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What it will mean for CCSD board if 2 former Moms for Liberty members are elected?
Thursday, November 7th, 2024
via Las Vegas Review-Journal (Nevada)2 candidates with ties to Moms for Liberty are leading in their CCSD school board races
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Trump won the presidency. What does that mean for education? • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Thursday, November 7th, 2024
via Pennsylvania Capital-Star (Pennsylvania)WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's return to the presidency could set the stage for sweeping changes in U.S. education policy. Throughout his campaign, Trump has vowed to 'save American education,' with a…
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Moms for Liberty-linked candidates win in school board races
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
via The Nevada Independent (Nevada)Two candidates with ties to Moms for Liberty, a conservative group that has advocated for book bans and against policies that accommodate LGBTQ+ students, won their races on the Clark County School…
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New faces coming to Clark County School Board
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
via Las Vegas Review-Journal (Nevada)The Clark County School Board will have at least three fresh faces come January, with the possibility of four if the current president is not re-elected.
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Nevada releases initial results from State Board of Education election
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
via Las Vegas Review-Journal (Nevada)State Board of Education election results
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Presidential outcomes and nonpartisan voters: The top 13 things to watch on Election Day in Nevada
Monday, November 4th, 2024
via The Nevada Independent (Nevada)Trump or Harris? How do nonpartisans break? The Nevada Independent breaks down the most compelling storylines we're following on decision day.
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Conservative parental rights group targets Bay Area school board elections
Monday, November 4th, 2024
via The Mercury News (California)Since Moms for Liberty emerged in 2021 in response to COVID-19 policies, the organization has grown in size and influence with more than 130,000 members across 48 states.
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California parents’ rights activists say movement is growing, despite political setbacks
Thursday, October 31st, 2024
via The Sacramento Bee (California)Without school COVID issues, has the political power of California parents' rights movement waned?
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Election battles over schools boards intensify as teachers, conservatives vie for influence
Thursday, October 31st, 2024
via San Francisco Chronicle (California)California teachers unions and conservative groups have intensified efforts to get their favored candidates elected to district school boards on Nov. 5.
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Opponents use parental rights and anti-trans messages to fight abortion ballot measures
Thursday, October 31st, 2024
via The Associated Press (Nevada)As voters in nine states determine whether to enshrine abortion rights in their state constitutions, opponents are using parental rights and anti-transgender messages to try to undermine support for the ballot proposals.
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Clark County School Board appoints temporary District B representative
Wednesday, October 30th, 2024
via Las Vegas Review-Journal (Nevada)CCSD has new trustee for District B
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Candidates apply for temporary CCSD school board seat, after trustee resignation
Monday, October 28th, 2024
via Las Vegas Review-Journal (Nevada)Candidates apply for temporary District B seat on school board, which was formerly held by Katie Williams
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Trump hosts rally at MSG: Guest speakers, street closures, and more
Sunday, October 27th, 2024
via FOX 29 News Philadelphia (Pennsylvania)Former President Donald Trump hosted a hometown rally at Madison Square Garden Sunday, just nine days before Election Day. Here's everything you need to know.
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Interviews slated for 10 applicants looking to fill vacant seat on Clark County school board
Thursday, October 24th, 2024
via Las Vegas Sun (Nevada)The person selected to represent CCSD's District B would be in place for the two months left in former board member Katie Williams' term. Williams resigned in September after the Clark County district…
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Alabama Moms for Liberty event warns of ‘attack on religious liberty’ and immigrant ‘slaves’
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
via al (Alabama)Panelists included Attorney General Steve Marshall, U.S. House Rep. Barry Moore, and State House Rep. Susan Dubose.
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CARROLL SCHOOL BOARD Candidates differ in ideas about career and tech education
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
via The Baltimore Sun (Maryland)School board candidates discuss Carroll County Career and Technology Center policies
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Concerns over housing and high electric bills fuel 39th District House race
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
via The Day (Connecticut)An incumbent state legislator and a former city mayoral candidate, both who cite housing and high electric bills as their priorities, are battling to represent New London's 39th District this fall. De...
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What are Sacramento school board candidates’ campaign priorities? Here are the top three
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
via The Sacramento Bee (California)The Sacramento Bee analyzed Voter Guide answers and the campaign websites of the school board candidates for the most common priorities listed.
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Take two: Democrat Sarah Henry takes on Republican David Smith again
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
via Orlando Sentinel (Florida)Smith, a Republican, is seeking a fourth term in a district that now has more registered Democrats. Henry, a Democrat, is trying to unseat the well-funded incumbent.
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