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Chen places first in Berea Rotary Four-Way Speech contest: Around The Town

Friday, April 12th, 2024

via Cleveland.com (Ohio)

Berea-Midpark sophomore Elizabeth Chen placed first in last year's Rotary contest. She went on to win the District Four-Way Speech competition in 2023.

Racism

The Stroller, April 12, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Friday, April 12th, 2024

via TribLive (Pennsylvania)

Publicize your non-profit's community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood…

Racism

Bill to Prohibit Public Libraries From Banning Books Passes Assembly Committee

Thursday, April 11th, 2024

via California Globe (California)

A bill that would prohibit public libraries from banning books or other materials because of topic or content passed the Assembly Education Committee in a 5-1 vote with 1 abstention on Wednesday.…

Racism, Book Bans

Column: California’s transgender sanctuary law survives a challenge as judge ridicules plaintiff’s claims

Thursday, April 11th, 2024

via Los Angeles Times (California)

California gives sanctuary to kids seeking gender-affirming care and their families. A judge has upheld the law against an attack by a right-wing church.

Racism

2024 U.S. Senate election: Utah Republicans stoke fringe ideas at Eagle Forum debate

Thursday, April 11th, 2024

via The Salt Lake Tribune (Utah)

Utah Republicans running to replace Mitt Romney in the U.S. Senate discussed fridge political beliefs during a debate hosted by the Utah Eagle Forum on Wednesday.

Racism, School Board – General

Conway School Board clamps down on teachers with new policies on media interviews, use of school technology

Wednesday, April 10th, 2024

via Arkansas Times (Arkansas)

The Conway School Board puts new limits on staff communication.

Racism, School Board – General

Most aren’t registered to vote despite Texas law requiring voter registration in high school

Wednesday, April 10th, 2024

via Austin American-Statesman (Texas)

Just under 40% of Texans ages 18 to 24 were registered to vote in November 2022, marking the biggest decline in voter registration compared to previous midterm election in 2018.

Racism

Moore Capito, candidate for governor, releases ‘A+ for Education’ policy goals

Wednesday, April 10th, 2024

via WV MetroNews (West Virginia)

Gubernatorial candidate Moore Capito today rolled out an education plan that he says his administration would implement. 'The most pressing issue that we have, moral and economic in the state of West…

Racism

How Black port commissioners are handling racist rhetoric after Key Bridge collapse

Tuesday, April 9th, 2024

via The Baltimore Banner (Maryland)

The devastating collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge prompted racist falsehoods to spread like wildfire online. Maryland Port Commissioner Karenthia Barber found herself in the crosshairs of a far…

Racism

Dobson attacks Brewbaker’s legislative record during Alabama GOP congressional debate

Monday, April 8th, 2024

via al.com (Alabama)

The Republicans running for the 2nd congressional district seat during the April 16 GOP runoff had a pre-taped debate last week in Mobile. It was broadcast on Monday.

Racism

TPS embezzlement case: District recoups about two-thirds of funds

Monday, April 8th, 2024

via Tulsa World (Oklahoma)

Tulsa Public Schools has gotten back about $305,000 lost to alleged embezzlement and misappropriation by a former senior administrator, according to records obtained by the Tulsa World.

Racism

St. Louis-area school races: Money, turnout and a rejection of ‘partisan politics’

Sunday, April 7th, 2024

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Missouri)

The election results followed a national backlash against school boards that have tilted conservative in recent years.

School Board – General, Racism

‘You have to grow into it:’ Joe Lombardo’s rise from beat cop to governor

Sunday, April 7th, 2024

via The Nevada Independent (Nevada)

Read current Nevada news from The Nevada Independent: ‘You have to grow into it' - Joe Lombardo's rise from beat cop to governor. Read more >>

Racism

Federal judge presiding over LEARNS Act lawsuit says family won’t file for school voucher this year

Friday, April 5th, 2024

via Arkansas Democrat Gazette (Arkansas)

The federal judge tasked with presiding over the LEARNS Act lawsuit has updated the disclosure he made last week that his family plans to file for a school voucher created by the act, saying the…

Racism

PA Congressional Primary Preview: PA-07

Friday, April 5th, 2024

via PoliticsPA (Pennsylvania)

Our countdown to the April 23 primary continues with a look at the GOP candidates in PA-07

Racism

Arab American community in Chicago says data from new racial category could help address disparities

Friday, April 5th, 2024

via Chicago Sun-Times (Illinois)

The federal change to how Arab Americans will be identified in future census surveys comes after Illinois passed a law that added Middle Eastern or North African as a distinct racial category.

Racism

Column: York school board majority suppresses public criticism

Thursday, April 4th, 2024

via The Virginian-Pilot (Virginia)

A majority on the York County School Board is suppressing public opinion about its recent decisions, journalist Jim Spencer writes in a guest column.

School Board – General, Racism

Group’s vow to ‘dismantle white supremacy culture’ raises concern for some on NC board

Thursday, April 4th, 2024

via The Charlotte Observer (North Carolina)

KIPP North Carolina says it won't train teachers in Critical Race Theory. But Republican members of the State Board of Education oppose KIPP's program application.

Racism

The governor candidate you haven’t heard of: How Jamie Reitenour qualified for the ballot

Thursday, April 4th, 2024

via The Herald-Times (Indiana)

Jamie Reitenour is behind in the polls and in fundraising, but she says she was called by God to win.

Racism, Parent Involvement, School Board – General