in November.
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Is Disney World moving to Nashville? No, here’s how the crazy rumor got started
Friday, September 13th, 2024
via Tennessean (Tennessee)Earlier this month, a false report claimed that the theme park giant was moving to Nashville. Here's how the rumors began circulating online.
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Coalition maintains undocumented kids have a right to attend public schools
Friday, September 13th, 2024
via The Daily Gazette (New York)Chalkbeat reports on a campaign working to counteract anti-immigrant rhetoric and conservative policy proposals seeking to limit the educational rights of undocumented children.
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