School Board Spotlight

Ohio governor and elected education leaders both say they’re in charge

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

via The Washington Post

Republican state lawmakers in Ohio want Gov. Mike DeWine (R) to have complete control over the state's education board.

School Board – General

Judy Blume, James Patterson and other authors are helping PEN America open Florida office

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

via The Associated Press

Judy Blume, James Patterson and Michael Connelly are among 24 prominent writers who have raised more than $3 million to help PEN America open a center in Miami and expand it efforts to counter Florida's surge in book bannings in recent years.

Book Bans

Partnership for Petersburg is Youngkin’s signature initiative. What …

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

via The Washington Post

The Republican governor began his most unusual initiative in August 2022, an effort to aid the majority-Black and heavily Democratic city of Petersburg.

Racism

Judge rejects Loudoun school board member’s disability …

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023

via The Washington Post

A judge dismissed a lawsuit brought against the Loudoun County School Board by a board member alleging discrimination.

School Board – General

Transcript: Election 2024: The Candidates with Former Vice …

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023

via The Washington Post

Transcript: Election 2024: The Candidates with Former Vice President Mike Pence

Racism

San Francisco remembers Dianne Feinstein and her legacy there …

Sunday, October 1st, 2023

via The Washington Post

Traces of the former mayor and longtime U.S. senator abound, as do residents' memories of her. 'She gave a lot to the city,' one says.

School Board – General

Virginia ex-superintendent convicted of misdemeanor in firing of teacher

Saturday, September 30th, 2023

via The Associated Press

A Virginia jury has found a former Virginia schools superintendent guilty of a misdemeanor charge in connection with what prosecutors said was the retaliatory firing of a school teacher.

School Board – General

Division over abortion roils 2024 GOP presidential field

Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

via The Washington Post

The party scrambles to unify on an issue that became a major obstacle for GOP candidates in last year's midterm elections.

Parents

Heat, High Water, Hurricanes: Schools Are Not Ready for Climate Change

Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

via The New York Times

A storm can last a day. But the disruption to learning can last years. As natural disasters become more common, school districts are grappling with how to adapt.

Book Bans

In an Expensive City, Who Should Get Free Preschool?

Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

via The New York Times

Cutbacks in free preschool for 3-year-olds in New York City raise a question: As even middle-class families struggle to get by, should everyone have access to the program?

Book Bans