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Colorado House District 60: Green vs. Luck
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
via The Gazette (Colorado)Kathryn 'Kathy' Green of Florence was a 'placeholder' candidate in the 2022 election, waiting for another Democrat to come forward so she could bow out of the race. No one
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SC’s book ban regulation is in effect. School librarians are caught in the crossfire.
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
via The Post and Courier (South Carolina)Amid the implementation of South Carolina book ban regulations, librarians share how they navigate what they called an effort to de-professionalize their jobs.
Racism, School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement
Live free and don’t hate: It’s time to stop the rise of hate groups in New Hampshire • New Hampshire Bulletin
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
via The New Hampshire Bulletin (New Hampshire)We should question hate-filled speeches and ads that target vulnerable groups and reject incitements to violence.
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Vance speaks at conservative mothers’ town hall event in Montgomery County • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
via Pennsylvania Capital-Star (Pennsylvania)Vance's appearance at the town hall meeting was the Trump campaign's second town hall meeting in the wealthy suburban Philadelphia county in as many days.
School Board – General, Parent Involvement
Michele Reneau wants to uphold conservative values in Tennessee House
Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
via Chattanooga Times Free Press (Tennessee)Michele Reneau says Tennessee is a bastion of conservatism. She is running for the Tennessee House of Representatives to keep it that way.
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2024 Election: The races that could decide school choice in Texas
Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
via FOX 7 Austin (Texas)Different versions of school choice bills have recently been blocked by Texas Democrats and rural Republicans. November's election could be an indicator of what to expect in Austin come January.
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In Montana’s Race for House District 6, Two Health Care Workers Appeal to Voters from Opposite Sides of the Political Divide
Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
via Flathead Beacon (Montana)In August 2021, when the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) issued an emergency rule promoting parental rights as the final authority on masking mandates in schools, the agency cited 'a number of scientific studies' indicating that universal mask use among children can adversely affect their health and development. In response, the […]
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Book bans decrease in Florida schools
Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement
Where Noblesville School Board candidates stand on teacher retention, other issues
Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
via The Indianapolis Star (Indiana)Four of six Noblesville school board candidates responded to questions on teacher retention, CTE classes, Moms for Liberty and other topics
School Board – General, Parent Involvement
NC’s race for superintendent of public instruction is a defining contest this year. Here’s why.
Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
via StarNews (North Carolina)It's a race consumed by numerous controversial takes and two candidates with very different outlooks on education.
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Uniting to battle ‘conspiracy theories’. Democrat, Independent and Republican running on same ticket for Mesa school board
Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
via 12News (Arizona)Three Mesa parents, representing three different political parties, are running on a 'pro-public school' political ticket.
Racism, School Board – General, Parent Involvement
Decision 2024: Chariho School Committee incumbents face tight race with challengers
Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
via The Westerly Sun (Rhode Island)RICHMOND — There are many ways for voters to view the race for open seats on the School Committee.
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A male Wake teacher wore a tutu for Spirit Week last year. Why critics are now upset
Monday, October 14th, 2024
via The News & Observer (North Carolina)'I have found that (the teacher's) dress complies with policy and does not distract from the work that is done in the classroom and is in accordance with health and safety standards.'
School Board – General, Parent Involvement
Meet the candidates for Texas House District 93 in the Nov. 5 general election
Monday, October 14th, 2024
via Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Texas)Here's what they said in our candidate questionnaire.
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Candidates vie for State Board of Education seats in 2 districts
Monday, October 14th, 2024
via Las Vegas Review-Journal (Nevada)Tricia Braxton, Tim Underwood, René Cantú and Danielle Ford are competing for seats on the Nevada State Board of Education.
School Board – General, Parent Involvement, Social Emotional Learning
Florida schools to clean up to get ready for return after Milton
Monday, October 14th, 2024
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
School Board – General, Parent Involvement
2024 Tennessee Senate and House candidates in Knox County: Meet the candidates
Monday, October 14th, 2024
via Knoxville News Sentinel (Tennessee)State Sen. Becky Massey faces Domonica Bryan and all the Tennessee House candidates are up for reelection. Here are their stances.
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How Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s education policy could shape Ohio schools • Ohio Capital Journal
Monday, October 14th, 2024
via Ohio Capital Journal (Ohio)Ohio education experts say some of Donald Trump's education policies are in line with what's already happening in Ohio in terms of universal school vouchers, while Kamala Harris has spoken out against…
Book Bans, Parent Involvement
Here’s where Harris and Trump stand on education policy, student loans, child care costs
Monday, October 14th, 2024
via NorthJersey (New Jersey)Both campaigns have talked about making college more affordable. Trump wants school choice. He has said he would shut the U.S. Education Department.
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