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Pennsylvania School Board Reinstates Gay Author’s Speech Amid Backlash
Thursday, April 25th, 2024
via The New York TimesThe Cumberland Valley School Board reversed its decision to cancel Maulik Pancholy's speech at a middle school next month after many community members said the actor had been discriminated against because of his sexuality.
School Board – General, Book Bans
New Nutrition Guidelines Put Less Sugar and Salt on the Menu for School Meals
Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
via The New York TimesThe Agriculture Department finalized a new rule to bring the meals more in line with federal dietary standards.
Book Bans
Tennessee Passes Bill to Allow Teachers to Carry Concealed Handguns
Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
via The New York TimesSchool Safety
Tennessee Parents Question Whether Teachers Should Carry Guns
Thursday, April 25th, 2024
via The New York TimesSchool Safety
Tennessee passes bill to allow armed teachers in public schools
Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
via The Associated PressTennessee Republican lawmakers have passed a bill that would let some teachers and staff carry concealed handguns on public school grounds. If Republican Gov.
School Safety
The number of Americans who ‘love’ Trump
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024
via The Washington PostA deep dive on this actually quite relevant question. (Spoiler: It's a fraction of 200 million.)
Parents
Tennessee governor signs bills to allow armed teachers nearly a year after deadly Nashville shooting
Saturday, April 27th, 2024
via The Associated PressSchool Safety
Planet Fitness bomb threats come after anti-trans posts
Sunday, April 28th, 2024
via The Washington PostMore than 50 Planet Fitness locations have been evacuated because of bomb threats in recent weeks after online criticism from an anti-trans activist.
LGBTQ+
His Book Was Repeatedly Banned. Fighting For It Shaped His Life.
Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
via The New York Times"The Chocolate War," published 50 years ago, became one of the country's most challenged books. Its author, Robert Cormier, spent years fighting attempts to ban it - like many authors today.
Book Bans
St. Louis school district will pay families to drive kids to school amid bus driver shortage
Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
via The Associated PressSt. Louis' school district is offering to pay some families to drive their kids to school as part of an effort to offset a shortage of bus drivers. The St.
School Safety
Analysis | A former Trump official deploys DEI alarmism against … taxing the rich
Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
via The Washington PostLike his former boss, Larry Kudlow uses fears of anti-White discrimination for his own purposes.
Racism
Loudoun County sheriff proposes police in elementary schools
Friday, May 3rd, 2024
via The Washington PostLoudoun County's sheriff is renewing a push to add school resource officers to its elementary schools.
School Safety
A Fresh Approach to a Crisis
Monday, May 6th, 2024
via The New York TimesA group of researchers posited another explanation for the youth mental health crisis: Too much discussion.
Social Emotional Learning
Columbia University cancels main commencement after weeks of protests
Monday, May 6th, 2024
via The Washington PostThe announcement marked the latest disruption at a school roiled by weeks of pro-Palestinian protests and a police response that led to dozens of arrests.
School Safety
House Republicans to Examine K-12 Schools in Latest Antisemitism Hearing
Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
via The New York TimesSchool Board – General
Perspective | No, the answer to rising antisemitism in schools isn’t punishment
Thursday, May 9th, 2024
via The Washington PostWhile congressional hearings are trying to turn antisemitism into a wedge issue, educators are giving them the answers they don't want to hear - education.
Book Bans
Moms for Liberty targets presidential swing state voters
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024
via The Associated PressParent Involvement, School Board – General
Akron Shooting Leaves 1 Dead and 24 Wounded, Police Say
Sunday, June 2nd, 2024
via The New York TimesDetails about what led up to the shooting in Akron, Ohio, were unclear. At least two of those wounded were in critical condition, officials said.
School Safety
Unusual mix of possible candidates line up for Chicago’s first school board elections this fall
Sunday, June 2nd, 2024
via The Associated PressSchool Board – General